Coast Guard Rating · Engineering
CG-NEN10 Naval Engineering
Overview
A Naval Engineering officer executes and oversees the design, construction, acquisition, operation, maintenance, and sustainment of cutters and boats. The officer supports existing assets and brings new assets into service through recapitalization projects and programs.
Core Skills
- engineering project management
- systems engineering and integration
- asset lifecycle management
- maintenance and sustainment planning
- technical requirements development
- budgeting and resource management
- risk management and mitigation
- vendor and contract oversight
- configuration and change management
- reliability and performance analysis
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Project
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Bentley MicroStation
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Microsoft Power BI
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Fleet Management
- Project Management
- Procurement
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded
- Certified Analytics Professional: Expert (CAP-X) · Funded
- Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) · Funded
- Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA)
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) · Funded
Career Growth
- Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
- National 1st Assistant Engineer Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine
- Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exam: Control Systems · Funded
- Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exam - Fire Protection
- Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exam: Industrial and Systems · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
- Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
- Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
- Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
- Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.
Related Occupations
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Similar Specialties
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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