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Marine Architects - 17-2121.02

O*NET-SOC Description

Design and oversee construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures such as ships, barges, tugs, dredges, submarines, torpedoes, floats, and buoys. May confer with marine engineers.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Naval Architect
  • Naval Architect Specialist
  • Piping Designer
  • Designer
  • Engineering Manager
  • Marine Architect
  • Marine Structural Designer
  • Structural Engineer

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Confer with marine engineering personnel to establish arrangement of boiler room equipment and propulsion machinery, heating and ventilating systems, refrigeration equipment, piping, and other functional equipment.
  • Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
  • Design layout of craft interior, including cargo space, passenger compartments, ladder wells, and elevators.
  • Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards.
  • 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.
  • Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.

Detailed Work Activities

  • advise clients or customers
  • advise clients regarding engineering problems
  • analyze engineering design problems
  • analyze engineering test data
  • analyze project proposal to determine feasibility, cost, or time
  • analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
  • analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
  • analyze test data
  • assign work to staff or employees
  • collect scientific or technical data
  • communicate technical information
  • compile numerical or statistical data
  • conduct performance testing
  • confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
  • convert design specifications to cost estimates
  • coordinate engineering project activities
  • create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
  • delegate authority for engineering activities
  • design construction projects
  • design office layout
  • develop mathematical simulation models
  • develop or maintain databases
  • develop plans for programs or projects
  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
  • develop tables depicting data
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • direct personnel in support of engineering activities
  • draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
  • estimate time needed for project
  • evaluate costs of engineering projects
  • evaluate engineering data
  • evaluate product design
  • explain complex mathematical information
  • inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
  • lead teams in engineering projects
  • obtain information from individuals
  • plan construction of structures or facilities
  • plan testing of engineering methods
  • prepare reports
  • prepare technical reports or related documentation
  • read blueprints
  • read technical drawings
  • recognize construction industry codes or symbols on blueprints
  • resolve engineering or science problems
  • supervise engineering managers or staff
  • test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes
  • understand construction specifications
  • understand engineering data or reports
  • understand government construction contracting regulations
  • use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use creativity in designing interior spaces
  • use creativity in graphics
  • use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
  • use field notes in technical drawings
  • use government regulations
  • use graphic arts techniques
  • use knowledge of regulations in surveying or construction activities
  • use library or online Internet research techniques
  • use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
  • use project management techniques
  • use relational database software
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use technical regulations for engineering problems
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
  • work as a team member
  • write product performance requirements

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Naval Engineering Officer, Ship Design (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Architect, Marine