Yes, the engineers on Below Deck absolutely receive an equal share of the tips, even though they are rarely seen on camera. In the yachting industry, and specifically on the show, the total tip amount left by the charter guests at the end of their stay is typically divided equally among all crew members who worked the charter. This includes the "invisible" crew like the first officer and the engineers who keep the boat’s mechanical systems, air conditioning, and water makers running smoothly. While the stews and deckhands get the "screen time" and interact directly with the guests, the engineers are considered vital to the operation. Captain Lee Rosbach and other captains from the franchise have confirmed in various interviews and social media posts that the tip distribution is democratic. If a guest leaves a $20,000 tip for a crew of 10, each person—including the engineer hiding in the engine room—receives $2,000. The only time a crew member might be excluded is if they joined the boat mid-charter or left before it ended, in which case their share might be prorated based on the number of days they actually worked.