Marine Corps MOS · Engineering
1361 Engineer Assistant
Overview
Engineer Assistants support construction design, planning, estimating, and management and use survey instruments to establish horizontal and vertical project layouts. They prepare architectural, mechanical, and civil drawings using manual or computer aided drafting methods and calculate bills of material and 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
- collaboration with engineers and project managers
- problem solving and spatial reasoning
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
- Project Management
- Geospatial Intelligence
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting
Career Growth
- Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT®)
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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 1361. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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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