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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.

Median salary

$105,670

Typical range

$80k – $168k

Job outlook

+6% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Intern

    Internship

    $39,850

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

    Entry / Junior

    $79,700

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

    Established

    $105,670

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

    Senior

    $136,665

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Key skills

A typical day

  • •Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
  • •Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
  • •Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.
  • •Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
  • •Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.

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