O*NET-SOC 17-2121.00 · US REFERENCE
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.
Skill importance below is an O*NET US occupational rating, not a global or individual benchmark. No score here is a job-loss probability or a prediction.
Examples of work in this occupation
- 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.
O*NET task statements describe US work; do not perform regulated or hazardous tasks without appropriate training and authorization.
Skills to examine first
Critical Thinking
US occupation importance: 4.12/5 · rating last updated 2025-08-01
Compare two approaches to a fictional task and document one counterargument for each.
Reading Comprehension
US occupation importance: 3.88/5 · rating last updated 2025-08-01
Summarise a public, role-relevant document in five points; verify each point against the source.
Active Listening
US occupation importance: 3.75/5 · rating last updated 2025-08-01
Ask a peer to explain a fictional work problem; paraphrase it and check what you missed.
Writing
US occupation importance: 3.75/5 · rating last updated 2025-08-01
Draft a one-page explanation of a fictional decision for a non-specialist; ask for clarity feedback.
Speaking
US occupation importance: 3.75/5 · rating last updated 2025-08-01
Explain a safe example of your work in two minutes, then ask which point was unclear.
Mathematics
US occupation importance: 3.62/5 · rating last updated 2025-08-01
Check a public numerical example, including units and assumptions; explain the result.
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Related work to compare
O*NET marks these occupations as related. That is a comparison starting point, not a guaranteed career transition. Check local licensing and entry requirements.
Your next seven days
- Choose one skill above and a fictional or non-confidential work example.
- Practise for 20 minutes on three days; keep one small output.
- Ask a qualified peer for feedback against clear criteria.
- Reassess the same career and record what changed.
Source and limits
Occupation definition, task examples, skill importance and related-occupation links come from the US O*NET 31.0 Database. RolePaths selected the top six skills by importance and authored the practice prompts. Career fit, local salaries, automation timing and licensing have not been verified.