Navy Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
1103 Ocean Engineering
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Ocean engineering officers work with engineered systems that operate in or interact with oceans and coastal waters. They focus on areas such as hydrodynamics, marine structures, subsea equipment, offshore operations, and ocean environmental conditions.
Core Skills
- ocean engineering
- marine systems analysis
- hydrodynamics
- offshore structure design
- underwater systems
- marine materials engineering
- coastal and ocean data analysis
- technical project management
- marine safety assessment
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
- Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP): AutoCAD for Design and Drafting
- MathWorks Certified MATLAB Associate
Career Growth
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Also Common
- ASNE Naval Engineering Certificate
What the Work Involves
- Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
- Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
- Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.
- Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
- Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.
Related Occupations
- Ship Engineers
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Aerospace Engineers
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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