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Temporary Marine Service Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Service Team Leader Your role and responsibilities The Marine Field Service Engineer (FSE) plans and executes, with minimal professional guidance, complex technical field assignments involving the ...

Field Service Manager Field Service Engineer, Propulsion (Miramar, FL) Field Service Engineer ... Requires 2 years of experience working in the marine service industry. * Must also have 2 years of ...

The Service Engineer role for the Maretron and Octoplex Jupiter Facility is primarily responsible ... Marine industry experience preferred * Strong computer, networking, and system-based ...

The Service Engineer role for the Maretron and Octoplex Jupiter Facility is primarily responsible ... Marine industry experience preferred * Strong computer, networking, and system-based ...

Field Service Manager __ Field Service Engineer, Propulsion (Miramar, FL) Field Service Engineer ... Requires 2 years of experience working in the marine service industry. * Must also have 2 years of ...

Field Service Engineer

Houston, TX · Remote

$40 - $50/hr

Field Service Engineer - Marine Diesel Engines Location: Houston, TX Compensation: $40.00 - $50.00 / Hourly Benefits: medical, dental, vision, PTO Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Field Service Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Field Service Engineer - Marine Diesel Engines Location: Houston, TX Compensation: $40.00 - $50.00 / Hourly Benefits: medical, dental, vision, PTO Must be authorized to work in the United States.

SERVICE TECHNICIAN I

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

In the 1980s, Willard Marine expanded its focus from recreational and commercial use to include ... With over 50 years of design, engineering and manufacturing experience, repeat customers include ...

Field Service Engineer

Houston, TX · Remote

$40 - $50/hr

Field Service Engineer - Marine Diesel Engines Location: Houston, TX Compensation: $40.00 - $50.00 / Hourly Benefits: medical, dental, vision, PTO Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Field Service Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Field Service Engineer - Marine Diesel Engines Location: Houston, TX Compensation: $40.00 - $50.00 / Hourly Benefits: medical, dental, vision, PTO Must be authorized to work in the United States.

SERVICE TECHNICIAN I

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

In the 1980s, Willard Marine expanded its focus from recreational and commercial use to include ... With over 50 years of design, engineering and manufacturing experience, repeat customers include ...

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How much do temporary marine service engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary marine service 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 the difference between Temporary Marine Service Engineer vs Marine Technician?

AspectTemporary Marine Service EngineerMarine Technician
CredentialsCertifications in marine engineering, relevant technical licensesTechnical certifications, marine equipment training
Work EnvironmentOnboard ships, offshore platforms, repair yardsShipyards, maintenance facilities, onboard vessels
Employer & IndustryShipping companies, offshore oil & gas, marine service providersShipowners, maintenance companies, marine equipment suppliers

Both roles involve technical skills related to marine systems, but a Temporary Marine Service Engineer typically has broader responsibilities, including troubleshooting and system repairs onboard ships or offshore platforms, often requiring certifications in marine engineering. Marine Technicians focus more on maintenance and repair of marine equipment, usually within shipyards or maintenance facilities. The main difference lies in scope and work setting, with the engineer role often being more supervisory and project-oriented.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Marine Service Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,286 per year, or $42.9 per hour.
Marine Field Service Engineer (Power)

Marine Field Service Engineer (Power)

ABB

Miramar, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago


ABB Group rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 76 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

82nd of 433 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

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:
Service Team Leader
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 #LI-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 Ability™ Marine software solutions and ABB Ability™ 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.

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Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

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Company size

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Headquarters location

Cary, NC, US