[Core] [19% incumbents] Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
  DWAs: Monitor processes for compliance with standards.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
  DWAs: Design structures or facilities.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.
  DWAs: Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
  DWAs: Review technical documents to plan work.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.
  DWAs: Prepare technical reports for internal use. | Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Coordinate activities with regulatory bodies to ensure repairs and alterations are at minimum cost and consistent with safety.
  DWAs: Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.
  DWAs: Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment. | Maintain electronic equipment.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Prepare technical reports for use by engineering, management, or sales personnel.
  DWAs: Prepare technical reports for internal use.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Design layout of craft interior, including cargo space, passenger compartments, ladder wells, and elevators.
  DWAs: Create graphical representations of structures or landscapes.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Prepare, or direct the preparation of, product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics.
  DWAs: Create graphical representations of structures or landscapes.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards.
  DWAs: Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Inspect marine equipment and machinery to draw up work requests and job specifications.
  DWAs: Inspect equipment or systems.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.
  DWAs: Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures.
  DWAs: Research advanced engineering designs or applications.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards.
  DWAs: Monitor processes for compliance with standards.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions.
  DWAs: Schedule operational activities. | Prepare detailed work plans. | Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment.
  DWAs: Devise research or testing protocols. | Direct installation activities. | Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment.
  DWAs: Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Analyze data to determine feasibility of product proposals.
  DWAs: Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted, as well as sequences and phases of test operations.
  DWAs: Devise research or testing protocols.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Confer with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and to develop or modify designs.
  DWAs: Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans. | Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Review work requests and compare them with previous work completed on ships to ensure that costs are economically sound.
  DWAs: Review technical documents to plan work.

[Supplemental] [19% incumbents] Supervise other engineers and crew members and train them for routine and emergency duties.
  DWAs: Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.

[Supplemental] [19% incumbents] Act as liaisons between ships' captains and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained, and that ships are operated safely and efficiently.
  DWAs: Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.

[Supplemental] [19% incumbents] Maintain records of engineering department activities, including expense records and details of equipment maintenance and repairs.
  DWAs: Maintain operational records or records systems.

[Supplemental] [19% incumbents] Procure materials needed to repair marine equipment and machinery.
  DWAs: Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.

[Supplemental] [19% incumbents] Schedule machine overhauls and the servicing of electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewage systems.
  DWAs: Schedule operational activities.

[Core] [18% incumbents] Establish arrangement of boiler room equipment and propulsion machinery, heating and ventilating systems, refrigeration equipment, piping, and other functional equipment.
  DWAs: Design electromechanical equipment or systems.

[Supplemental] [18% incumbents] Maintain and coordinate repair of marine machinery and equipment for installation on vessels.
  DWAs: Maintain mechanical equipment.

[Supplemental] [18% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Direct construction activities.

[EMERGING:New] Develop plans for safely drydocking vessels, including structural integrity, block loading, and stability.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.50) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Mathematics (imp:3.62 lvl:4.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:3.50 lvl:4.12) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Active Learning (imp:3.50 lvl:4.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Engineering and Technology (imp:4.32 lvl:5.47) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mechanical (imp:4.16 lvl:5.53) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Design (imp:4.05 lvl:5.26) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  English Language (imp:4.00 lvl:4.67) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Transportation (imp:3.67 lvl:4.44) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Mathematics (imp:3.58 lvl:4.58) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Physics (imp:3.58 lvl:4.63) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Building and Construction (imp:3.56 lvl:5.22) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.53 lvl:4.63) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Education and Training (imp:3.28 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.26 lvl:3.84) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administration and Management (imp:3.16 lvl:4.05) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Chemistry (imp:2.84 lvl:3.68) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.83 lvl:3.89) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.68 lvl:2.79) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Administrative (imp:2.58 lvl:3.61) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Production and Processing (imp:2.58 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Law and Government (imp:2.56 lvl:3.06) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.37 lvl:2.84) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.21 lvl:2.74) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Telecommunications (imp:2.11 lvl:2.28) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Foreign Language (imp:1.89 lvl:1.83) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Communications and Media (imp:1.89 lvl:2.17) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Biology (imp:1.84 lvl:2.26) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Geography (imp:1.74 lvl:2.58) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Psychology (imp:1.58 lvl:1.42) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.50 lvl:1.06) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.37 lvl:1.06) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.32 lvl:0.89) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Fine Arts (imp:1.22 lvl:0.56) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.22 lvl:0.56) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.21 lvl:0.63) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.17 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 

--- ABILITIES ---
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.25 lvl:5.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.50) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.50) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.62) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:4.00 lvl:4.62) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.75 lvl:4.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Visualization (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Originality (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.50 lvl:4.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Far Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Number Facility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Control Precision (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Depth Perception (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Reaction Time (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Static Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Rate Control (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Night Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.22 lvl:5.17) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.22 lvl:5.17) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.11 lvl:4.78) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.06 lvl:4.83) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Working with Computers (imp:4.00 lvl:3.94) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.00 lvl:4.42) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.94 lvl:5.28) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.83 lvl:5.00) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Processing Information (imp:3.83 lvl:5.17) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.78 lvl:4.68) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.76 lvl:4.35) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.71 lvl:4.76) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.68 lvl:4.58) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.61 lvl:4.56) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.61 lvl:5.00) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.58 lvl:4.11) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.53 lvl:4.53) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.50 lvl:4.50) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.47 lvl:4.05) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.22 lvl:3.56) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.17 lvl:3.89) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.17 lvl:3.94) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.12 lvl:3.94) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.05 lvl:3.53) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.95 lvl:4.05) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.94 lvl:3.72) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.89 lvl:3.89) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.89 lvl:3.11) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.89 lvl:3.58) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.84 lvl:3.89) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.79 lvl:3.21) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.74 lvl:3.17) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.68 lvl:3.68) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.68 lvl:3.32) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.67 lvl:2.72) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.56 lvl:3.11) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.42 lvl:2.95) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.37 lvl:2.79) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.22 lvl:3.28) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.22 lvl:2.56) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.05 lvl:2.37) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:3.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.70) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.35) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Innovation (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.20) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.14) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Integrity (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Adaptability (imp:1.83) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:1.77) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.67) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.66) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:1.56) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.43) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.39) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.31) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.31) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Innovation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Sincerity (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Social Orientation (imp:0.65) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.52) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Humility (imp:0.40) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.23) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Time Management (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Operations Analysis (imp:3.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operation and Control (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Persuasion (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.62) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:3.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Repairing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.25 lvl:2.62) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Programming (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.62) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 8,250
  annual_median    : $112,230
  annual_pct10     : $83,010
  annual_pct25     : $99,250
  annual_pct75     : $137,690
  annual_pct90     : $173,330
  annual_mean      : $124,180
  hourly_median    : $53.96

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($172,330)
  lowest_state     : Michigan ($76,210)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.261x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (15 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:    4,230  median: $ 104,800
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    1,810  median: $ 118,630
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,100  median: $ 124,800
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      870  median: $ 128,800
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:       60  median: $ 110,660
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:       60  median: $ 175,290

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (6 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:    4,230  median: $ 104,800
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    1,810  median: $ 118,630
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,100  median: $ 124,800
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      870  median: $ 128,800
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:       60  median: $ 110,660
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:       60  median: $ 175,290

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T20:33:40.767048Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (similarity: 0.4706)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_of_Naval_Architects_and_Marine_Engineers
  QID: Q7552571
  Extract: The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) is a global professional society that provides a forum for the advancement of the engineering profession as applied to the marine field. Although it particularly names the naval architecture and marine engineering specialties, the society 

  Title: Marine engineering (similarity: 0.5818)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_engineering
  QID: Q118291
  Extract: Marine engineering is the engineering of watercrafts, ocean systems, and ocean structures. After completing this degree, one can join a ship as an officer in the engine department and eventually rise to the rank of chief engineer. This rank is one of the top ranks onboard and is equal to the rank of

  Title: Naval architecture (similarity: 0.5455)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_architecture
  QID: Q1136352
  Extract: Naval architecture, or naval engineering, is an engineering discipline incorporating elements of mechanical, electrical, electronic, software and safety engineering as applied to the engineering design process, shipbuilding, maintenance, and operation of marine vessels and structures. Naval architec

  Title: List of Russian marine engineers (similarity: 0.4638)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Russian_marine_engineers
  QID: Q6596088
  Extract: 
This list of Russian marine engineers includes naval engineers and inventors of the Tsardom of Russia, Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and the Russian Federation.

  Title: HMS Sappho (1891) (similarity: 0.1852)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Sappho_(1891)
  QID: Q5634220
  Extract: HMS Sappho was an Apollo-class cruiser of the British Royal Navy which served from 1892 to 1918 in various colonial posts as well as around Britain.

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on detailed O*NET data covering skills, knowledge, work activities, and tasks. BLS wage data from May 2025 provides current market intelligence. The occupation has clear definitional boundaries and established professional pathways.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T14:45:02.906952+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,617
tokens_output        : 4,066
cost_usd             : $0.044138
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, but semantic neighbors include 'Marine engineering' and 'Naval architecture' which closely align with the occupation's dual focus areas. The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers represents the professional organization for this field.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects design, develop, and evaluate marine vessels, ship machinery, and related propulsion systems to ensure safe and efficient maritime operations. They perform critical analysis of ship stability, structural integrity, and compliance with international maritime regulations. These professionals combine advanced engineering principles with specialized marine industry knowledge to create innovative watercraft solutions.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects spend their days analyzing ship designs for stability, structural integrity, and vibration characteristics using specialized software like AutoCAD and SolidWorks. They review technical specifications to establish basic craft characteristics such as size, weight, speed, and propulsion requirements while ensuring compliance with international maritime safety standards. Much of their time involves preparing detailed technical reports for engineering teams, management, and clients, coordinating with regulatory bodies to minimize costs while meeting safety requirements. They design interior layouts including cargo spaces, passenger compartments, and mechanical systems, then prepare or oversee the creation of detailed drawings and schematics. Regular monitoring activities ensure vessels comply with life-saving equipment regulations and international standards.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts individuals with strong realistic and investigative personality traits who excel at systematic problem-solving and technical analysis. Successful marine engineers possess exceptional attention to detail and dependability, as their work directly impacts maritime safety and vessel performance. They demonstrate high intellectual curiosity and cautiousness, essential for navigating complex engineering challenges and regulatory requirements. These professionals thrive on deductive reasoning and critical thinking, enjoying the challenge of translating abstract engineering principles into concrete maritime solutions.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry requires a bachelor's degree in marine engineering, naval architecture, or related engineering discipline, with 52.6% of professionals holding bachelor's degrees according to education distribution data. Some professionals enter through post-secondary certificates in engineering technologies (15.8%) combined with relevant maritime experience. The Job Zone 4 classification indicates considerable preparation is needed, typically including internships or co-op programs with shipyards, maritime engineering firms, or government agencies.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects can advance to senior engineering positions, project management roles, or specialized consulting practices within the maritime industry. Career progression often leads to chief engineer positions at major shipbuilding companies, regulatory agency leadership, or independent consulting focusing on specific vessel types or marine systems. Some professionals transition into related fields such as aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering, leveraging their advanced technical skills and systems thinking abilities.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 8,250 professionals with a median annual wage of $112,230 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $83,010 to $173,330 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is significant, with District of Columbia offering the highest wages at $172,330 compared to Michigan's $76,210, representing a 2.26x ratio. Employment is concentrated in Manufacturing (4,230), Professional Services (1,810), and Government sectors (1,100), reflecting the industry's blend of private shipbuilding and public maritime infrastructure needs. The specialized nature of this field and growing emphasis on maritime transportation efficiency suggests stable demand for qualified professionals.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Marine engineering work shows moderate automation resistance due to the highly specialized nature of ship design and the critical safety requirements that demand human judgment and expertise. While computer-aided design tools and simulation software enhance productivity, the core activities of analyzing vessel stability, ensuring regulatory compliance, and solving complex maritime engineering problems require human creativity and decision-making that current automation cannot replicate.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [knowledge_overlap] Mechanical Engineers (17-2141.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share critical mechanical knowledge (Marine Engineers: imp:4.2, lvl:5.5) and engineering fundamentals with similar problem-solving approaches.
    data: Mechanical knowledge overlap
    data: Engineering and Technology knowledge
    data: Similar RIASEC R:I profile
  [skill_overlap] Aerospace Engineers (17-2011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require advanced critical thinking (imp:4.1, lvl:4.4) and complex problem solving for vehicle design and systems integration.
    data: Critical thinking skills
    data: Complex problem solving
    data: Vehicle design expertise
  [career_pathway] Ship Engineers (53-5031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct operational pathway where Marine Engineers design systems that Ship Engineers operate and maintain in maritime service.
    data: Marine vessel focus
    data: Related occupations listing
    data: Transportation knowledge overlap
  [task_similarity] Civil Engineers (17-2051.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve structural analysis, regulatory compliance evaluation, and preparation of technical reports for complex engineering projects.
    data: Structural analysis tasks
    data: Regulatory compliance work
    data: Technical reporting activities
  [transferable_skill] Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3027.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Strong transferability through shared mechanical knowledge, CAD software proficiency, and equipment evaluation skills.
    data: Mechanical knowledge
    data: CAD software usage
    data: Equipment evaluation abilities

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['marine engineer', 'naval architect', 'ship design', 'vessel engineering', 'maritime engineering', 'marine systems', 'shipbuilding', 'marine technology']
  exclude_keywords : ['ship captain', 'marine biologist', 'ocean scientist', 'port manager', 'maritime lawyer']
  title_patterns   : ['Marine Engineer', 'Naval Architect', 'Marine Design Engineer', 'Ship Designer', 'Maritime Engineer']
  common_variations: ['Marine Engineering Consultant', 'Naval Architecture Specialist', 'Ship Systems Engineer', 'Marine Equipment Engineer', 'Vessel Design Engineer', 'Maritime Technology Engineer', 'Marine Civil Engineer', 'Marine Equipment Design Engineer']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'engineering', 'marine', 'design', 'activities', 'principles', 'standards', 'technical', 'includes', 'naval', 'performance', 'control', 'problems', 'materials', 'mechanical', 'objects', 'structures', 'ideas']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  49  0.01645  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  onet_tasks:27%  dwas:24%
tendency                   42  0.01410  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  dwas:3%
engineering                30  0.01007  inference            inference:47%  wikipedia:33%  onet_tasks:7%
marine                     27  0.00907  inference            inference:41%  wikipedia:33%  onet_tasks:26%
design                     26  0.00873  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:23%  onet_dimensions:23%  wikipedia:23%
activities                 21  0.00705  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:43%  dwas:29%  onet_tasks:14%
principles                 18  0.00604  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
standards                  16  0.00537  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:25%  dwas:12%
technical                  15  0.00504  dwas                 dwas:47%  inference:27%  onet_dimensions:20%
includes                   14  0.00470  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  wikipedia:14%
naval                      14  0.00470  wikipedia            wikipedia:57%  inference:43%
performance                13  0.00436  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:54%  onet_tasks:23%  dwas:15%
control                    13  0.00436  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
problems                   12  0.00403  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:8%  dwas:8%
materials                  12  0.00403  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  onet_tasks:8%  dwas:8%
mechanical                 12  0.00403  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:42%  dwas:33%  inference:17%
objects                    12  0.00403  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
structures                 11  0.00369  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:45%  dwas:27%  wikipedia:18%
ideas                      11  0.00369  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
maritime                   11  0.00369  inference            inference:100%
monitoring                 10  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
safety                     10  0.00336  inference            inference:40%  onet_tasks:20%  wikipedia:20%
management                 10  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:20%  onet_tasks:10%
personnel                  10  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  onet_tasks:30%  dwas:30%
engineers                  10  0.00336  inference            inference:50%  wikipedia:40%  onet_tasks:10%
techniques                 10  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
resources                  10  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
body                       10  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needed                      9  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:11%  inference:11%
needs                       9  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
rules                       9  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
electronic                  9  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  dwas:33%  wikipedia:11%
human                       9  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
quickly                     9  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
characteristics             8  0.00269  dwas                 dwas:38%  onet_dimensions:25%  inference:25%
speed                       8  0.00269  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
compliance                  8  0.00269  dwas                 dwas:38%  inference:38%  onet_tasks:12%
operations                  8  0.00269  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%