7959 Naval Engineering Research Project Officer: civilian jobs and resume guide
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$171,270
Median national pay for Architectural and Engineering Manager
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Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Typical national pay$119,430–$221,540Median $167,220 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 5: extensive preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.
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Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.
Typical national pay$99,250–$137,690Median $112,230 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 4: considerable preparation is usually needed.
Civilian licensing or certification is common in this occupation. Check the state where you plan to work.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.
Tools and software named by O*NET
Autodesk AutoCAD
McNeel Rhinoceros 3D
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
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Architectural and Engineering Manager
Summary
Architectural and engineering manager coordinating technical activities in projects, directing design changes, consulting with clients, preparing budgets and contracts, and assessing project feasibility
Experience
Architectural and Engineering Manager
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Managed the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects
Directed, reviewed, or approved project design changes for various client projects
Consulted with clients to prepare project specifications and negotiate terms
Prepared budgets, bids, and contracts for architecture and engineering projects
Presented and explained proposals, reports, or findings to clients and stakeholders
Conferred with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures
Assessed project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand
Skills
Checking & Planning
Analyzing data, Approving expenditures, Implementing process changes, Developing procedures, Estimating product demand, Analyzing market research data
Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit
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On site, Remote
Education
Doctorate (PhD) Your university, Year
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Natural Sciences Manager
Summary
Natural Sciences Manager planning and directing activities in life sciences, physical sciences, and research development, overseeing teams and projects while preparing reports and proposals to meet scientific goals
Experience
Natural Sciences Manager
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Hired, supervised, and evaluated engineers, technicians, and researchers
Planned and directed research, development, and production activities
Reviewed project activities and prepared research, testing, or operational reports
Conferred with scientists, engineers, and regulators to plan or review projects
Developed client relationships and communicated project status and findings
Prepared project proposals and determined scientific goals within management outlines
Conducted research in field of expertise and made presentations at professional meetings
Conducting research of natural processes, Conducting research, Monitoring animal behavior, Directing services
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On site, Remote
Education
Doctorate (PhD) Your university, Year
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Marine Engineer and Naval Architect
1 certification
Summary
Marine engineer designing and evaluating marine vessels and ship machinery, ensuring compliance with regulations and conducting analyses for safety and efficiency
Experience
Marine Engineer and Naval Architect
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Performed monitoring activities to ensure ships complied with international regulations for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives
Designed complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, conforming to safety, efficiency, and economy standards
Conducted analyses of ships, including stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses
Studied design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, and propulsion
Maintained contact with contractors and clients, formulating reports to ensure completion of work at minimum cost
Coordinated activities with regulatory bodies to ensure repairs and alterations were at minimum cost and consistent with safety
Checked, tested, and maintained automatic controls and alarm systems
Skills
Checking & Planning
Evaluating equipment characteristics, Testing systems or equipment, Creating graphics of structures, Devising research protocols, Inspecting equipment or systems, Analyzing design requirements
Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint
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On site, Remote
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
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Which parts of your Naval Engineering Research Project Officer experience can you support when considering the civilian directions shown below?
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Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
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Rung starts with Architectural and Engineering Manager. Choose another direction above at any time; the code and only the skills you confirm will carry into the interview on this device.
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T06:17:58.060739+00:00.
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