Design, develop, and take responsibility for the installation of ship machinery and related equipment including propulsion machines and power supply systems.

Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment. Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies in order to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures. Prepare, or direct the preparation of, product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics. Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises. Analyze data in order to determine feasibility of product proposals. Confer with research personnel in order to clarify or resolve problems, and to develop or modify designs. Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards. Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment. Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted, as well as sequences and phases of test operations. Maintain and coordinate repair of marine machinery and equipment for installation on vessels. Inspect marine equipment and machinery in order to draw up work requests and job specifications. Review work requests, and compare them with previous work completed on ships in order to ensure that costs are economically sound. Prepare technical reports for use by engineering, management, or sales personnel. Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients in order to ensure completion of work at minimum cost. Coordinate activities with regulatory bodies in order to ensure repairs and alterations are at minimum cost, consistent with safety. Procure materials needed to repair marine equipment and machinery. Act as liaisons between ships' captains and shore personnel in order to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained, and that ships are operated safely and efficiently. Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems. Maintain records of engineering department activities, including expense records and details of equipment maintenance and repairs. Perform monitoring activities in order to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life saving equipment and pollution preventatives. Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions. Schedule machine overhauls and the servicing of electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewage systems. Supervise other engineers and crewmembers, and train them for routine and emergency duties.

Engineering and Technology -- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Physics -- Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes. Design -- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems . Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Science -- Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. Quality Control Analysis -- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Visualization -- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Inductive Reasoning -- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment -- Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.