Navy Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
5100 Naval Construction and Engineering
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Naval Construction and Engineering officers perform engineering and construction work for naval facilities, waterfront infrastructure, utilities, and expeditionary support sites. They may plan projects, review designs, oversee construction, and manage facilities throughout their lifecycles.
Core Skills
- construction management
- civil engineering
- facility design
- contract oversight
- cost estimation
- construction scheduling
- quality assurance
- safety management
- infrastructure planning
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Procore software
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
Civilian Career Paths
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- Associate Constructor (AC)
- Autodesk Certified User: AutoCAD
- 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
What the Work Involves
- Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
- Develop or implement quality control programs.
- Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
- Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
- Direct and supervise construction or related workers.
Related Occupations
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- General and Operations Managers
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
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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