Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
O*NET Code: 17-2121.00
Description
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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💼 Also Known As
Architect SpecialistAutomation EngineerBoat DesignerConsulting Marine EngineerEngineering SpecialistMarine ArchitectMarine Civil EngineerMarine ConsultantMarine Design EngineerMarine EngineerMarine Engineering ConsultantMarine Equipment Design EngineerMarine Equipment EngineerMarine Equipment Research EngineerMarine Equipment Test EngineerMarine Service EngineerMarine Structural DesignerMarine SurveyorNaval ArchitectNaval Architect Specialist
⚡ Skills (21)
Critical Thinking4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Mathematics4/100
Science4/100
Active Learning4/100
+ 11 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (40)
🔥Adobe Acrobat
Document management software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Zoom
Video conferencing software
0ANSYS AQWA
Analytical or scientific software
0ANSYS ASAS
Analytical or scientific software
0AeroHydro MultiSurf
Computer aided design CAD software
0Ansys Fluent
Analytical or scientific software
0Autodesk Algor Simulation
Analytical or scientific software
0Bentley STAAD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Creative System GHS
Analytical or scientific software
0Herbert Software Solutions HECSALV
Analytical or scientific software
0HydroComp NavCad
Analytical or scientific software
0IBM Lotus 1-2-3
Spreadsheet software
0Intergraph SmartMarine 3D
Computer aided design CAD software
0MAYA Nastran
Analytical or scientific software
0MSC Software Nastran
Analytical or scientific software
0McNeel Rhinoceros 3D
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Oracle Primavera Systems
Project management software
0PTC Creo Parametric
Computer aided design CAD software
0PTC Pro/Pipe
Computer aided design CAD software
0Proteus Engineering FastShip
Analytical or scientific software
0Seasafe Marine Software Seasafe
Analytical or scientific software
0Seaworthy Systems Shipboard Automated Maintenance Management SAMM
Facilities management software
0ShipConstructor
Computer aided design CAD software
0Siemens NX
Computer aided design CAD software
0Siemens Solid Edge
Computer aided design CAD software
0Strand7
Analytical or scientific software
0Structural Dynamics StruCAD*3D
Computer aided design CAD software
0Tension Technology International OPTIMOOR
Analytical or scientific software
0The Napa Group NAPA
Computer aided design CAD software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Aerospace Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Civil Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Electrical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Industrial Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Mechanical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Petroleum Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Mechatronics Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects → Aerospace Engineers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (78% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (18)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Science
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Mathematics
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Operations Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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