Ship Engineers
Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship.
About the profession
Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship.
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Based on the Ship Engineers role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Ship Engineer → Practitioner Ship Engineer → Senior Practitioner Ship Engineer → Lead Ship Engineer
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
142K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $57,140 - $78,333/year With equity/bonuses: $62,854 - $94,000 Top markets (SF/NYC): $65,711 - $94,000 Execute core tasks using Critical Thinking…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Monitor engine, machinery, or equipment indicators when vessels are underway, and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $39,998 - $70,500 Year 2-3: Junior level $78,333 - $94,549 Year 4-6: Mid level $94,549 - $102,511 Year 7-10: Senior level $102,511 - $126,754 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Ship Engineer genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Critical Thinking and Operations Monitoring You communicate clearly with…
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