Marine Corps MOS · Engineering
1302 Combat Engineer Officer
Overview
Combat Engineer Officers command or assist in commanding engineer units that operate and maintain heavy equipment, conduct engineer reconnaissance, emplace obstacles, and perform breaching and clearance operations. Their units also construct roads, airfields, landing zones, survivability positions, base camps, and bridges, store and dispense bulk fuel products, and install, operate, and maintain tactical utility systems.
Core Skills
- engineering project management
- construction and infrastructure planning
- route and area clearance planning
- risk assessment and safety management
- explosives and demolitions planning (policy-level)
- requirements analysis and scoping
- logistics and resource management
- cross-functional team leadership
- GIS and mapping interpretation
- training development and delivery
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
- Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
Career Growth
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- State Blaster License
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
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
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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