Being a Marine engineer might sound like a nine to five job. You would be required to sit at an office, design and study technology in order to solve matters or create new designs. However, if you work hands-on on a ship then you would get the opportunity to travel. The path you decide to embark on makes a difference in your future. If you are adventurous and love to travel this could be an advantage for you. If you are someone who loves high-risk projects that allow you to work under pressure real-life situations that need to be solved, this would be the job for you. No matter which type of job you prefer, a desk-job or a practical job that allows you to travel, being a marine engineer opens up many avenues for the future.