Civil Engineer - Now Hiring

Position Overview

Every year huge investments are made on construction projects that support the Navy’s high-tech fleet of ships, aircraft, equipment and personnel. At the center of these projects is 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’ve ever dreamed of building the most advanced military projects in history, the opportunity to become a Navy Civil Engineer awaits.

The CEC Collegiate Program introduces you to Navy life at your own pace. There are no uniforms, no drilling, and no service obligation until after you graduate. Simply work toward your degree, earn as you go, and then begin the process of becoming a commissioned Navy Civil Engineer Corps Officer.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the Navy Civil Engineer Corps, you will engage in a wide range of civil engineering activities, including architecture, construction engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, geotechnical and hydraulic engineering, land surveying, structural engineering, transportation engineering, and community planning. In this role, you may be responsible for:

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

Contract Management – Act as the primary liaison between the Navy and civilian contractors, managing multi-million dollar contracts and resolving project challenges.

Public Works – Oversee the maintenance and development of Navy shore facilities, supervise utilities, manage budgets, and approve public works plans.

Construction Battalions – Command up to 600 enlisted Seabee construction workers in projects that support both humanitarian efforts and military deployments.

Pay and Benefits

From the day you start, you will receive:

• Competitive salary
• Free health insurance
• Free housing
• A retirement plan
• 30 days paid vacation per year

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizen
• Bachelor’s degree – preferably in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering

General qualifications may vary depending on your service history.

Education Opportunities

Prospective Navy Civil Engineers may qualify for the Civil Engineer Collegiate (CEC) Program, earning between $2,900 and $5,800 per month (depending on rank and housing allowance) while in school for up to 24 months, with a salary and medical benefits. After your initial tour, opportunities to further your education, including master’s or doctoral degrees at institutions like the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), may be available. Additional programs include the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Navy Tuition Assistance Program, Navy College Program, VOLED Assistance Center, VOLED Region Advisors, Navy War College (NWC), and USAF Air University Air Command and Staff College.

Work Environment

As a Civil Engineer, you may work at Navy bases or ports of call worldwide and be deployed to assist with the development or reconstruction of areas affected by natural disasters. Your work setting can vary from indoor offices and shops to outdoor environments.

Part-Time Opportunities

There are part-time roles available as a Civil Engineer in the Navy Reserve. In these roles, your duties will be performed during scheduled drilling and training periods, typically at a location near your home.