Designated Duty Engineer

GovFirst
📍 Surry, VA, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 30, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Designated Duty Engineer Location: Surry, VA Employment Type: Full-Time (W2) GovFirst is seeking a qualified and experienced Designated Duty Engineer to support ferry operations at the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry in Surry, VA. This position is responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, and repairing main engines and auxiliary machinery to ensure the safe operation of ferry vessels while protecting passengers, crew members, and equipment. The successful candidate will also support vessel security, emergency response, regulatory compliance, and engineering documentation. Responsibilities: Vessel Machinery Operations & Maintenance Operate and monitor main engines, auxiliary machinery, and vessel systems in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulations, VDOT policies, and accepted marine engineering practices. Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs on vessel machinery and mechanical systems. Diagnose equipment deficiencies and promptly...

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Job Details

  • Location Surry, VA
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 30, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 09, 2026