Marine & Maritime
Marine Engineer
Designs, operates, and maintains the propulsion, power, and mechanical systems that keep ships running.
TechnicalField BasedInternational
Marine & Maritime
Offshore Engineer
Designs and supports the structures, platforms, and systems used to extract oil, gas, or wind energy at sea.
Compare with another careerWhat you do
Works on the structural, mechanical, or process engineering of offshore platforms, rigs, or wind installations, including foundation design, mooring systems, and topside equipment. Supports installation and operations, often involving site visits or offshore rotations.
Typical work environment
A mix of office-based design work and time offshore or at fabrication yards, often on rotational schedules for site-based roles.
Typical entry point
Graduate engineer at an offshore energy operator, engineering contractor, or classification society
Relevant subjects
Core
PhysicsMathematics
Also relevant
Chemistry
Relevant interests
Core
Energy
Also relevant
Ships / MarineMachinesEnvironment
Useful skills
Mechanical design· IntermediateAnalytical thinking· AdvancedProblem solving· AdvancedCAD· Intermediate
These are useful, relevant skills to build over time — not a checklist you need to already have.
Common education routes
Bachelor's degree—Civil EngineeringPrimary route
Bachelor's degree—Mechanical EngineeringCommon route
Bachelor's degree—Marine EngineeringCommon route
These are common routes in, not the only path — and not a university or course recommendation.
Career characteristics
Strong salary potentialGood international mobilityTravel-heavyDeep technical specialisation
General tendencies for this career, not a guarantee — actual roles vary by employer and location.
Industries
MarineEnergyRenewable EnergyOil & Gas
Tags
STEMTechnicalField-basedInternational
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