Navy Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
800 Engineering Duty; Registered Professional Engineer (PROENG)
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Engineering Duty officers serve as registered professional engineers who lead and oversee work on naval systems, facilities, and technical programs. They manage design review, acquisition, maintenance, modernization, safety, and lifecycle engineering.
Core Skills
- professional engineering practice
- systems engineering
- engineering project management
- technical design review
- acquisition and contract oversight
- engineering risk management
- reliability and maintainability
- regulatory compliance
- technical team leadership
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Amazon DynamoDB
- Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2
- Amazon Redshift
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
Civilian Career Paths
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Management
- Construction Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Six Sigma Green Belt
Career Growth
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
Also Common
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
What the Work Involves
- Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
- Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
- Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
- Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
- Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
Related Occupations
- Electrical Engineers
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Project Management Specialists
- Industrial Engineers
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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