Marine Engineer Careers
Marine engineers are hired to design, build and maintain the infrastructure and mechanisms of ships. They have comprehensive knowledge of areas such as mechanical and electrical engineering, which helps them understand the inner workings of vessels. A marine engineer is typically required to have a bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. The average salary of a marine engineer as of July 2010 ranged from $62,750 to $88,231, according to Pay Scale, the career and education website.
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Design Jobs
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Some marine engineers work closely with architects to assist in designing the structure of a ship. They use their knowledge of engineering to initiate efficient designs for propulsion systems, auxiliary power sources and other mechanisms required to operate a ship. Shipbuilding firms or the manufacturers of components used in ships usually hire the engineers who perform this role. Some marine engineers work as design consultants where they advise on the most efficient design methods.
Maintenance Jobs
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Many marine engineers specialize in repairing and maintaining key systems such as pumps, gears, heating and cooling systems and engines. Other marine engineers are employed to efficiently maintain a process rather than a particular mechanism. Engineers in these positions may be asked to improve such processes as lubrication, which is the process of lubricating a ship with oil to enable it to run more efficiently.
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Supervisory Jobs
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Many marine engineers are employed as ship supervisors who ensure that all the mechanisms of a ship are functioning efficiently before it launches. A marine engineer can also be hired to oversee the installation of systems into a ship. In these roles, marine engineers oversee crew members working in specific areas such as installing electrical equipment, constructing a ship's heating systems or initiating cooling mechanisms to make sure a ship's cargo is not damaged during transit.
Training Jobs
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Some marine engineers assist ship officers in training crewmembers to efficiently operate a ship's systems while at sea. Engineers in this role aid officers in selecting the right tools and mechanical components that may be required for emergency maintenance work. They also produce training manuals and technical records for the same purpose.
Specialist Roles
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Marine engineers are also hired to manage key areas of the shipbuilding process. For instance, a marine engineer may be hired to estimate and monitor the financial expenditure needed to complete a shipbuilding project. Engineers may also be employed to identify, order and monitor the use of materials needed for a certain part of a ship's construction.
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