Third Assistant Engineer Diesel

The duties of Third Engineer aboard the USACE Dredge Wheeler include:
-Serves as a 3rd Engineer aboard diesel powered seagoing hopper dredge. Re-powered in 2013 with Cat C280's Main and Dredge engines as well as new propulsion controls and monitoring system
-Stands watch and maintains a log of operations
-Conducts routine inspections of engineering spaces. Makes minor and routine repairs to equipment
-Works a 14/14 schedule and typically stands a 12hr watch that pays shift differential at 7.5% to 10% of base pay per hour
-Private stateroom, DictTV, gym with sauna and new equipment, ship phones, computers, & WiFi throughout ship

The Third Engineer position has a requirement to live aboard the Dredge Wheeler during a tour of duty, which will be 14 days on duty/14 days off duty. Normal shift is 12 hour days with shift work and 12-hour days required when needed to stand watch. Due to the working schedule on the Wheeler, it is not a requirement to live locally, but it would be advantageous to the employee to avoid travel expenses, as the Corps of Engineers does not pay transportation to and from the vessel. This position requires proof of U.S. citizenship and pre-employment physical with drug testing. The base pay scale for Third Engineer is WJ-07 (details found on USAjobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/848515600), with holiday pay, shift differential, and ample opportunity for overtime. Noncompetitive promotion to Second Engineer possible. The robust retirement, leave, and medical benefits packages can be viewed on OPM.gov.

MMC Requirement: 3rd Engineer, Unlimited HP

**This is a CIVILIAN position for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. No active duty requirement. No enlistment requirement.