Chief Engineer / First Assistant Engineer

Integration Test Coordinator / Ship Repair Execution Lead

Location: Seattle, WA (On-Site)
Duration: Approximately 14 Months
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract

Position Overview

Flagship Management is seeking an experienced U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Chief Engineer or First Assistant Engineer to support a major U.S. Navy ship repair and modernization program in Seattle.

This is a senior waterfront leadership role responsible for coordinating the restoration, integration, and testing of complex shipboard engineering systems during a major maintenance availability. The successful candidate will work closely with production, engineering, planning, testing, subcontractors, and customer representatives to ensure engineering systems are restored, tested, and delivered safely and on schedule.

This opportunity is well suited for an experienced engineering officer looking to transition ashore or an experienced marine engineering professional with a background in naval ship repair, modernization, or fleet maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate restoration and integration of shipboard engineering systems.

• Ensure systems are available and properly sequenced for testing and commissioning.

• Work with production, engineering, planning, scheduling, and test organizations to maintain schedule performance.

• Identify system dependencies and resolve technical issues impacting testing.

• Lead system readiness reviews and support waterfront coordination meetings.

• Coordinate dock trials, machinery testing, integrated systems testing, and delivery readiness.

• Develop recovery plans and remove barriers affecting production and testing.

Qualifications

We’re particularly interested in candidates with:

• USCG Unlimited Chief Engineer License or First Assistant Engineer License

• Significant experience aboard U.S.-flag vessels or U.S. Navy ships

• Strong understanding of marine engineering systems, propulsion, electrical distribution, auxiliary machinery, HVAC, and shipboard operations

• Experience supporting ship repair, modernization, fleet maintenance, or new construction programs

• Ability to coordinate multiple technical disciplines in a fast-paced waterfront environment

Previous experience with NAVSEA, SUPSHIP, U.S. Navy surface combatants, or commercial shipyard operations is highly desirable.

Ideal Background

Candidates may currently be or have previously served as:

• Chief Engineer

• First Assistant Engineer

• Port Engineer

• Ship Superintendent

• Waterfront Engineer

• Senior Test Engineer

• Ship Repair Project Manager

• Availability Manager

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to leverage your operational engineering experience in a highly visible leadership role supporting a major U.S. Navy program. You’ll play a key role in ensuring complex engineering systems are restored, integrated, tested, and delivered safely while working alongside experienced shipyard, engineering, and government personnel.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or contact Flagship Management for a confidential discussion.