Marine Engineer

Marine Engineer Job Description Marine Engineers And Naval Architects Design, Build, And Maintain Ships From Aircraft Carriers To Submarines, From Sailboats To Tankers. Marine Engineers Work On The Mechanical Systems, Such As Propulsion And Steering. Naval Architects Work On The Basic Design, Including The Form And Stability Of Hulls. Marine Engineers And Naval Architects Apply Knowledge From A Range Of Engineering Fields To The Entire Water Vehicles Design And Production Processes. Marine Engineers Also Design And Maintain Offshore Oil Rigs And May Work On Alternative Energy Projects, Such As Wind Turbines Located Offshore Or Tidal Power. Marine Engineer Duties/Functions/Responsibilities Maintain contact with contractors to be sure the work is being done correctly, on schedule, and within budget Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine equipment Coordinate activities with regulatory bodies to ensure that repairs and alterations are done safely and at minimal cost Prepare technical reports for use by engineers, managers, or sales personnel Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards Prepare system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics Prepare cost estimates, contract specifications, and design and construction schedules Inspect marine equipment and machinery, and draw up work requests and job specifications