Army MOS · Engineering
12T Technical Engineer
Overview
A Technical Engineer supervises or participates in construction site development through technical investigations, surveying, and drafting. This specialist develops construction plans and specifications and performs quality control inspections.
Core Skills
- land surveying and geospatial data collection
- CAD drafting and design
- construction planning and estimating
- quality control and inspection
- technical report writing
- blueprint reading and creation
- GIS data interpretation
- project documentation and records management
- data analysis and visualization
- team coordination on construction sites
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Bentley MicroStation
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk Revit
Civilian Career Paths
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Geospatial Intelligence
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Aggregate Testing Technician: Level 1 · Funded · Promotion points
- Architect Registration Examination (ARE)
- Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP): Revit for Structural Design
- Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP)
- Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM)
Career Growth
- Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP): AutoCAD for Design and Drafting · Funded · Promotion points
- Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP): Civil 3D for Infrastructure Design
- Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP): Revit for Architectural Design
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Remote Sensing Technologist (ASPRS) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.
- Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
- Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
- Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
Related Occupations
- Architectural and Civil Drafters
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Construction Managers
- Construction and Building Inspectors
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 12T. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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