Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging, land reclamation and beach nourishment services in the United States, and the only U.S. dredging company with significant international operations. With the largest and most diverse dredging fleet in the US, Great Lakes serves a wide range of customers including the US Army Corps of Engineers; state, local and foreign governments; and private companies both international and domestic. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, GLDD has more than 200 pieces of dredging plant located strategically throughout North America and in various locations throughout the world.   We are currently seeking a Port Engineer to join our team.  This position will be based from your home location but due to the nature of our business, extensive travel will be required. 

• Keep the fleet of dredges and attendant plant running safely and efficiently
• Work with the Maintenance Manager, Chief Mechanical Engineer and Division Manager to schedule and coordinate repairs to best fit operations schedule and achieve the “best value” with all repairs
• Use the NS-5 system help to develop a maintenance plan, budget and history and an accurate equipment inventory and spare parts inventory
• Ensure that the Maintenance Manager, Chief Mechanical Engineer and Division Manager are informed of the condition, necessary repairs, and damage to and from the vessels
• Maintain the fleet in accordance with the standards set by Great Lakes Dredge and Dock, and regulatory bodies as applicable, including but not limited to: ABS, USCG, US Army Corps of Engineers, etc
• Serve as a liaison between the Company and regulatory authorities, shipyards, outside repair contractors, customers, and crewmembers
• Work with the purchasing department to acquire all services and materials needed to maintain the fleet. All purchasing procedures are to be strictly adhered to
• Oversee dry-dock repairs, major repairs and modifications. Assist in writing specs and settling invoices for these repairs
• Visit dredges and job sites to work with the onboard personnel to generate and prioritize crew work lists. Oversee and evaluate crew activities to ensure safe and efficient work practices
• Submit weekly reports on repairs completed and needed, observations of equipment visited, plans for the following week and general notes on equipment. Weekly report to include budget cost, current cost and estimated completion cost of all on-going projects >$15,000
• Generate reports after major repairs, dry dockings and equipment surveys

• The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree
• 3-5 years experience working in a similar capacity preferred
• Conduct hull inspections, enter confined spaces, and survey damage to vessels (crouching, bending crawling is required)
• Lift, push or pull up to 35 lbs. of weight
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Work on dredges and barges in all types of weather conditions
• Extensive travel

• Competitive salary and bonus program.
• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting. Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants’ 401(k) accounts based on company’s annual performance.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans.

Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer