How do they match: Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

  • Architect Specialist
  • Engineering Specialist
  • Naval Architect Specialist

  • Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.

  • Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.
  • Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
  • Establish arrangement of boiler room equipment and propulsion machinery, heating and ventilating systems, refrigeration equipment, piping, and other functional equipment.
  • Inspect marine equipment and machinery to draw up work requests and job specifications.
  • Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions.
  • Prepare, or direct the preparation of, product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics.
  • Schedule machine overhauls and the servicing of electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewage systems.
  • Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.

  • Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.
  • Design electromechanical equipment or systems.
  • Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
  • Inspect equipment or systems.
  • Maintain operational records or records systems.
  • Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.