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The Hiring Method, LLC

Marine Civil Engineer

San Diego, CA ยท On-site +1

$101K - $182K/yr

Hybrid; remote with periodic travel to Irvine office and project sites Relocation: Relocation ... port development, and coastal protection while working closely with internal teams and external ...

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City of Novato, CA

Assistant Engineer

Novato, CA ยท On-site +1

$94K - $115K/yr

... Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 2026-17 Department: Public Works Division ... The Assistant Engineer is expected to build effective working relationships, support team ...

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As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote assistant port engineer in the United States is $88,754.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,500.00 and $104,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Assistant Port Engineer vs Remote Assistant Marine Engineer?

AspectRemote Assistant Port EngineerRemote Assistant Marine Engineer
Required CredentialsEngineering degree, maritime certificationsMarine engineering certifications, maritime licenses
Work EnvironmentPort facilities, shipping terminals, administrative officesVessels, shipyards, maritime operations
Employer & Industry UsagePorts, shipping companies, logistics firmsShipping lines, shipbuilders, maritime service providers
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Remote Assistant Port Engineers focus on port operations, infrastructure, and logistics, often working in port facilities or administrative roles. In contrast, Remote Assistant Marine Engineers specialize in vessel systems, maintenance, and onboard engineering tasks. Both roles require maritime certifications and are integral to maritime and shipping industries, but they differ in work environment and specific responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Remote Assistant Port Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 37% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 60% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,754 per year, or $42.7 per hour.

Marine Civil Engineer

The Hiring Method, LLC

San Diego, CA โ€ข On-site, Remote

$101K - $182K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

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Job description

Location: Southern California (Orange County to San Diego preferred; remote within Southern California considered)

Work Setting: Hybrid; remote with periodic travel to Irvine office and project sites

Relocation: Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Base Salary: $101,000 โ€“ $182,000 depending on experience

Bonus: Annual bonus eligibility

Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and comprehensive employer benefits package


Position Summary

The Waterfront Engineer is a high-impact engineering role focused on the planning, design, and delivery of complex marine civil and waterfront infrastructure projects across Southern California. This position supports a growing regional practice and plays a key role in expanding capabilities in ports, coastal engineering, and environmental waterfront projects.

This role blends technical design, project management, and client engagement. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary projects involving dredging, shoreline stabilization, port development, and coastal protection while working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders. This is an opportunity for a senior engineer to step into a visible role with the potential to grow into managing or principal-level leadership over time.


What Youโ€™ll Do

  • Lead planning, design, and execution of waterfront and marine civil engineering projects
  • Develop concept designs, alternatives analyses, and basis of design documentation
  • Prepare construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates
  • Support projects involving ports, harbors, shipyards, piers, wharves, bulkheads, and seawalls
  • Contribute to dredging, sediment remediation, shoreline stabilization, and coastal protection efforts
  • Solve complex engineering challenges with practical, value-driven solutions
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects (typically 5โ€“10 at a time)
  • Oversee project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants
  • Ensure quality control and adherence to engineering and company standards
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients including ports, municipalities, developers, and industrial stakeholders
  • Support proposal development and business development initiatives
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development


What You Bring

  • Bachelorโ€™s or Masterโ€™s degree in Civil, Environmental, Coastal, or related engineering field
  • 10โ€“15 years of relevant engineering experience
  • Experience in waterfront, marine civil, or coastal engineering projects
  • Strong understanding of construction implementation and design processes
  • Proven project management experience including scopes, budgets, and schedules
  • Strong communication skills and client-facing experience
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities across technical and project responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within one year
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design tools
  • Experience with dredging, remediation, or environmental waterfront projects
  • Background in structural or coastal engineering applied to marine environments
  • Interest or experience in business development

What You Get

  • Competitive base salary in the $130Kโ€“$161K range
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact waterfront and coastal infrastructure projects
  • Exposure to a diverse portfolio including ports, remediation, and coastal engineering work
  • Flexible hybrid work model within Southern California
  • Strong opportunity to grow into managing or principal-level leadership
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment with national support