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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for msc shipping in Virginia is $19.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.16 and $21.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Professionals in MSc Shipping roles typically manage shipping operations, coordinate logistics between various ports and stakeholders, and oversee compliance with international maritime regulations. Day-to-day tasks often include monitoring cargo movement, preparing shipping documentation, and liaising with shipping agencies, port authorities, and customs officials. Additionally, you may be involved in optimizing shipping schedules, managing risk assessments, and implementing safety protocols. The work combines office-based planning with occasional site or port visits, and collaboration with global teams is a regular part of the job.

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Engineering Technician Level IV (6043)

Norfolk, VA • On-site

Gateway Ventures, Inc.
11 - 50 employees

$60 - $75K/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

GVI Inc., a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking an Engineering Technician Level IVin Norfolk, VA.
Join a Team Supporting the U.S. Maritime Mission
GVI is seeking detail-oriented and technically capable professionals to support the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Engineering Department's Technical Documentation Branch in Norfolk, Virginia.
These positions play an important role in maintaining and supporting the engineering and technical information used by MSC personnel. As part of our team, you will provide administrative, data management, engineering documentation, and technical library support while helping ensure critical technical information is accurate, organized, accessible, and effectively distributed throughout the MSC fleet.
A key component of these positions is supporting the MSC Virtual Technical Library (VTL), an electronic repository and management system containing technical manuals, engineering drawings, engineering designs, technical references, and other mission-critical documentation.
What You'll Do
Our Engineering Department support team responsibilities will include:
  • Managing engineering and technical records, including receiving, cataloging, filing, organizing, rearranging, and redistributing documentation within the available engineering library space.
  • Supporting day-to-day operations by receiving telephone calls, communicating messages by email, answering inquiries, and initiating calls as required.
  • Maintaining regulatory approval documentation from organizations including the United States Coast Guard (USCG), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and other applicable regulatory bodies. This includes retrieving engineering drawings, approval letters, certifications, and related documentation from ABS, NAVSEA, SAMM, and other authorized systems and websites.
  • Digitizing technical information by scanning and converting original engineering drawings, technical manuals, files, records, and other documentation into electronic formats
  • Maintaining and supporting the MSC SAMM Virtual Technical Library (VTL).
  • Preparing technical documents for distribution, including laminating small- and large-format drawings and other materials, as well as preparing and shipping documentation.
  • Maintaining the manufacturer technical literature library, including engineering service bulletins, technical advisories, and other manufacturer-issued documentation.
  • Supporting ship availabilities through the assembly, organization, preparation, and distribution of technical data required by engineering teams and vessels.
  • Creating and updating engineering drawings using information provided by MSC engineers and in accordance with the latest revision of the MSC Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Drawing Standard and MSC General Technical Requirements (GTRs).
  • Exporting and distributing electronic technical data from the local SAMM VTL system to vessels throughout the MSC fleet.

Position Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • 8 years' experience with maintenance management, ship operations, manufacturing plant operations, or power plant operations.
  • 5 years' experience using AutoCAD or other drafting software.
  • 3 years' experience using SAMM VTL applications

Salary: $60-$75K
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Three Saints Bay, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a team-oriented working environment and the opportunity to work with exceptional, dedicated industry professionals. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take part in exciting projects with government and commercial clients, both domestic and international.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, creed, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.