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Marine Engineers

Also known as: Automation Engineer, Consulting Marine Engineer, Hull Outfit Supervisor, Marine Consultant, Marine Design Engineer, Marine Engineer, Marine Engineering Consultant, Marine Equipment Design Engineer, Marine Equipment Research Engineer, Marine Equipment Test Engineer

Design, develop, and take responsibility for the installation of ship machinery and related equipment including propulsion machines and power supply systems.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

High School Diploma4%
Some College4%
Post-Secondary Certificate4%
Bachelor's Degree78%
Doctoral/Professional Degree9%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None9%
3-6 months5%
6 months - 1 year9%
1-2 years18%
2-4 years14%
4-6 years23%
6-8 years9%
8-10 years14%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

Up to 1 month13%
3-6 months17%
6 months - 1 year39%
2-4 years26%
6-8 years4%

How AI Impacts Each Task

23 tasks analyzed

Supervise other engineers and crew members and train them for routine and emergency duties.

Risk: 19.0%AI: 10Time: 5%

Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.

Risk: 79.2%AI: 75Time: 4%

Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions.

Risk: 55.0%AI: 70Time: 7%

Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.

Risk: 13.0%AI: 10Time: 4%

Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.

Risk: 45.0%AI: 45Time: 4%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailIntegrityInitiativeDependabilityAnalytical ThinkingPersistenceCooperationStress ToleranceAchievement/EffortIndependenceLeadershipSelf Control

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$105,670

per year

Mean Wage

$116,680

per year

Employment

8K

workers

Wage Range

$79,700 - $167,660

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$79,700Median: $105,670$167,660
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