Description
Combat engineers supervise, or serve, as a member of a team, squad, section, or platoon. They are engaged in providing mobility, counter-mobility and survivability support to combat forces.
Core Skills
- combat engineering operations
- construction and field fortifications
- demolitions and explosives handling
- route clearance and obstacle reduction
- basic surveying and site layout
- equipment operation and maintenance
- risk assessment and safety management
- team leadership and supervision
- technical drawing interpretation
- logistics coordination
- problem solving under stress
- written and verbal reporting
- training and mentoring
- adaptability in austere environments
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
- Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
- Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT)
- American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder
- Explosives Handler/Blaster Certification (where applicable)
Civilian Career Paths
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Army 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.