Job Description

Every year huge investments are made on construction projects that support the Navy\xe2\x80\x99s high-tech fleet of ships, aircraft, equipment and personnel. At the center of these projects are a talented group of Civil Engineers who help to ensure that each initiative is conceived, planned and completed on time, in budget and according to specification. If you\xe2\x80\x99ve ever dreamed of building the most advanced military projects in history, the opportunity to become a Navy Civil Engineer awaits.

As part of the Navy Civil Engineer Corps, you can receive unrivaled hands-on experience and advanced training in civil engineering areas including architecture, construction engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulic engineering, land surveying, structural engineering, transportation engineering and community planning. You\xe2\x80\x99ll quickly find yourself in charge of vital Navy projects, where you might:

• Oversee construction of everything from runways to docks to buildings of all kinds
• Supervise and manage utilities and other critical services
• Manage a variety of skilled construction workers (Seabees)
• Arrange budgets and schedules
• Approve completed work

More specifically, you can focus your work on any or all of the following areas:

Contract Management \xe2\x80\x93 Be the primary contact between Navy and civilian contractors, managing contracts worth up to hundreds of millions of dollars. Handle every aspect of a project, from overseeing construction, to resolving design problems, to ensuring that payments are correctly processed.

Public Works \xe2\x80\x93 Assume responsibility for any of the hundreds of Navy shore facilities \xe2\x80\x93 some as large as entire cities. Supervise and maintain utilities. Oversee construction and repair, manage budgets, approve public works plans and provide services to visiting ships.

Construction Battalions \xe2\x80\x93 Command up to 600 Enlisted Seabee construction workers in the construction of airfields, bridges, ports or buildings \xe2\x80\x93 all in support of both humanitarian outreach and military deployment.

As a Civil Engineer, you may work at Navy bases or ports of call around the globe. You may be deployed to help develop or rebuild areas affected by natural disasters. Your day-to-day work may be indoors, outdoors, in a shop environment or in office surroundings.

Those pursuing a Civil Engineering role must first attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI. OCS is a program that provides a comprehensive and intense introduction to the responsibilities of Navy Officers over the course of approximately three months. Here they learn about the military structure of the U.S. Navy, its rich history of traditions and customs, leadership development and military etiquette.

Following that, you will attend Civil Engineer Corps Officer School. Here, you\xe2\x80\x99ll receive specialized training needed for Navy projects including management, administration, contract management, public works and specialized military roles such as Construction Battalions.

Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.

Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.

Prospective Navy Civil Engineers may qualify for the Civil Engineer Collegiate Program (CECP), which provides up to $139,000 while you are pursuing your engineering or architecture degree. You could earn between $2,900 and $5,800 per month, depending on your rank and BAH while in school. The national average is $3,900 per month.

Following your initial tour as a Civil Engineer, you can attend the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, CA, where you may be able to earn a master\xe2\x80\x99s or doctoral degree while being paid full-time.

Opportunities for further education within this platform include:

• Navy College Program
• VOLED Assistance Center
• VOLED Region Advisors
• Navy War College (NWC)
• USAF Air University Air Command and Staff College

A four-year degree is required to work in the Civil Engineering Corps. Candidates seeking an Officer position in this community must have a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in the field of civil, mechanical or electrical engineering.

Candidates must also be U.S. citizens and willing to serve worldwide.

General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you\xe2\x80\x99re currently serving, whether you\xe2\x80\x99ve served before or whether you\xe2\x80\x99ve never served before.

Serving part-time as a Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Civil Engineers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.

For annual training, Civil Engineers may serve anywhere in the world, whether at sea, stateside, or in bases and camps in countries around the world.

Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.

Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) \xe2\x80\x93 or the equivalent.

Civil Engineers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.

For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement \xe2\x80\x93 so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.

Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.