Third Assistant Engineer - Training Ship Golden BearJob no: 562967
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Cal Poly - Solano Campus (Vallejo)
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Education Support Professionals, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Job Summary Under the supervision of the Chief Engineer and with work direction from the First Assistant Engineer, the Third Assistant Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of the training ship engineer equipment and spaces, and supervising the training ship student workers and staff. This position will also be required to sail aboard the Training Ship for the annual Summer Sea Term.
This position is located in Vallejo, California at the Cal Poly Maritime Academy.Key Qualifications- Must be capable of independent work and sound decision-making with limited supervision.
- Must be willing to support auxiliary projects and responsibilities during periods of vessel inactivity.
Education and Experience:- High School Diploma or GED is required.
Licenses, Certificates, and Credentials: - USCG Merchant Mariner's Credential (or the ability to obtain one prior to sailing) with the below endorsements:
- National Only
- 3rd Assistant Engineer - Of Motor Propelled Vessels
- Lifeboatman
- STCW
- Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW)
- Advanced Firefighting
- Basic Training
- Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats (PSC)
- Security Awareness
- Transportation Identification Card (TWIC), or ability to obtain by date of hire
- Medical Certificate with international and domestic endorsements, or ability to obtain by date of hire
- U.S. Passport, or ability to obtain one prior to sailing
Salary and Benefits The anticipated hiring range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000 annually. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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. See our benefits website for additional information.
About Cal Poly Maritime AcademyCal Poly Maritime Academy, located in Vallejo, California, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast and a nationally recognized public maritime university on the Solano Campus of California Polytechnic State University. It prepares students for leadership roles in maritime operations, engineering, logistics, business, global supply chains and national security. Through Cal Poly's Learn by Doing philosophy, students train hands-on in classrooms and labs and aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear. For more information, visit maritime.calpoly.edu.
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Advertised: Oct 19 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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