Navy Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
5203 Plant Propulsion Systems
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Plant propulsion systems officers work with naval vessel power production, machinery, fluid systems, controls, and propulsion distribution. They oversee plant operation, maintenance planning, testing, casualty response, and readiness evaluation.
Core Skills
- propulsion systems engineering
- steam and fluid systems
- turbomachinery
- electrical generation
- plant controls
- heat transfer
- preventive maintenance
- casualty procedure execution
- propulsion testing
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
- Electrical Engineering
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
Career Growth
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- NRC Reactor Operator License
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
- Nuclear Technicians
- Ship Engineers
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Aerospace Engineers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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