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

Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

1. Prepare, or direct the preparation of, product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics.

2. Inspect marine equipment and machinery to draw up work requests and job specifications.

3. Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures.

4. Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment.

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

6. Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards.

7. Coordinate activities with regulatory bodies to ensure repairs and alterations are at minimum cost, consistent with safety.

8. Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment.

9. Prepare technical reports for use by engineering, management, or sales personnel.

10. Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.

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

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Marine Engineers. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Marine Engineers, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$50,180 for entry level workers, and $74,320 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Less Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 250 Marine Engineers employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 270  employed in NY. This represents an increase of 0 job(s) each year, and a total of 10 job openings each year.

Engineers (Intro) - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center - The Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center provides you with information on educational and professional development opportunities including technology-rich curriculum materials that includes a listing of materials and summer institutes have you working with employers and working technicians to give you a better understanding of the type of work.

Rochester Museum and Science Center Bathysphere Underwater Biological Laboratories (BUBL) Voyage - Participate in and explore the underwater world of Lake Ontario in a virtual underwater experience that is exciting, educational and adventurous.

Bridge: Sea Grant Ocean Sciences Education Center - The Bridge is a growing collection of the best marine education resources available online. It provides educators with a convenient source of accurate and useful information on global, national, and regional marine science topics. As a resource center K12 teachers can find marine education resources such as marine science information, lesson plans and classroom activities.

Cornell University's Shoals Marine Laboratory: Marine Environmental Science - Marine Environmental Studies focus is on coastal marine habitats, with an emphasis on issues as they relate to global habitats and concerns. Laboratory exercises and field work include explorations along Appledore's rocky intertidal zone, and excursions to neighboring islands to observe harbor seal and seabird colonies.Foundamental scientific research methods and equipment are introduced, and each student has the opportunity to be involved in group research projects while earning 4 Cornell credits.

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers - Determine the location and plan the extraction of coal, metallic ores, nonmetallic minerals, and building materials, such as stone and gravel. Work involves conducting preliminary surveys of deposits or undeveloped mines and planning their development; examining deposits or mines to determine whether they can be worked at a profit; making geological and topographical surveys; evolving methods of mining best suited to character, type, and size of deposits; and supervising mining operations.

Petroleum Engineers - Devise methods to improve oil and gas well production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice to achieve economical and satisfactory progress.

Mechanical Engineering Technicians - Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, and test machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining - Operate equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other obstructions from drilling wells. May also perform similar services in mining exploration operations.

Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers - Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.

Medical Equipment Repairers - Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

Machinists - Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic - Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of metal or plastic objects.

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers - Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.