Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Occupation Details

General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

The main tasks and work activities of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects are to create graphical representations of structures or landscapes, inspect equipment or systems, research advanced engineering designs or applications, direct equipment maintenance or repair activities. In general, for the Marine Engineers and Naval Architects, critical Thinking, speaking, active Listening, reading Comprehension and other 17 skills are required.

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Job Description
Education	Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Related 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.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Example	Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.

The following chart shows the education/training levels for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects jobs. 12.46% of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 8.66% of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects have Post-Secondary Certificate.

Less than a High School Diploma

2.21%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

12.46%

Post-Secondary Certificate

8.66%

Some College Courses

3.65%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

1.61%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

71.41%

Tasks and Work Activities of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Prepare, or direct the preparation of, product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics.
Inspect marine equipment and machinery to draw up work requests and job specifications.
Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures.
Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment.
Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions.
Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards.
Coordinate activities with regulatory bodies to ensure repairs and alterations are at minimum cost and consistent with safety.
Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment.
Prepare technical reports for use by engineering, management, or sales personnel.
Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.
Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.
Analyze data to determine feasibility of product proposals.
Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted, as well as sequences and phases of test operations.
Procure materials needed to repair marine equipment and machinery.
Confer with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and to develop or modify designs.
Review work requests and compare them with previous work completed on ships to ensure that costs are economically sound.
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.
Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.
Supervise other engineers and crew members and train them for routine and emergency duties.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsUsing relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeKeeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and EquipmentProviding documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Communicating with Persons Outside OrganizationCommunicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialInspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Analyzing Data or InformationIdentifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersTranslating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Create graphical representations of structures or landscapes.
Inspect equipment or systems.
Research advanced engineering designs or applications.
Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities.
Direct installation activities.
Devise research or testing protocols.
Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.
Prepare detailed work plans.
Schedule operational activities.
Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities.
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
Prepare technical reports for internal use.
Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies.
Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
Review technical documents to plan work.

Skills and Abilities for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Judgment and Decision MakingConsidering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Complex Problem SolvingIdentifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
ScienceUsing scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Operation MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Operations AnalysisAnalyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
WritingCommunicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
MathematicsUsing mathematics to solve problems.
Time ManagementManaging one's own time and the time of others.
Systems AnalysisDetermining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Active LearningUnderstanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Quality Control AnalysisConducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Management of Personnel ResourcesMotivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
TroubleshootingDetermining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
CoordinationAdjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Systems EvaluationIdentifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Deductive ReasoningThe ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Near VisionThe ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Problem SensitivityThe ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Written ComprehensionThe ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Information OrderingThe ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Inductive ReasoningThe ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Written ExpressionThe ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Oral ExpressionThe ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Oral ComprehensionThe ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Speech RecognitionThe ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
VisualizationThe ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Mathematical ReasoningThe ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Category FlexibilityThe ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Far VisionThe ability to see details at a distance.
Speech ClarityThe ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
OriginalityThe ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Number FacilityThe ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Fluency of IdeasThe ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Selective AttentionThe ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Perceptual SpeedThe ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.

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MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Engineering and TechnologyKnowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
PhysicsKnowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
DesignKnowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Computers and ElectronicsKnowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Building and ConstructionKnowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
TransportationKnowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Public Safety and SecurityKnowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Administration and ManagementKnowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Production and ProcessingKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Occupation Detailed Description

Tasks and Work Activities of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Skills and Abilities for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects