Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

SOC Code: 17-2121

Marine Engineers and Naval Architectss perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 86.8/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking.

AI-Proof Score: 86.8Very High
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Median Salary

$105,670

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Job Growth

5.8%

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Training Time

Considerable preparation (2-4 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 4 / 5

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Training Cost

~$40,000

Key Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Speaking
  • Active Learning
  • Writing

Common Tasks

  • Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
  • Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
  • Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.
  • Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
  • Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation