Navy Rating · Engineering
510X Civil Engineering Officer
Overview
Civil Engineering Officers execute and manage the planning, design, acquisition, and construction of Navy shore facilities. They also oversee facility operations and maintenance as professional engineers, architects, acquisition specialists, and Seabee Combat Warfare Officers.
Core Skills
- project and program management
- facilities and infrastructure management
- requirements analysis and scoping
- contracting and acquisition management
- risk management and mitigation
- budgeting and resource allocation
- multi discipline engineering coordination
- construction management
- regulatory and code compliance
- team leadership and mentoring
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Project
- Procore software
- Autodesk Revit
- SAP software
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Bentley MicroStation
Civilian Career Paths
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM)
- Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC)
- Architect Registration Examination (ARE)
Career Growth
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- Certified Professional Constructor (CPC)
- Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)
- Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP)
- Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP)
What the Work Involves
- Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
- Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
- Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
- Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
Related Occupations
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- Industrial Engineers
- Project Management Specialists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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