Ocean Engineering, B.S.
What Can You Do With This Major?
We gathered data from our past graduates and found that most URI alumni who majored in Ocean Engineering, B.S. go on to work in these industries among others.
Defense
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Sonar Systems Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Systems Engineer 2 | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Site Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Associate Scientist | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
| Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Central Engineering and Applications Manager | $ 140,000 - $ 149,000 |
| Subsea Operations Manager | $ 150,000 + |
| Engineering Lead | $ 110,000 - $ 119,000 |
| Senior Systems Engineer | $ 120,000 - $ 129,000 |
| Engineering Supervisor | $ 150,000 + |
Engineering and Construction
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Project Consultant | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
| Civil Engineer I | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
| Field Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Project Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Site Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Site Manager | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
| Engineer II | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Senior Project Manager | $ 110,000 - $ 119,000 |
| Senior Principal and Operations Officer | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
| Offshore Project Manager | $ 120,000 - $ 129,000 |
Research
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Hydrographic Survey Technician | $ 40,000 - $ 49,000 |
| Associate Scientist | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
| Scientist | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Graduate Renewables Consultant | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Research Mechanical Engineer | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Engineer II (Numerical Modeler) | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Engineering Manager | $ 150,000 + |
| Robotics Test Engineer | $ 120,000 - $ 129,000 |
| RandD Engineer II | $ 120,000 - $ 129,000 |
| Director of Research and Development | $ 150,000 + |
Where Can You Find URI Graduates?
Many alumni who majored in Ocean Engineering, B.S. go on to pursue advanced degrees or careers across the globe.
Top Graduate Schools Enrolling Our Students
Texas AandM | University of Rhode Island | University of South Florida | University of Deleware | Penn State University | Northeastern University | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Oregon State University | Florida Institute of Technology | Naval Postgraduate School
Top Employers Hiring Our Grads
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock | Naval Undersea Warfare Center | Cashman Dredging | FarSounder | General Dynamics Electric Boat | Manson Construction | MassDOT | Cardinal Group USA | GEODynamics | NAVSEA | NREL | OceanX | Offshore Construction Associates | Systems and Technology Research | United States Navy | Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command | Anchor QEA | GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. | Pare Corporation | Applied Physical Sciences Corp
What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate?
Across all majors, employers want to hire recent graduates who have the core skills that lead to a successful career. Ask your academic advisor which courses introduce or build upon these 8 Career Readiness competencies. After that, your Career Education Specialist (CES) can help you demonstrate these acquired skills and experiences in your resume.
Career Readiness for All Majors:
- Critical thinking
- Oral and written communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Digital technology
- Professionalism
- Career and self development
- Equity and inclusion
Ocean Engineering, B.S. Skills:
These skills are recommended and ranked by URI alumni with this major.
- Research
- SolidWorks (CAD)
- Coastal Resilience
- Structural Engineering
- Robotics
Contact
Roosevelt Hall
90 Lower College Rd
Kingston, RI 02881
401.874.2993 (ph) / 401.874.5085 (f)
