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Under guidance from Senior Mooring Engineer or Lead Mooring Engineer as appropriate, the Mooring Engineer Level II provides engineering skills to projects, tendering activities, engineering studies ...

Mooring line configurations * Procedural story board drawings * Fabrication and as-built drawings * Ensure drawings comply with project specifications, company standards, and applicable codes and ...

Harbormaster PT

Portsmouth, VA ยท On-site

$34.02 - $43.79/hr

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Waterway & Mooring Management The Harbormaster manages mooring assignments, vessel registration, and anchorage compliance; maintains accurate maps and public records; and ...

Harbormaster PT

Portsmouth, VA ยท On-site

$34.02 - $43.79/hr

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Waterway & Mooring Management The Harbormaster manages mooring assignments, vessel registration, and anchorage compliance; maintains accurate maps and public records; and ...

Oversee installation, inspection, and maintenance of buoys, anchors, chains, and mooring systems * Operate marine equipment such as cranes, winches, hoists, rigging systems, and support vessels as ...

Handle mooring and tow lines during docking, undocking, and towing operations. * Secure vessels in accordance with safety protocols. * Assist in making up and breaking tows. Vessel Maintenance ...

Launch Operator

Larchmont, NY ยท On-site

$25 - $30/hr

The marina and mooring field are central to the Club's waterfront experience. Throughout the season, members rely on the launch service for safe, efficient transportation between the docks, moorings ...

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How much do mooring jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for mooring in the United States is $46.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.14 and $50.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Mooring job?

A Mooring job involves securing ships to docks, buoys, or piers using ropes, chains, and other equipment to ensure stability and safety. Workers in this role handle docking and undocking procedures, maintain mooring lines, and inspect equipment for wear or damage. This job is essential for port operations, preventing vessel movement due to tides, wind, or currents. Mooring professionals often work in ports, harbors, or offshore facilities and must follow strict safety protocols to prevent accidents.

What does a typical shift look like for someone working as a Mooring professional?

A typical shift for a Mooring professional usually involves coordinating vessel arrivals and departures, securing ships to docks using ropes or cables, and inspecting and maintaining mooring equipment for safety. Shifts can vary based on port schedules, including early mornings, nights, or weekends, and often require working outdoors in various weather conditions. Teamwork is crucial, as you will collaborate closely with ship crew, tug operators, and port supervisors to ensure smooth and safe operations. The work is physically demanding but offers a dynamic environment with the possibility to advance into supervisory or more specialized maritime roles over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Mooring position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mooring professional, you need practical knowledge of marine operations, good physical fitness, and experience in safely handling ropes, hawsers, and bollards, often acquired through on-the-job training or maritime qualifications. Familiarity with winches, capstans, and safety equipment is essential, and certifications such as STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping) may be required. Keen situational awareness, clear communication, and the ability to work well under pressure are valuable soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure both safe vessel docking and undocking and efficient teamwork in dynamic port or offshore environments.

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Infographic showing various Mooring job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,184 per year, or $46.2 per hour.

Project Engineer II Moorings

Subsea7

Houston, TX โ€ข On-site

Other

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Job description

What will you be doing?

Under guidance from Senior Mooring Engineer or Lead Mooring Engineer as appropriate, the Mooring Engineer Level II provides engineering skills to projects, tendering activities, engineering studies, vessels & equipment and/or offshore engineering processes required to install offshore Mooring Systems for Oil & Gas Floating Structures - Semisubmersibles, FPSOs, etc. Compliance with and delivery against project plans, relevant engineering standards and contractual obligations is required. ย The Engineer will usually work as part of a team and may also be required to provide information and engineering guidance to other functions within the business.
Provides specialist skills, integrity and knowledge in areas of mooring engineering, including design codes, legislative requirements and current good engineering practice. Aware of clients' needs; addresses design parameters and problems; develops and implements solutions.
Under limited supervision, the successful candidate would be involved in the engineering activities related to the preparation and offshore installation of anchor piles and mooring systems, including tow and hook-up of Host facility/Floating Wind Structures.
Responsible for the production of deliverables, which may include engineering support to the Drawing Office, design calculations, specifications, procedures, analyses, progress reports, bid evaluations, study reports and various 3rd-party submissions.
Under limited supervision, independently evaluates, organizes and prioritizes work.
Understands clients' needs; identifies and addresses design parameters and problems; develops and implements solutions.
Signs and issues technical documentation as originator or checker, accepting personal responsibility for its adequacy.
Ensures all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed.
Represents the Company in meetings/correspondence with Clients, Subcontractors, 3rd Parties etc., in a technical capacity.
Ensure full traceability of the technical development of the assigned scope throughout the life of the project
Actively engage in knowledge sharing, capture of Lessons Learned and application of Engineering Standards
Understand Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes and key SCM commodity strategies
Actively engage in the project risk assessment and mitigation processes
Undertake, and check others', analysis, design and engineering activities associated with subsea construction and installation.
Design and detailing in accordance with acknowledged industry Codes, Standards and Design Guides; Client Specifications and Scopes of Work.
Liaise with associated subsea related disciplines and understand the interfaces within a project
Provide engineering assistance during mobilizations and occasional periods of offshore or site working.
Support the development of project-specific procedures for the implementation of work to be carried out by onshore & offshore personnel in accordance withย 
Requirements for some local and international travel (up to 25%).
Offshore/Off-site location (within and outside the US) during project execution phases as required (up to 25%).
Ability to pass a UKOOA physical and BOSIET training

What experience would we like you to have?

Professional qualifications - Engineering Degree in Ocean Engineering/Naval Architecture, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (Demonstrable experience in a similar role will also be considered)
Relevant engineering experience (2 - 5 years) in installing mooring systems within the Oil and Gas industry and/or Offshore Renewables
Awareness of marine classification and local legislation (Essential)
Demonstrable ability to work within time/budget constraints
Presents self in a professional manner appropriate to the role
Demonstrable ability to prioritize and organize work
Identifies industry codes, standards and design guidelines.
Ability to support package engineering and management
Majority of the work would be carried out of Subsea 7's Houston office.