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Prior experience as a tugboat engineer or similar marine engineering role. * Welding and fabrication skills. * Familiarity with electronic engine controls and modern monitoring systems. Physical ...

Field Service Engineer

Houston, TX · Remote

$40 - $50/hr

Field Service Engineer - Marine Diesel Engines Location: Houston, TX Compensation: $40.00 - $50.00 ... Willingness to travel extensively (50%+) including international and remote locations * Ability to ...

Field Service Engineer

Houston, TX · Remote

$40 - $50/hr

Field Service Engineer - Marine Diesel Engines Location: Houston, TX Compensation: $40.00 - $50.00 ... Willingness to travel extensively (50%+) including international and remote locations * Ability to ...

The Field Engineer will work closely with project managers, superintendents, engineers, and field ... remote-access work, and marine construction operations. This role provides significant field ...

Engineer I, Senior

Spring, TX · On-site +1

$96K - $132K/yr

The Senior Engineer I is responsible for the activities related to an assigned organizational ... remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting ...

The Marine Superintendent will work closely with the Construction Manager, Project Managers, Marine Foremen, Vessel Captains, Operators, and support staff to ensure all marine construction activities ...

Electrical Engineer

$70K - $117K/yr

General information Requisition # R69656 Locations USA-Remote Work Posting Date 07/31/2026 Security ... Experience with marine power plants, propulsion control systems, automation and control systems ...

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How much do remote marine engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote 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 remote marine engineer?

Remote marine engineers are professionals who design, maintain, and repair marine vessels or structures while working from locations away from the ship or offshore site. They leverage digital tools and remote monitoring systems to oversee operations, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide guidance to on-site crews. This role combines traditional marine engineering expertise with advanced communication technology, allowing engineers to support maritime operations from anywhere in the world. Remote marine engineers are increasingly important as the maritime industry adopts more automation and remote management solutions.

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

To thrive as a Remote Marine Engineer, you need a solid background in marine engineering principles, strong problem-solving abilities, and a relevant engineering degree or certification. Familiarity with CAD software, remote monitoring systems, and marine-specific diagnostics tools is essential. Outstanding communication, autonomy, and adaptability are crucial soft skills to effectively manage projects and coordinate with teams from a distance. These skills and qualities are important to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of marine vessels and systems, even when working remotely.

What are some common challenges faced by remote marine engineers and how can they be addressed?

Remote marine engineers often face challenges such as limited access to on-site equipment, time zone differences when collaborating with global teams, and ensuring reliable connectivity for monitoring and troubleshooting. To address these, it's important to develop strong communication skills, become proficient with remote diagnostic tools, and maintain a well-organized workflow. Proactively scheduling regular check-ins with vessel crews and leveraging digital collaboration platforms can also help bridge the gap and ensure smooth project execution.

What is the difference between Remote Marine Engineer vs Marine Technician?

AspectRemote Marine EngineerMarine Technician
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications like STCW, marine engineering licensesTechnical certifications, vocational training, on-the-job experience
Work EnvironmentDesign, planning, remote troubleshooting, office or home-basedOnboard ships, maintenance yards, or dockside facilities
Employer & IndustryShipping companies, maritime engineering firms, offshore operatorsShip operators, maintenance companies, port authorities

Remote Marine Engineers focus on designing, planning, and remotely troubleshooting marine systems, often working from an office or home. Marine Technicians are hands-on professionals who perform maintenance and repairs onboard ships or at port facilities. Both roles require technical skills, but their work environments and daily tasks differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Remote Marine Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,286 per year, or $42.9 per hour.

Marine Field Service Engineer (Power)

Abb Holdings Inc

Houston, TX • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Marine Field Service Engineer

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Field Service Manager

Your role and responsibilities

The Marine Field Service Engineer (FSE) plans and executes, with minimal professional guidance, complex technical field assignments involving the installation, modification, test, inspection or repair of company products and equipment. The FSE may also coordinate work with other groups to ensure meeting customer commitments. Since the FSE is often the one who interacts with the customer's operation people, they may also recommend measures to improve operations and customer service.

The work model for the role is: hybrid

This role is contributing to the Automation, Marine and Ports Division, in either Miramar, FL or Houston, TX. You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Travel to customer premises globally, in most cases onboard a vessel in offshore and in dry docks, for example but not limited to Drill ships, Drilling rigs, Offshore Supply Vessels, Cruise ships, Ferries, Tankers, Container ships, Etc.
  • Working independently to install, modify, test, repair, or inspect company products and equipment including, but not limited to: Power generation, distribution and control, LV and MV, expert knowledge in protection functions.
  • Remote on-call support for customer technical problems is required.
  • Troubleshooting and repairing equipment, applying personal knowledge and experience.

Our team dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role

  • Three or more years' experience preferred in marine power generation and power distribution with a focus on protection relays, circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, AVRs, communications and control of those systems.
  • Bachelor's degree, preferred but not required, in electrical engineering or another Electrical technical field.
  • Familiarity with marine/offshore work environment and procedures.
  • Experience in marine power systems
  • Must be fluent in both written and verbal English.
  • Preferred experience with ABB marine equipment.
  • Experience as a ship electrician or have experience from shipyards, understanding and interest in marine installations.
  • Must be fluent in both written and verbal English.

What's in it for you? We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their - sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

Health, Life & Disability

  • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
  • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
  • Vision benefit
  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
  • Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
  • Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
  • Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
  • Long Term Disability – 60 % of pay – Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
  • Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
  • Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
  • Employee discount program

Retirement

  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

More about us The Marine & Ports Division serves the shipping and ports industries through its extensive portfolio of integrated systems and solutions that improve the flexibility, reliability and energy efficiency of vessels and container terminals.

By coupling power, propulsion, automation, marine software and services that ensure maximum vessel uptime, the Division is well positioned to help the marine industry to achieve its decarbonization targets while improving the profitability and sustainability of our customers' business throughout the entire lifecycle of vessels.

With ABB AbilityTM Marine software solutions and ABB AbilityTM Collaborative Operations Centers around the world, shipowners and operators can run their fleets at lower fuel and maintenance costs, while improving crew, passenger and cargo safety as well as overall productivity of their operations. Further, the Division delivers automation, electrical systems and digital solutions for container and bulk cargo handling, from ship to gate.

These solutions help terminal operators meet the challenge of larger ships, taller cranes and bigger volumes per call, and make terminal operations safer, greener and more productive.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.