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New York State

Plant Utilities Assistant

Elmira, NY

$42K - $52K/yr

Either 1. Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration ... S. Coast Guard OR possession of a certificate as a Marine Engineer issued by the U.S Coast Guard;

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Plant Utilities Engineer 1

Schenectady, NY · On-site

$56K - $68K/yr

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  • Life

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LinkedIn: #LI-SS1 Minimum Qualifications Either 1. Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air ... S. Merchant Marine; Or 6. Completion of a New York State Department of Labor registered ...

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New York State

Plant Utilities Engineer 1

Schenectady, NY

$56K - $68K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

LinkedIn: #LI-SS1 Minimum Qualifications Either 1. Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air ... S Merchant Marine; Or 6. Completion of a New York State Department of Labor registered ...

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New York State

Plant Utilities Assistant

Rome, NY

$42K - $52K/yr

Either 1. Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration ... S. Coast Guard OR possession of a certificate as a Marine Engineer issued by the U.S Coast Guard;

New York State

Plant Utilities Engineer 1

Syracuse, NY

$56K - $68K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Either 1. Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration ... S. Merchant Marine; Or 6. Completion of a New York State Department of Labor registered ...

New York State

Plant Utilities Engineer 1

Staten Island, NY

$60K - $72K/yr

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  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Either 1. Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration ... S Merchant Marine; Or 6. Completion of a New York State Department of Labor registered ...

Ilmor

Marine Powertrain Design Engineer

New Hudson, MI

$75K/yr

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MARINE POWERTRAIN DESIGN ENGINEER At Ilmor Engineering, innovation runs as deep as our passion for ... An exceptionally motivated recent college graduate with a Solidworks Certification and prior ...

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How much do graduate marine engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate marine engineer in the United States is $42.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.97 and $51.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a graduate marine engineer?

A Graduate Marine Engineer is an entry-level role for engineering graduates in the maritime industry. They assist senior engineers in maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting ship machinery and marine systems. Responsibilities include learning engine operations, safety procedures, and compliance with maritime regulations. This role provides hands-on experience to develop technical skills and progress toward becoming a licensed Marine Engineer.

What are the typical responsibilities and tasks for a graduate marine engineer in their first year?

As a Graduate Marine Engineer, your first year usually involves assisting senior engineers with vessel maintenance, system testing, and project documentation while learning company protocols and maritime safety practices. You may participate in routine inspections, collect and analyze data, and help troubleshoot machinery or propulsion systems under supervision. Teamwork is key, as you'll often coordinate with naval architects, electrical engineers, and operations staff during assignments. This hands-on experience is designed to develop your technical expertise and prepare you for increased responsibilities and advancement opportunities within marine engineering.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate marine engineer?

To thrive as a Graduate Marine Engineer, you need a bachelor’s degree in marine engineering or a related discipline, solid knowledge of ship systems, thermodynamics, and mechanics. Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) software, marine simulation tools, and safety regulations like SOLAS or IMO standards is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication will help you excel in project teams and collaborate with multidisciplinary departments. These competencies ensure you can contribute to the safe, efficient design, maintenance, and operation of marine vessels and systems.

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Infographic showing various Graduate Marine Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,286 per year, or $42.9 per hour.

Plant Utilities Assistant

New York State

Elmira, NY

$42K - $52K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

New York State rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 186 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 50 rated states

Job description

Duties Description Operates facility boilers, pumps and all related equipment. Performs preventative maintenance and completes all work orders under direct supervision of the Plant Utilities Engineers. Maintains all tools and equipment necessary for tasks and properly logs plant readings.

Duties to be discussed in detail during interview. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).* PLANT UTILITIES ASSISTANT/SG-9 (TC: 7520010) Minimum Qualifications for taking the Open Competitive Examination: Either 1. Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S

Air Force; Or 2. Must have been an enlisted machinery technician (MK) with the U.S. Coast Guard OR possession of a certificate as a Marine Engineer issued by the U.S

Coast Guard; Or 3. Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army; Or 4

Must have been an enlisted gas turbine systems technician, submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control, utilities man, machinist mate, or engineman with the U.S. Navy; Or 5. Must have a Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD) and have been a qualified member of the engine department (QMED) as an oiler, fireman/water tender, refrigerating engineer or engineman with the U.S

Merchant Marine; Or 6. Completion of a New York State Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program for stationary engineers, plant maintenance (plumber/steamfitter), HVAC Mechanic or plant maintenance (refrigeration/AC) (See Note #1); Or 7. Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License; Or 8.

A bachelor's degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering; Or 9. An associate's degree in HVAC; Or 10. One year of full-time hands on experience in the maintenance and operation of commercial, industrial, institutional facility, computer applications of digital energy platforms and building analytics and/or performing diagnosis, repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment; Or 11.

One year of full-time hands on experience in a residential setting performing diagnosis, operation, maintenance repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment; Or 12. Completion of an HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program (440 hours) OR completion of an approved certificate in HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, boiler operations and maintenance, or plumbing from an accredited technical school or technology college (See Note #2); *For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination.

Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Additional Comments Shift/Day schedule to be discussed during interview.

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