Army MOS · Engineering
120A Construction Engineering Technician
Overview
A Construction Engineering Technician provides construction, survey and design, and electrical engineering expertise. The technician applies this expertise across a broad spectrum of engineer operations in various units.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- construction project management
- requirements and site surveys
- technical drawing interpretation
- CAD/BIM coordination
- cost estimating and budgeting
- scheduling and resource planning
- quality assurance and inspections
- risk and safety management
- team leadership and supervision
- specification and standards compliance
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User
- Aggregate Testing Technician: Level 1 · Funded
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Civil · Funded
- Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM)
Career Growth
- Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP): AutoCAD for Design and Drafting · Funded
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) · Funded
- Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exam: Civil · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
- Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
- Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
- Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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