Coast Guard Rating · Engineering
CG-CEN10 Civil Engineering
Overview
Civil engineering specialty officers manage the Coast Guard's shore infrastructure capital asset portfolio. They oversee the full life cycle of land, buildings, and structures through planning, budgeting, design, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and divestiture.
Core Skills
- facilities and infrastructure management
- capital project planning and execution
- asset lifecycle and portfolio management
- budgeting and cost control
- contract and vendor management
- risk and resilience planning
- regulatory and code compliance
- construction oversight and commissioning
- operations and maintenance planning
- team and stakeholder leadership
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Microsoft Project
- Procore software
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Bentley MicroStation
Civilian Career Paths
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Architectural Apprentice Drafter
- Architectural Certified Drafter
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded
Career Growth
- Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP)
- Building Plans Examiner: B3 · Funded
- Architect Registration Examination (ARE)
What the Work Involves
- Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
- Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.
- Plan, administer, and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
- Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
- Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
Related Occupations
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Project Management Specialists
- Industrial Engineers
- Hydrologic Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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