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.
- Tasks
- 30 tasks27 core, 1 supplemental, 2 not rated
- Family
- Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
- Code
- 17-2121.00SOC 2018: 17-2121
What the work is made of
27 core tasks, 1 supplemental and 2 not rated, each quoted as published, with where it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not allNot rated: O*NET has not rated it core or supplemental
- Task 1. Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.Core taskTask 21887Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 2. Supervise other engineers and crew members and train them for routine and emergency duties.Core taskTask 21888Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 3. Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.Core taskTask 21889Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 4. Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.Core taskTask 21890Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 5. 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.Core taskTask 21891Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 6. Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards.Core taskTask 21892Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 7. Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions.Core taskTask 21893Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 8. Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.Core taskTask 21894Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 9. Design layout of craft interior, including cargo space, passenger compartments, ladder wells, and elevators.Core taskTask 21895Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 10. Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.Core taskTask 21896Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 11. 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.Core taskTask 21897Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 12. Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment.Core taskTask 21898Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 13. Inspect marine equipment and machinery to draw up work requests and job specifications.Core taskTask 21899Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 14. Prepare, or direct the preparation of, product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics.Core taskTask 21900Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 15. Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards.Core taskTask 21901Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 16. Maintain records of engineering department activities, including expense records and details of equipment maintenance and repairs.Core taskTask 21902Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 17. Coordinate activities with regulatory bodies to ensure repairs and alterations are at minimum cost and consistent with safety.Core taskTask 21903Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 18. Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment.Core taskTask 21904Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 19. Prepare technical reports for use by engineering, management, or sales personnel.Core taskTask 21905Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 20. Procure materials needed to repair marine equipment and machinery.Core taskTask 21906Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 21. Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.Core taskTask 21907Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 22. Maintain and coordinate repair of marine machinery and equipment for installation on vessels.Core taskTask 21908Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 23. Confer with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and to develop or modify designs.Core taskTask 21909Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 24. Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures.Core taskTask 21910Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 25. Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted, as well as sequences and phases of test operations.Core taskTask 21911Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 26. Review work requests and compare them with previous work completed on ships to ensure that costs are economically sound.Core taskTask 21912Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 27. Analyze data to determine feasibility of product proposals.Core taskTask 21913Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 28. Schedule machine overhauls and the servicing of electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewage systems.Supplemental taskTask 21914Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 29. Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.Not ratedTask 21915Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 30. Establish arrangement of boiler room equipment and propulsion machinery, heating and ventilating systems, refrigeration equipment, piping, and other functional equipment.Not ratedTask 21916Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 17-2121
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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