Engineer - Marine Operations

Hornblower Corp; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Group in San Francisco seeks a hands-on Marine Engineer to oversee all phases of engineering projects, from hypothesis to data-driven decisions and final implementation. You will independently fabricate parts, mentor crew, and ensure standards meet company and industry norms.

Role demands leadership, strong diesel engine repair skills, and mastery of hybrid propulsion systems. You will coordinate with contractors, manage projects, and maintain logs, delivering reliable, safe vessel

Qualifications

• 2 years of industry experience required.
• Functional understanding of electricity and relevant safe industry practices.
• HAZWOPER certificate (40 hours).
• Forklift Certification.
• CPR & First Aid Certification.
• Welding, Brazing, Soldering, metal work experience.

Responsibilities

• Mastery of all duties & responsibilities of the Marine Mechanic position.
• Lead and perform all diesel engine repairs across the company and fleet.
• Ability to recommend and install new systems and novel solutions.
• Repair and replace all pilothouse electronics. Diagnose and repair vessel media systems as well.
• Serve as liaison between company and outside contractors. Work side by side to complete repairs.
• Rebuild and maintain all company pump and pump systems, alignment & coupling included.

Skills

Diesel engine repairs

Electrical troubleshooting

Hybrid propulsion systems

Project management

Mentoring

Education

HAZWOPER 40 hours certificate

Forklift Certification

CPR & First Aid Certification

Welding, Brazing, Soldering

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems . Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfrontlogisticsand management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation,ticketingand website integration services for clients in the transportation,tourismand entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’sadditionalcorporate officesresidein San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visithornblowercorp.com.

Position Summary:

The successful Engineer will be a hands-on team member at all levels of the Engineering department’s scope. Responsible for all aspects and phases of engineering projects from start to finish. Includes formulating likely hypothesis, controlling variables, designing tests, gathering data, recommending options, and seeing it through to the end. Expected to show leadership within the department and demonstrate a calm and positive reaction to all engineering challenges. Must be able to independently fabricate new parts and solutions from scratch. Checks and verifies work of team to ensure completion to company and industry standards. This position is eligible for benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mastery of all duties & responsibilities of the Marine Mechanic position.
• Able to lead and perform all diesel engine repairs across the company and fleet.
• Ability to recommend and install new systems and novel solutions.
• Repair and replace all pilothouse electronics. Diagnose and repair vessel media systems as well.
• Serves as liaison between company & outside contractors. Works side by side to complete repairs.
• Rebuild and maintain all company pump and pump systems, alignment & coupling included.
• Working knowledge of all industry standard engineering tools and techniques.
• OEM-level craftsmanship of parts and system design.
• Project management.
• Time management.
• Decision making.
• Reporting accurately and completely on project and problems.
• Mentoring Marine Mechanics on knowledge and workmanship and ensuring projects resolved quickly and smoothly.
• Mastery of all Hybrid Propulsion Systems
• Competent electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Familiarity with all department engineering needs including Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, Yard Periods, Special Projects, etc.
• Interprets Laboratory test data, reports summarized results or issues to management.
• Ensure completion of all logs and tasks in a reliable and accurate manner.
• Learns new skills and information as needed to problem solve. Seeks guidance or assistance when necessary.
• Organizes workload in a reliable & effective manner.
• Maintains tools & workspace in a clean and operational state. Performs maintenance on tools when applicable.
• Mastery of pipe, pipefitting, and fluid control systems.
• Ensures all engineering systems stay on or ahead of best practices maintenance schedules.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 2 years of Industry Experience.
• Functional understanding of electricity and the relevant safe industry practices for working around it.
• HAZWOPER certificate (40 hours)
• Forklift Certification
• CPR & First Aid Certification
• Welding, Brazing, Soldering, metal work experience.

The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.