Junior Vessel Engineer

Jr Vessel Engineer (AUTEC-2026-24663):

Bowhead seeks a Jr Vessel Engineer to assist and operate Navy vessels out of Andros Island Bahamas supporting the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC). Jr Vessel Engineer will work to work as part of a close-knit team, as well as independently, to accomplish a range of maritime functions as you support AUTEC.

*** THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE FULL TIME RELOCATION TO ANDROS ISLAND BAHAMAS. WE OFFER RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND LODGING IS COVERED BY THE CUSTOMER.***

The Jr Vessel Engineer will assist with the operation of AUTEC's marine vessel propulsion systems and associated marine equipment, when not operating assigned vessel you will perform maintenance duties to ensure vessel readiness or fill in to operate other vessel engineering systems

The Jr Vessel Engineer will assist the Vessel Engineers to ensure that the vessel engineering systems are prepared and ready to depart to meet the assigned schedule.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Operates all vessel machinery in day-to-day operations.
• Performs required preventative maintenance.
• Performs all vessel fuel, potable water and ballast water pumping operations.
• Maintains engineering logs on vessel.
• Assists with deck operations and duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

*** THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE FULL TIME RELOCATION TO ANDROS ISLAND BAHAMAS. WE OFFER RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND LODGING IS COVERED BY THE CUSTOMER.***

*** THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE FULL TIME RELOCATION TO ANDROS ISLAND BAHAMAS. WE OFFER RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND LODGING IS COVERED BY THE CUSTOMER.***

• 0-2 years’ experience working in a vessel engine room
• Merchant Mariner’s Document(MMD) OR Merchant Mariner Credential(MMC) required
• Military experience is a PLUS. Familiarity with US Navy PMS System a Plus.
• Ability to conduct planned maintenance on all marine vessel engineering systems. Submit reports, develop trend analysis on high failure components and make recommendations for repairs or replacement. Maintain all logs and records, submit lube oil analysis of Main Engines and Generator Sets. Oversee fuel and lube oil onloads - Tankerman Certificates or endorsement a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
• Work in all weather conditions, Hot and Loud Environments

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level.  US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.