Marine Engineers & Naval Architects

Also Called: Marine Engineer, Marine Engineering Consultant, Marine Surveyor, Naval Architect

Bachelor's degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$76,860

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Marine Engineers & Naval Architects do

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

  • Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
  • Supervise other engineers and crew members and train them for routine and emergency duties.
  • Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
Industry Areas:

Construction • Transportation

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Telephone
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Work With Work Group or Team

Tools

  • Notebook computers
  • Plotter printers
  • Microcontrollers
  • Hard hats
  • Safety glasses

Technology

Analytical or scientific software
ANSYS FLUENT
The MathWorks MATLAB
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD
Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
product and service development
design
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
physics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Police & Detectives

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Ship Engineers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Mechanical Engineers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Economists

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Penobscot - Job Corps

    Bangor, Maine

ACT & College

  • Alabama A & M University

    Normal, AL

  • Alamance Community College

    Graham, NC

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Initiative
  • Dependability
  • Achievement/Effort

Values

  • Independence
  • Achievement
  • Recognition

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math

This is what Marine Engineers & Naval Architects across the country typically make.

$36.95 / hour
$76,860 /year

Entry Level

$48.21 / hour
$100,270 /year

Median Level

$75.31 / hour
$156,630 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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