Navy Rating · Engineering
144X Engineering Duty Officer-Ship Engineering
Overview
A ship engineering duty officer works on the design, acquisition, construction, repair, maintenance, conversion, overhaul, and disposal of naval vessels. This officer applies naval engineering expertise to ships, submarines, and aircraft carriers.
Core Skills
- ship systems engineering and lifecycle management
- systems acquisition and program management
- maintenance planning and reliability engineering
- configuration management and change control
- requirements analysis and technical trade studies
- budgeting and cost/schedule control (Earned Value)
- shipyard and depot-level maintenance oversight
- risk management and mitigation planning
- cross-functional team leadership
- compliance with engineering and safety standards
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Bentley MicroStation
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Microsoft Project
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- SAP software
- Microsoft Excel
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Project Management
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Cathodic Protection Tester (CP1)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Career Growth
- Cathodic Protection Technologist (CP3)
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
- Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exam: Naval Architecture and Marine
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
- Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
- Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.
- Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
- Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.
Related Occupations
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Project Management Specialists
- Electrical and Electronic 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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