{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:23.941Z","occupation":{"soc":"17-2121.00","title":"Marine Engineers and Naval Architects","group":"Architecture & Engineering","sector":"54","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers marine engineering and naval architecture practice across commercial shipbuilding, regulatory compliance, vessel analysis, and client-facing project delivery environments calibrated to Job Zone 4 preparation.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["International maritime regulations and life-saving equipment standards — identify and apply under direct supervision during ship compliance inspections at a commercial shipyard.","Basic hull and superstructure specifications — review and interpret under guidance to support preliminary design activities in a naval architecture office.","Stability and structural analysis data — collect and organize under supervision using analytical software tools on assigned vessel projects.","Design proposals and vessel characteristic data — gather and summarize with direction to support size, weight, and speed assessments for new craft.","Technical reports for engineering and management personnel — draft initial versions under close review using office suite and document management software.","CAD software and basic drafting tools — operate under supervision to produce standard hull geometry drawings in a marine design environment.","Automatic control and alarm systems on vessels — assist in routine checks and tests following established inspection protocols under senior engineer oversight.","Contractor and client correspondence — prepare routine written summaries and progress updates under guidance to support project communication workflows.","Spreadsheet and database software — use to enter, retrieve, and organize vessel performance and compliance data under direction in an engineering office.","Mathematics and physics principles — apply to introductory ship calculations such as displacement and draft estimation under the direction of a licensed marine engineer."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Ship compliance monitoring activities — conduct independently against international regulations for pollution prevention and life-saving equipment across routine vessel inspections.","Hull and superstructure design elements — develop and refine using CAD software to meet safety and efficiency specifications with reduced oversight in a shipbuilding project environment.","Stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses — perform using analytical and scientific software for standard vessel types and document findings in formal engineering reports.","Basic craft characteristics such as displacement, speed, and propulsion — evaluate from design proposals and specifications to inform project decisions on mid-complexity vessel programs.","Technical reports for engineering and management audiences — prepare independently, translating complex analytical results into clear written summaries using document management and presentation software.","Regulatory body coordination for ship repairs and alterations — facilitate communications and submissions to meet safety requirements while managing cost constraints on routine projects.","Automatic control and alarm systems — test, troubleshoot, and maintain on assigned vessels following manufacturer and classification society protocols with routine self-direction.","Project schedules and contractor deliverables — monitor and track using project management software to support on-time, on-budget completion of vessel engineering scopes.","Cross-functional information — synthesize from engineering, operations, and client sources to identify design conflicts and recommend practical solutions in familiar project contexts.","Quality control reviews of design drawings and calculations — conduct systematically against applicable codes and standards within a naval architecture or marine engineering firm."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Full hull and superstructure design programs — lead autonomously from concept through production drawings, ensuring conformity with international safety, efficiency, and economy standards on complex vessels.","Comprehensive ship analyses including stability, structural, weight, and vibration — execute across non-routine vessel configurations using advanced analytical software and resolve discrepancies without escalation.","Multivariable craft characteristic trade-offs involving size, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft — evaluate and optimize independently to meet competing client performance and regulatory requirements.","Regulatory compliance strategy for life-saving equipment and pollution prevention systems — develop and implement across a fleet or project portfolio, adapting to evolving international maritime standards.","High-stakes technical reports and proposals — author for engineering leadership, clients, and classification societies, synthesizing complex data into actionable recommendations with professional written precision.","Contractor and client relationships — manage proactively across the full project lifecycle, resolving disputes and ensuring technical scope, cost, and schedule alignment on large-scale marine projects.","Systems-level analyses of vessel control architecture, propulsion integration, and automation — conduct and validate, identifying latent failure modes and recommending design improvements across complex ship systems.","Novel engineering problems in marine design such as unconventional hull forms or emerging propulsion technologies — diagnose and resolve by applying inductive and deductive reasoning across discipline boundaries.","Cross-disciplinary design reviews incorporating mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering inputs — coordinate and arbitrate to produce integrated, code-compliant vessel designs within schedule constraints.","Mentorship and technical guidance — provide to developing engineers on analysis methods, regulatory interpretation, and professional report writing within a naval architecture or marine engineering organization."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational engineering standards and design methodologies for hull, superstructure, and systems development — establish and continuously improve to advance safety, innovation, and competitive performance across a marine enterprise.","Strategic compliance frameworks aligned with evolving IMO, SOLAS, and MARPOL regulations — develop and champion at the organizational level, shaping internal policy and industry engagement.","Enterprise-wide ship analysis capability including stability, structural, and vibration competencies — build by directing investment in tools, talent, and processes that raise technical performance across project portfolios.","Senior client and regulatory authority relationships — cultivate and sustain at the executive level, representing the organization's technical credibility in contract negotiations and classification society proceedings.","Complex, multi-vessel or fleet engineering programs — direct from initiation through delivery, integrating cost, schedule, safety, and innovation objectives across multidisciplinary teams in high-stakes commercial environments.","Technical talent pipeline for marine engineering and naval architecture — design and lead through structured mentorship programs, competency frameworks, and professional development pathways across the organization.","Emerging maritime technologies such as alternative propulsion, autonomous systems, and advanced materials — evaluate strategic relevance, sponsor research initiatives, and guide adoption decisions at the organizational level.","High-value technical proposals, executive briefings, and industry publications — produce and present to shape organizational direction, win major contracts, and influence professional standards in the marine sector.","Cross-organizational and interdisciplinary engineering governance — lead by establishing review boards, decision frameworks, and quality assurance systems that ensure design integrity across all vessel programs.","Industry-wide knowledge advancement in marine engineering — drive through participation in standards committees, academic collaboration, and thought leadership that positions the organization at the forefront of naval architecture practice."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}