First Assistant Engineer - Training Ship Golden Bear

California State University Maritime Academy; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The First Assistant Engineer at CSU Maritime Academy in Vallejo, CA works under the Chief Engineer to maintain and repair training ship engineering systems and spaces, and to assist in supervising staff, students, and student workers.

Required are a USCG First Assistant Engineer or Chief Engineer license, STCW endorsement, and a bachelor’s degree in marine or mechanical engineering, with strong communication and time management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

• USCG First Assistant Engineer or Chief Engineer’s license required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities with diverse teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and upkeep of training ship engineering equipment and spaces.
• Assist in supervision of training ship staff, students, and student workers.
• Coordinate with ship crew to ensure safety, compliance and efficient operations.

Skills

USCG First/Chief Eng License

Communication & teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marine/Mechanical Eng or related field

STCW Endorsement

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Engineer, the First Assistant Engineer is responsible for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the training ship engineering equipment and spaces, and assisting in supervision of the training ship staff, students, and student workers.

Key Qualifications

• USCG First Asst. Engineer or Chief Engineer's license
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time‑sensitive deadlines.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or Technology, or a related field; or equivalent on the job education.

Licenses, Certificates, Credentials

• USCG 1st Assistant Engineer or Chief Engineer’s License – Motor unlimited
• STCW – 95 Endorsement
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• USCG Medical Certificate
• US Passport

Salary And Benefits

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $115,000 - $140,000 annually. Cal Poly offers a best‑in‑class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. The institution complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083.