Marine Architects
Also called: Naval Architect, Naval Architect Specialist, Piping Designer, Designer
What they do:
Design and oversee construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures such as ships, barges, tugs, dredges, submarines, torpedoes, floats, and buoys. May confer with marine engineers.
On the job, you would:
- Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
- Design layout of craft interior, including cargo space, passenger compartments, ladder wells, and elevators.
- Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
Engineering and Technology
Math and Science
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
Business
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Verbal
Math
Ideas and Logic
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People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Analytical or scientific software
Computer aided design CAD software
Spreadsheet software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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