Description
Engineer Assistants perform various duties incidental to construction design, planning, estimating, and management. Personnel assigned this MOS are trained to use optical reading/electronic total station survey instruments to establish the horizontal and vertical alignment/layout for construction projects. In addition, they are trained to use manual/ Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) methods of preparing architectural/mechanical/ civil drawings, to include computations for bills of material/earthwork volumes.
Core Skills
- computer-aided design (CAD)
- technical drafting and blueprint creation
- surveying and geospatial data collection
- data analysis and computation (materials, volumes)
- GIS and mapping fundamentals
- technical report preparation
- requirements interpretation and translation
- quality control and accuracy checking
- file and version management
- collaboration with engineers and project managers
- time management and task prioritization
- problem solving and spatial reasoning
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
- AutoCAD Certification
- Construction Management Certification (e.g., CMAA CMIT)
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
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Data sourced from official Marine Corps 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.