Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Evaluate materials and develop machinery to build ships and similar equipment.

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects design and develop ships and other marine vessels. They may build related equipment, such as ship propulsion systems. They may also evaluate how well ships work.

Wages	$48.38 per hour on average
Outlook	Statewide data not available
Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Data not available
On the Job	Work Activities Review technical documents to plan work. Research advanced engineering designs or applications. Review technical documents to plan work. Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies. Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems. Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans. Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans. Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems. Inspect equipment or systems. Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
Career Pathways	Engineering and Technology
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