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Marine Architects

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Marine Architects

Job Requirements


Examples of knowledge and skills required


Work Activities of Marine Architects

Importance
Activity
100% 

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

  • draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
  • write product performance requirements

90% 

Getting Information

  • collect scientific or technical data
  • read blueprints
  • read technical drawings
  • obtain information from individuals

90% 

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

  • resolve engineering or science problems

90% 

Thinking Creatively

  • use creativity in graphics
  • design construction projects
  • create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
  • develop mathematical simulation models
  • use creativity in designing interior spaces
  • design office layout

87% 

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

  • conduct performance testing

83% 

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
  • use field notes in technical drawings
  • use government regulations
  • use graphic arts techniques
  • use knowledge of regulations in surveying or construction activities
  • use technical regulations for engineering problems
  • use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
  • use project management techniques
  • use library or online Internet research techniques

83% 

Analyzing Data or Information

  • analyze engineering design problems
  • analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
  • evaluate costs of engineering projects
  • evaluate engineering data
  • analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
  • analyze project proposal to determine feasibility, cost, or time
  • analyze test data
  • analyze engineering test data

80% 

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

  • inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance

80% 

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

  • understand engineering data or reports
  • understand construction specifications
  • understand government construction contracting regulations
  • recognize construction industry codes or symbols on blueprints

77% 

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

    70% 

    Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

    • confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel

    70% 

    Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

    • coordinate engineering project activities
    • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff

    70% 

    Handling and Moving Objects

      70% 

      Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

      • plan testing of engineering methods
      • plan construction of structures or facilities

      70% 

      Processing Information

      • compile numerical or statistical data
      • develop tables depicting data

      67% 

      Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

      • explain complex mathematical information

      67% 

      Documenting/Recording Information

        67% 

        Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

        • estimate time needed for project
        • convert design specifications to cost estimates

        67% 

        Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

        • work as a team member

        63% 

        Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

        • evaluate product design

        60% 

        Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

        • communicate technical information

        57% 

        Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

        • advise clients or customers
        • advise clients regarding engineering problems

        53% 

        Developing Objectives and Strategies

        • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
        • develop plans for programs or projects

        53% 

        Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

        • direct personnel in support of engineering activities
        • delegate authority for engineering activities
        • supervise engineering managers or staff
        • assign work to staff or employees


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        This project is supported, in part, by the NationalScience Foundation.  Opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily the Foundation