Marine Architects
SOC: 17-2121.02 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
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.
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
Task Breakdown
7 tasks analyzed
Conduct stability analyses of ships.
Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
Oversee construction and testing of prototype in model basin and develop sectional and waterline curves of hull to establish center of gravity, ideal hull form, and buoyancy and stability data.
Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards.
Design layout of craft interior, including cargo space, passenger compartments, ladder wells, and elevators.
Confer with marine engineering personnel to establish arrangement of boiler room equipment and propulsion machinery, heating and ventilating systems, refrigeration equipment, piping, and other functional equipment.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct stability analyses of ships. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 15% |
| Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 20% |
| Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 15% |
| Oversee construction and testing of prototype in model basin and develop sectional and waterline curves of hull to establish center of gravity, ideal hull form, and buoyancy and stability data. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 15% |
| Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 10% |
| Design layout of craft interior, including cargo space, passenger compartments, ladder wells, and elevators. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 15% |
| Confer with marine engineering personnel to establish arrangement of boiler room equipment and propulsion machinery, heating and ventilating systems, refrigeration equipment, piping, and other functional equipment. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 10% |
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