Island Facilities Engineers

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Organization

Shoals Marine Laboratory

Job Posted

December 17, 2025

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Remote

No

Contact Email

matthew.norwood@unh.edu

Deadline to Apply

Location

Appledore Island
Kittery, ME
United States
Spend your summer working on remote Appledore Island six-miles off the coast of Maine. Positions on our Engineering team work mostly behind the scenes to make amazing experiences for our students and visitors. Appledore Island is off the grid, and our Island Engineers oversee a public water supply including a reverse osmosis system, green energy grid generating power from solar, wind and back-up generators, waste systems, facilities and grounds maintenance and upkeep, directly support research and course work, assist with vessel maintenance , and lead tours focused on our green infrastructure.

Summary

Be part of our hard-working, dedicated, passionate community this summer on Appledore Island. Live and work on a 100-acre island off the coast of Maine and New Hampshire. Work closely with researchers, undergraduate and high school students, faculty, artists, marine scientists, long-time Shoalers, volunteers, and enthusiastic members of the public. Staff live and work on the island five nights a week and have the option to enjoy days off on the island or on the mainland with access to a staff apartment.  

Island Facility Engineers- These positions support the daily operations and maintenance of Shoals Marine Laboratory’s Appledore Island facilities under the supervision of the Lead Engineer. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing buildings, equipment, and grounds using various trade skills, as well as monitoring and operating essential systems such as diesel generators, renewable energy grids, water treatment systems, and island vehicles. 

Learn more about this position, and how to apply on our website. 

Compensation Information

May 4-September 13, 2026, $900/week.