What You'll Do

  • Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
  • Supervise other engineers and crew members and train them for routine and emergency duties.
  • Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
  • Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
  • 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.
  • Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards.
  • Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions.
  • Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.
  • Design layout of craft interior, including cargo space, passenger compartments, ladder wells, and elevators.
  • Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.

Essential Skills

Critical Thinking 4.12/5
Complex Problem Solving 4.12/5
Reading Comprehension 3.88/5
Active Listening 3.75/5
Writing 3.75/5
Speaking 3.75/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.75/5
Mathematics 3.62/5
Science 3.5/5
Active Learning 3.5/5
Operations Monitoring 3.5/5
Time Management 3.5/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to understand the kind of profile this role rewards. It helps you judge whether this career looks like a stronger match than your current role, a nearby move worth exploring, or a broader path to compare more seriously.

Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Dependability, Cautiousness, Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Deductive Reasoning 4.25/5
Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Written Comprehension 4.0/5
Oral Expression 4.0/5
Written Expression 4.0/5
Problem Sensitivity 4.0/5
Inductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Information Ordering 4.0/5

Technologies & Tools

Adobe Acrobat AeroHydro MultiSurf ANSYS AQWA ANSYS ASAS Ansys Fluent Autodesk Algor Simulation Autodesk AutoCAD Bentley STAAD Creative System GHS Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Herbert Software Solutions HECSALV HydroComp NavCad IBM Lotus 1-2-3 Intergraph SmartMarine 3D MAYA Nastran McNeel Rhinoceros 3D Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.8/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.77/5)
  • Cautiousness (High importance: 4.57/5)
  • Innovation (High importance: 4.53/5)
  • Intellectual Curiosity (High importance: 4.47/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

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Can this help if I want to stay in my field

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