What do they do?

Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship.

Also known as:

Barge Engineer, Engineer, Ferry Engineer, Harbor Engineer, Port Engineer, Ship Engineer, Towboat Engineer, Tug Boat Engineer, Tugboat Engineer, Vessel Engineer

Typical Wages

Wages$0$40K$80K$120K$160K$200KPercentiles10th25thMedian75th90th$56k$71k$101k$130k$162k

Projected Growth Rate

Little to no change

Employment of Ship Engineers is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032.

Projected Employment in OH

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    Ranks #17 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (44%)
  • Some college, no degree  (22%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (14%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (10%)
  • Associate's degree  (9%)
  • Master's degree  (2%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (<1%)

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People in this career often have these skills:

  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  • Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
  • Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  • Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
  • Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
  • Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
  • Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  • Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Monitor engine operation or functioning.
  • Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
  • Monitor availability of equipment or supplies.
  • Operate ships or other watercraft.
  • Direct emergency management activities.
  • Maintain watercraft engines or machinery.
  • Record operational or production data.
  • Control pumps or pumping equipment.
  • Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment.
  • Clean facilities or work areas.
  • Clean machinery or equipment.
  • Record operational details of travel.
  • Acquire supplies or equipment.
  • Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
  • Direct maintenance or repair activities.
  • Fabricate products or components using machine tools.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 29.3 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

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