How do they match: 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.

  • Analyze data to determine feasibility of product proposals.
  • Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures.
  • Confer with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and to develop or modify designs.
  • 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.
  • Prepare, or direct the preparation of, product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics.

  • Monitor processes for compliance with standards.