In addition to being the worlds preeminent sea power, the Navy is also involved in massive civil engineering projects throughout the world. From city-sized bases to airfields to harbor facilities, the Navy spends billions of dollars yearly to support its high-tech force of ships, aircraft, support equipment and personnel. The Navy counts on Engineering officers to make these projects successful. If you have a degree in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering or architecture, or are intending to get one, accelerate your life as a Navy Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) officer. You will quickly be put in charge of vital Navy projects, overseeing construction, managing workers, arranging budgets and schedules and approving completed work.

What Will You Do?
Each year the Navy completes hundreds of construction, renovation, maintenance and building projects all over the world. You may find yourself piecing together satellite images to form large image maps of a foreign town destroyed by an earthquake or flood or providing important information for rescue and rebuilding efforts. As a Civil Engineer Corps officer, you may work in any or all of the following areas:

• Contract Management: Be the primary contact between the Navy and contractors. Solicit and manage bids. Supervise construction and troubleshoot issues.

• Public Works: Supervise and maintain utilities at shore facilities. Oversee construction and repair. Manage budgets and approve public works plans.

• Construction Battalions: The legendary ‘Seabees. Support naval and Marine activities in the field overseas. Command 400 to 600 enlisted workers in building airfields, bridges, ports or buildings.

Skills and Training
The Navy also has programs to help pay for college and hone your skills.

• Civil Engineer Collegiate Program: Earn up to $40,000 during your junior and senior years while pursuing your engineering degree. Also enjoy many of the benefits of regular Navy personnel. Earn your commission after graduation.

• Civil Engineer Corps Officer School: After commission, get specialized training needed for Navy projects, including management, administration, contract management, public works and specialized military roles such as construction battalions.

Educational Opportunities
The Navy also encourages and challenges its engineers to develop and enhance their skills through postgraduate work and advanced Navy training. This training can involve advanced engineering training or financial management. As a Civil Engineer Corps officer, youll have many opportunities to develop your professional skills through courses offered by the Civil Engineer Corps School and Naval Facilities Contract Training Center.

Career Outlook
Construction is one of the economys largest industries and has a very large percentage of self-employed individuals working in higher-paying jobs. So, whether its a promotion in the Navy or taking your skills into the civilian world, the fundamentals of civil engineering and management youll learn as a naval officer will be instrumental in the advancement of your career and your life.

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