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Occupation

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.

$112,230 medianBright outlookBachelor's typical

O*NET 31.0 · 17-2121.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
  2. 02Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.
  3. 03Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
  4. 04Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.
  5. 05Coordinate activities with regulatory bodies to ensure repairs and alterations are at minimum cost and consistent with safety.
  6. 06Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.
  7. 07Prepare technical reports for use by engineering, management, or sales personnel.
  8. 08Design layout of craft interior, including cargo space, passenger compartments, ladder wells, and elevators.
  9. 09Prepare, or direct the preparation of, product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics.
  10. 10Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards.
  11. 11Inspect marine equipment and machinery to draw up work requests and job specifications.
  12. 12Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

Marine EngineerMarine SurveyorNaval ArchitectNaval Architect SpecialistMarine ArchitectMarine Design EngineerMarine Engineering ConsultantMarine Structural DesignerShip Equipment EngineerStructural Engineer

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Knowledge the job leans on

Engineering and TechnologyMechanicalDesignEnglish LanguageTransportationPhysicsMathematicsBuilding and Construction

Skills that carry over from service

Complex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisSystems EvaluationCoordinationSystems Analysis