Army
ENGINEERING

MOS

12A

Engineer

Description

Senior Army engineer providing broad technical expertise for infrastructure, construction, and facilities planning.

Core Skills

  • engineering project management
  • construction and infrastructure planning
  • requirements analysis
  • technical report writing
  • risk assessment and mitigation
  • budgeting and resource management
  • operations planning and coordination
  • policy development and implementation
  • data analysis and decision support
  • team leadership and supervision
  • stakeholder communication and briefing
  • process improvement
  • logistics coordination
  • cross-functional collaboration

Common Certifications

  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license pathway
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT) / Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Civilian Career Paths

  • CIVIL ENGINEERING
  • CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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