Description
Civil Engineer Corps Limited Duty Officers support the expeditionary war-fighting capability and readiness of Naval Expeditionary Forces through leadership, technical proficiency, and experience. They may serve as platoon commanders, company commanders, department heads, and must focus on a broad mix of operational, training, and maintenance expertise. They may also serve as Commanding Officers of Construction Battalion Maintenance Units (CBMU) and Naval Construction Training Centers (NCTC), Chief Staff Officers with Naval Construction Groups (NCG) or Naval Construction Regiments (NCR), Executive Officers at NCTC, Training Officers, Operations Officer’s, or Equipment/Table of Allowance Readiness Managers in various billets. Experience in these disciplines is acquired through career development, operational/expeditionary tours, and acquired professional education. A Seabee Combat Warfare (SCW) designation is typically earned in their first or second tour while assigned to an NMCB.
Core Skills
- construction and facilities management
- civil engineering project oversight
- operations and maintenance management
- budgeting and resource allocation
- contract and vendor management
- quality control and inspections
- safety and environmental compliance
- training and leadership of technical teams
- strategic planning and readiness management
- risk assessment and mitigation
- logistics and supply coordination for construction units
- policy implementation and process improvement
- stakeholder and client communication
Common Certifications
- Engineer in Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
- Professional Engineer (PE) License Pathway
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT)
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Civilian Career Paths
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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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.