What is a marine structural designer and how to become one

Key steps to become a marine structural designer

1. Explore marine structural designer education requirements

   Most common marine structural designer degrees

   Associate

   41.9 %

   Bachelor's

   32.3 %

   High School Diploma

   9.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific marine structural designer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Auto-Cad	21.86%
   Engineering Drawings	19.16%
   Installation Drawings	17.32%
   ABS	14.06%
   Structural Design	9.48%

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3. Complete relevant marine structural designer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New marine structural designers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a marine structural designer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real marine structural designer resumes.

4. Research marine structural designer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage documentation of existing projects, perform ECN resolutions.
   • Acquire knowledge of 3D piping design through training and direct experience using Catia.
   • Coordinate the building of parts to coincide with the CADDS5 to CATIA V5 conversion process.
   • Initiate and oversee development from initial concept sketch to final production, working closely with Chinese engineering and manufacturing vendors.

5. Apply for marine structural designer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a marine structural designer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams