Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
Chief Marine Engineer
$145,799 to $180,281 a year
Posted until October 8, 2026 · posted September 24, 2026
Requirements
License or certificate
Exam
Competitive title
A job title where you show you are right for it by passing a competitive exam: multiple-choice, practical, education and experience, or a mix. On our job pages this shows as "Civil service exam title".
From ≈ $70.10 an hour · $5,608 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $53.10/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$5,588 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 23.3 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $53,434 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
A license or certificate is part of the requirements
1. A valid license for Chief Engineer of Motor Vessels of any H.P. issued by the United States Coast Guard Inspection Service; or an equivalent license in motor vessels issued by the United States Coast Guard Inspection Service. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
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The work
What the job is.
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Weekends
“HOURS/SHIFT: 40 hours/variable, including nights/weekends”
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*** IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF CHIEF MARINE ENGINEER OR REACHABLE ON CIVIL
SERVICE LIST, EXAM # 6023/6517.***
Read the rest, from the posting
Under the general direction of the Senior Port Engineer, Port Engineer or other superior officer, supervises and directs the operation of the main propulsion and auxiliary equipment of diesel or diesel-electric powered ferry boats; ensures compliance with agency standard operating procedures, standing orders, and applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations; performs related work.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS:
Supervises and directs all members of the below-deck team. Supervises and directs the operation, maintenance, and minor or emergency repair of the main propulsion equipment, boilers, auxiliaries, electrical equipment, steering pumps, and fuel, oil, urea and waste tanks on Staten Island Ferry boats.
Performs all duties of inspection officer and team leader below deck. Supervises and directs the care, storage, and use of fuel on board the ship.
Ensures that machinery and auxiliary systems are operated in accordance with United States Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping rules and regulations, Staten Island Ferry safety management system requirements, and NYC DOT departmental regulations. Keeps records and makes reports.
MMC REQUIREMENT: Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with endorsement and medical certificate must be maintained for the duration of employment.
TWIC REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment, candidates must possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). A valid TWIC must be maintained for the duration of employment.
MEDICAL/DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Medical guidelines established by the U.S. Coast Guard apply to the position of Chief Marine Engineer. Candidates will therefore be required to undergo a medical examination prior to appointment and thereafter, pursuant to Coast Guard regulations.
Candidates must also pass a drug screening to be appointed. Chief Marine Engineers are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during their employment.
TO APPLY: Please visit www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID Number: 781078. For current City employees, please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers link. Most public libraries have computers available for use.
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
HOURS/SHIFT: 40 hours/variable, including nights/weekends
WORK LOCATION: 1 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301
PAY SCALE: 0 - 1 years in title: $145,799 1 - 2 years in title $154,522
2 - 3 years in title $167,511 3 - 4 years in title $175,473 4+ years in title $180,281
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
NYC residency not required
New York City Residency is not required for this position
How to apply, from the posting
TO APPLY: Please visit www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID Number: 781078. For current City employees, please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers link. Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Read the rest
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
*** IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF CHIEF MARINE ENGINEER, OR BE REACABLE ON CIVIL SERVICE LIST, EXAM # 6023/6517.***
Sources
Straight from the city.
From the city's job data, which the city last updated September 28, 2026. You apply through the official posting.
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