Marine engineer or naval architect
Designs, builds, and tests ships and boats, their machinery, and systems like power and propulsion.
Will AI replace marine engineer or naval architect jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: High. More AI overlap than 69 in 100 jobs. AI can help with many tasks. The job is changing fast, and people who use AI well will lead it. 4% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Study data to see if product ideas are workable
- Prepare plans, cost estimates, schedules, and contract details
- Write technical reports for engineers, managers, and sales staff
What stays human
- Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems
- Evaluate marine equipment during acceptance tests and trial voyages
- Run environmental, operating, and performance tests on marine machinery
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +6.7%. Typical pay: $112,230 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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