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Marine Engineer or Naval Architect

💰 Earn $90K-$142K

📚 Bachelor Degree

⏱️ 24–48 Month Training

📈 6.7% Job Growth

Design innovative ships and systems for efficient and safe marine travel.
Shape the future of maritime technology and global transportation.
Combine creativity and engineering to conquer the seas.

What Marine Engineer or Naval Architects DoDesign, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.

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.

Marine Engineer or Naval Architects Education, Salary, and Growth

Minimum EducationBachelor Degree

Career ProspectsExcellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time2 to 4 years

Job Openings500 Annually

Median earnings

California Median

$110,700

Most earn within this range

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$90K25th percentile

$142K75th percentile

National Median

$112,230

Most earn within this range

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$99K25th percentile

$138K75th percentile

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Is This Career Right For You?

YOU Like

Being creative or artistic
Thinking and problem solving
Working with my hands

you value

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Receiving recognition

you are skilled in

Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Complex Problem Solving

Go Deeper: Marine Engineer or Naval Architects Explained

Marine Engineer or Naval ArchitectExplore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

How Do You Train for This Career?

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Bachelor's DegreeA bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ Finish in 4-5+ years

Vocational SchoolA vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ Finish in 6 months - 2 years

ApprenticeshipAn apprenticeship typically offers a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction, leading to practical skills, industry-specific knowledge, and the potential for long-term employment in a specific trade or profession.

🎓 Paid Work

⏱️ Finish in 2-5 years

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