Civil Engineer

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 – work toward your degree, earn as you go, and then begin the process of becoming a commissioned Navy Civil Engineer Corps Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Contract Management — Serve as the primary contact between the Navy and civilian contractors, managing contracts worth up to hundreds of millions of dollars and handling every aspect from construction oversight to resolving design issues.
• Public Works — Assume responsibility for Navy shore facilities, supervise utilities, oversee construction and repair, manage budgets, and approve public works plans.
• Construction Battalions — Command up to 600 enlisted Seabee construction workers in projects supporting both humanitarian outreach and military deployment.

Required Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

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