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.
29 alternate job titles:
Architect Specialist
Automation Engineer
Boat Designer
Consulting Marine Engineer
Engineering Specialist
Marine Architect
Marine Civil Engineer
Marine Consultant
Marine Design Engineer
Marine Engineer
Marine Engineering Consultant
Marine Equipment Design Engineer
Marine Equipment Engineer
Marine Equipment Research Engineer
Marine Equipment Test Engineer
Marine Service Engineer
Marine Structural Designer
Marine Surveyor
Naval Architect
Naval Architect Specialist
Naval Engineer
Naval Marine Engineer
Piping Designer
Project Engineer
Propulsion Machinery Service Engineer
Ship Equipment Engineer
Ship Surveyor
Structural Designer
Structural Engineer
Salary Information
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects: $105,670 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Design structures or facilities. | Development |
| Create graphical representations of structures or landscapes. | Development |
| Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems. | Development |
| Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans. | Development |
| Design electromechanical equipment or systems. | Development |
| Supervise engineering or other technical personnel. | Management |
| Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement. | Management |
| Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities. | Management |
| Review technical documents to plan work. | Maintenance |
| Monitor processes for compliance with standards. | Maintenance |
| Maintain electronic equipment. | Maintenance |
| Maintain operational records or records systems. | Maintenance |
| Maintain mechanical equipment. | Maintenance |
| Direct construction activities. | General |
| Schedule operational activities. | General |
| Prepare detailed work plans. | General |
| Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications. | General |
| Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment. | General |
| Inspect equipment or systems. | General |
| Direct installation activities. | General |
| Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities. | General |
| Prepare technical reports for internal use. | General |
| Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources. | General |
| Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems. | Analysis |
| Devise research or testing protocols. | Analysis |
| Research advanced engineering designs or applications. | Analysis |
| Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems. | Analysis |
| Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies. | Communication |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Dassault Systemes SolidWorks | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| Zoom | Video conferencing software |
| McNeel Rhinoceros 3D | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| ANSYS AQWA | Analytical or scientific software |
| ANSYS ASAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| AeroHydro MultiSurf | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Ansys Fluent | Analytical or scientific software |
| Autodesk Algor Simulation | Analytical or scientific software |
| Bentley STAAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Creative System GHS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Herbert Software Solutions HECSALV | Analytical or scientific software |
| HydroComp NavCad | Analytical or scientific software |
| IBM Lotus 1-2-3 | Spreadsheet software |
| Intergraph SmartMarine 3D | Computer aided design CAD software |
| MAYA Nastran | Analytical or scientific software |
| MSC Software Nastran | Analytical or scientific software |
| Oracle Primavera Systems | Project management software |
| PTC Creo Parametric | Computer aided design CAD software |
| PTC Pro/Pipe | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Proteus Engineering FastShip | Analytical or scientific software |
| Seasafe Marine Software Seasafe | Analytical or scientific software |
| Seaworthy Systems Shipboard Automated Maintenance Management SAMM | Facilities management software |
| ShipConstructor | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Siemens NX | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Siemens Solid Edge | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Strand7 | Analytical or scientific software |
| Structural Dynamics StruCAD*3D | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Tension Technology International OPTIMOOR | Analytical or scientific software |
| The Napa Group NAPA | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Marine Chemist | National Fire Protection Association | Not Available |
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