Army MOS · Engineering
12Z Combat Engineering Senior Sergeant
Overview
Combat Engineering Senior Sergeants inspect and advise on bridging, rafting, river crossings, construction, assault operations, and ground and aerial reconnaissance. They coordinate engineer support and the employment of engineer elements, enforce construction and safety standards, and collect, analyze, evaluate, and disseminate intelligence data.
Core Skills
- construction and engineering project management
- bridging and rafting operations planning
- route and terrain reconnaissance
- operations planning and staff integration
- scheduling and work breakdown structuring
- safety and risk management programs
- technical advising to command and staff
- cross functional coordination with other units
- team leadership and supervision
- quality control and inspection
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Adobe Acrobat
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- 50001 Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems (50001 CP EnMS)
- Architect Registration Examination (ARE)
- Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM)
- Certified Associate Constructor (CAC)
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) · Funded · Promotion points
Career Growth
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Chemical · Funded · Promotion points
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Industrial and Systems · Funded · Promotion points
Also Common
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Other Disciplines · Funded · Promotion points
- Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Exam
What the Work Involves
- Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
- Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
- Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
- Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.
- Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 12Z. 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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