O*NET-SOC 17-2121.00

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.

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Tasks

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Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.Core21890
Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.Core21887
Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.Core21915
Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.Core21889
Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.Core21907
Supervise other engineers and crew members and train them for routine and emergency duties.Supplemental21888
Coordinate activities with regulatory bodies to ensure repairs and alterations are at minimum cost and consistent with safety.Core21903
Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.Core21894
Prepare technical reports for use by engineering, management, or sales personnel.Core21905
Design layout of craft interior, including cargo space, passenger compartments, ladder wells, and elevators.Core21895
Prepare, or direct the preparation of, product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics.Core21900
Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards.Core21892
Act as liaisons between ships' captains and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained, and that ships are operated safely and efficiently.Supplemental21897
Maintain records of engineering department activities, including expense records and details of equipment maintenance and repairs.Supplemental21902
Maintain and coordinate repair of marine machinery and equipment for installation on vessels.Supplemental21908
Inspect marine equipment and machinery to draw up work requests and job specifications.Core21899
Oversee construction and testing of prototype in model basin and develop sectional and waterline curves of hull to establish center of gravity, ideal hull form, and buoyancy and stability data.Supplemental21891
Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.Core21896
Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures.Core21910
Procure materials needed to repair marine equipment and machinery.Supplemental21906
Establish arrangement of boiler room equipment and propulsion machinery, heating and ventilating systems, refrigeration equipment, piping, and other functional equipment.Core21916
Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards.Core21901
Schedule machine overhauls and the servicing of electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewage systems.Supplemental21914
Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions.Core21893
Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment.Core21904
Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment.Core21898
Analyze data to determine feasibility of product proposals.Core21913
Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted, as well as sequences and phases of test operations.Core21911
Confer with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and to develop or modify designs.Core21909
Review work requests and compare them with previous work completed on ships to ensure that costs are economically sound.Core21912

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 40 examples in 14 categories, 13 Hot Technology

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Document management software

Adobe AcrobatHot Technology

Computer aided design CAD software

AeroHydro MultiSurf
Autodesk AutoCADHot TechnologyIn Demand
Bentley STAAD
Dassault Systemes SolidWorksHot Technology
Intergraph SmartMarine 3D
PTC Creo Parametric
PTC Pro/Pipe
ShipConstructor
Siemens NX
Siemens Solid Edge
Structural Dynamics StruCAD*3D
The Napa Group NAPA

Analytical or scientific software

ANSYS AQWA
ANSYS ASAS
Ansys Fluent
Autodesk Algor Simulation
Creative System GHS
Herbert Software Solutions HECSALV
HydroComp NavCad
MAYA Nastran
MSC Software Nastran
Proteus Engineering FastShip
Seasafe Marine Software Seasafe
Strand7
Tension Technology International OPTIMOOR
The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

IBM Lotus 1-2-3
Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Graphics or photo imaging software

McNeel Rhinoceros 3DIn Demand

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
Oracle Primavera Systems

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

SAP softwareHot Technology

Facilities management software

Seaworthy Systems Shipboard Automated Maintenance Management SAMM

Video conferencing software

ZoomHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Review technical documents to plan work.
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Research advanced engineering designs or applications.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspect equipment or systems.
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Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.
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Thinking Creatively

Create graphical representations of structures or landscapes.
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Devise research or testing protocols.
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Scheduling Work and Activities

Schedule operational activities.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Prepare detailed work plans.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Design structures or facilities.
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Design electromechanical equipment or systems.
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Maintain mechanical equipment.
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Maintain electronic equipment.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare technical reports for internal use.
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Maintain operational records or records systems.
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Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
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Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
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Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies.
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Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
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Direct construction activities.
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Direct installation activities.
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Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities.
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

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No NICE work role maps to this job.