Description
It’s critical that Air Force buildings and structures are not only maintained, but remain combat ready. Responsible for coming up with and implementing solutions to complex problems, Civil Engineers keep our facilities and utilities running effectively. From drafting, surveying and planning to explosive ordnance disposal and disaster preparedness, these highly trained engineers provide necessary problem skills and a wide range of expertise to thousands of structures around the world.
Core Skills
- infrastructure and facilities engineering
- project and program management
- requirements analysis and planning
- budgeting and resource management
- risk assessment and mitigation
- disaster preparedness and continuity planning
- data center and critical infrastructure awareness
- contracting and vendor management
- construction and renovation oversight
- asset management and lifecycle planning
- environmental and safety compliance
- team leadership and supervision
- process improvement and Lean/Six Sigma
- technical report writing and briefing
Common Certifications
- Engineer in Training (EIT)/Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
- Professional Engineer (PE) License Pathway
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
- Explosives Handler Certification (if EOD-related)
Civilian Career Paths
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Air Force publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.