Navy
ENGINEERING
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
5100
Naval Construction and Engineering
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
This subspecialty focuses on engineering and construction work for naval facilities, waterfront infrastructure, utilities, and expeditionary support sites. Duties can include project planning, design review, construction oversight, and facility lifecycle management.
Core Skills
- construction management
- civil engineering
- facility design
- contract oversight
- cost estimation
- construction scheduling
- quality assurance
- safety management
- infrastructure planning
Common Certifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- LEED AP Building Design and Construction
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- Associate Constructor (AC)
Civilian Career Paths
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- Associate Constructor (AC)
- AutoCAD Certified User
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- LEED AP Building Design and Construction
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy 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.