Wastewater Systems Engineer

American Cruise Lines; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

American Cruise Lines is seeking a Wastewater Systems Engineer to oversee onboard wastewater treatment and potable water systems across our US-Flag fleet. You will manage daily operations, remote monitoring, sampling, and maintenance while developing SOPs and training shipboard crews.

The role involves monthly on-site inspections, travel, and on-call response to minimize downtime, coordinating with ship engineers and the Water Fleet Manager to ensure safe, compliant water systems and regulatory

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting industrial and commercial wastewater treatment systems (fixed media, membrane bioreactor).
• Experience complying with FDA and EPA regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication (English).

Responsibilities

• Oversees operation of wastewater treatment systems.
• Operates marine wastewater systems (USCG approved).
• Coordinates sampling for regulatory compliance and troubleshooting.
• Monitors systems remotely and ensures proper operation to prevent downtime.
• Manages potable water system operation and chlorination.

Skills

Wastewater systems

Organizational skills

English communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Wastewater Systems Engineer is responsible for the technical operations of wastewater treatment systems and potable water systems onboard a Fleet of US-Flag cruise ships. The Engineer oversees day to day operations and maintenance of systems, remote monitoring, sampling, quarterly and annual maintenance. The Water Fleet Manager provides technical support to resolve problems to shipboard crew. The Engineer will assist with developing Standard Operating Procedures, operation placards, maintenance manuals and provide ongoing training. The Manager will implement SOPs related to system operation and maintenance and cleaning of equipment.

The Wastewater Systems Engineer will travel to conduct monthly on-site inspections onboard the ships and may perform maintenance and provide training to the shipboard crew. The Engineer provides immediate response for critical repairs to ensure the Fleet remains on schedule.

At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values—Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.

Responsibilities

• Oversees operation of wastewater treatment systems.
• Operates Innovatreat miniMBR Marine USCG approved system.
• Operates Scienco/Fast Marine Sanitation Device USCG approved system.
• Operates ORCA IIA MSD, USCG approved systems.
• Coordinates all sampling for regulatory compliance and to aid in system troubleshooting.
• Monitors systems remotely.
• Ensures systems operate correctly to prevent unscheduled shore side pump outs.
• Oversees operation of potable water system.
• Manages chlorination of potable water.
• Coordinates sampling events for potable water.
• Oversees Company Water Management Plan.
• Manages inventory of spare parts and consumable items.
• Works with municipality for installation of sewage pump out stations at docks.
• Provides training onboard ships to shipboard crew.
• Ensures safe potable water onboard through use of onboard chlorination systems.
• Works with shipboard Engineers to solve problems.
• Oversee preventative maintenance of MSD systems.
• Identifies and troubleshoots technical vessel problems and provides fast solutions to minimize downtime.
• Expedites vendors for critical repairs.
• Assists with maintaining maintenance and repair logs.
• Develops SOPs for water systems and trains shipboard crew members (Engine Room Attendants).
• Provides support for vessel compliance with all USCG, USPH, FDA, EPA, etc.
• Prepares sampling data reports for regulatory reporting by Director of Engineering.
• Completes onsite inspections.
• Assists with acceptance and commissioning of water systems for new cruise ship construction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting industrial and commercial wastewater treatment systems. Particularly fixed media and membrane bio-reactor systems.
• Experience complying with FDA and EPA regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Attributes for Success

• Ability to identify, manage, and solve problems.
• Ability to understand complex problems.
• Ability to act with urgency to completed time sensitive tasks.
• Consistent, accountable, confident, assertive, and committed.
• Ability to be available during evenings, weekends, & holidays to solve time sensitive problems.
• Ability to persuade.

Work Schedule

• Regular travel to ships (12 to 15 days per month).
• 24/7/365 on-call hours when needed.
• Hold office hours at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, MD.

Why Join American Cruise Lines?

At American Cruise Lines, our people are the driving force behind our success. As the nation’s leader in U.S. river cruising, we’re experiencing rapid growth — and we're investing in top talent to grow with us. When you join our team, you’ll find a dynamic work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, with real opportunities to build your career and make an impact.

Applicant Acknowledgment

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Equal Opportunity Employer

American Cruise Lines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. American Cruise Lines bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to protected characteristics, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin and citizenship, age (40 and over), disability (including perceived disability), generic information, military service, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and employment decisions, including, but not limited to, hiring, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits.

• This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.