Also called: MWS Surveyor
Approves risky offshore operations, like lifting a wind turbine or towing an oil platform, on behalf of insurers.
A warranty surveyor reviews engineering plans for an offshore lift, checks weather limits, inspects the vessel, and signs off before the operation can go ahead.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in naval architecture or marine engineering, or a master mariner background.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering.
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 17-2121: Much faster than average (7% or higher).
Low risk for 10 years. AI checks plans faster, but insurers want an expert who signs off risky lifts and tows in person.
Classes: AP Physics, AP Calculus, Earth science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-2121.
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