5601 Naval Mechanical Engineering

Core Skills

• naval machinery engineering
• propulsion support systems
• steam and gas turbines
• diesel engine systems
• pumps and piping
• shipboard power generation
• hvac and refrigeration
• machinery condition monitoring
• maintenance and readiness management

Civilian Career Paths

• Mechanical Engineering
• Facilities Management
• Fleet Management
• Project Management

Training & Development

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.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.