Chief Engineer

Category:
Engineering Jobs
Position:
Chief Engineer
Location:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Job posted:
November 10, 2026

Summary

Chief Engineer position - 51m - Motor yacht

Description

51m US-flagged Feadship based year-round in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a qualified,

US/ or Green card holder-licensed Engineer to join our team. No license needed but strong experience a must.

This is a full-time, non-rotational position with great longevity within the program.

The vessel is primarily private with occasional charters.

Previous engineer was with vessel for over two years and moving on to a bigger boat.

Position Overview:

* Status: Full-time (Non-rotational)

*Salary: TBD- $ 11k per month or slightly more.

* Start Date: ASAP

* Requirements: US Licensed / US Citizen or Green Card holder (Required due to US flag state)

* Accommodations: Shared cabin with 2nd engineer

* Compensation: Salary DOE

* Leave/Time Off: 40 days paid vacation annually + frequent weekends off

The owner pays for half of the health insurance.

Captain gives extra days off when possible.

You can live a shore

There is a 2nd Engineer/Deck

Most of the crew has been there for over 2 years

Caribbean for 2 months

Year-round dock at in Fort Lauderdale.

Travels 3-4 months a year, in total

Owner lives locally and comes to the boat about once a week.

Taxes are taken out but you can have and LLC

Certificates and Qualifications:

A valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate is required from all applicants. Please sign up for an STCW course and obtain the certificate if you don't have it yet.