Army MOS · Engineering
12A Engineer
Overview
An Engineer provides general engineering expertise to Army activities. Most positions serve Department of the Army, Department of Defense, Joint Staff, major command, or field activities.
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
- data analysis and decision support
- team leadership and supervision
- stakeholder communication and briefing
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Autodesk Revit
- Bentley MicroStation
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP)
- Building Plans Examiner: B3
- Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP)
- Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA)
- Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
Career Growth
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Chemical
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Civil
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Environmental
Also Common
- Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
- Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)
What the Work Involves
- Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
- Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
- Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
- Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
- Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems or structures, using computer-assisted design or drawing tools.
Related Occupations
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Construction Managers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 12A. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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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