Civil Engineer Corps (CEC)

Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector. CEC Officers are encouraged to earn their Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) licensure.

Current undergraduate and masters students enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering programs or accredited architecture programs (both professional and pre-professional) and meet the prerequisite background have the opportunity to get paid while finishing school through the CEC Collegiate Program .

If accepted into this Collegiate Program as an aspiring CEC Officer, you can:

Receive a salary in excess of $5,000 per month for up to 24 months prior to your college graduation

Enjoy military health-care benefits while you are a student in the program

Have your college years enrolled in the program count towards retirement

Be a full-time student with no military drill duties while in college

Attain unparalleled leadership, managerial and operational experience

Interested candidates should connect with a recruiter and ask about joining the Civil Engineer Corps (CEC). They will help you learn more about what the job entails and get answers for any of your questions.

Within 10 years of commissioning, CEC officers are provided the opportunity to return to college and complete a master’s degree in the field of engineering or urban planning. There are also options to attend the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, CA to complete their master’s degree.

Opportunities for further education include:

Joint Professional Military Education (JPME)

Navy War College (NWC)

Candidates must be graduates or students of an ABET-accredited engineering program or accredited architecture program (either professional or pre-professional) at a college or university

Cumulative GPA of 2.70 or higher (includes all college classes taken)—waivers down to 2.50 may be available

General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving , whether you’ve served before or whether you’ve never served before .

Serving part-time as a Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Civil Engineers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.

For annual training, Civil Engineers may serve anywhere in the world, whether at sea, stateside, or in bases and camps in countries around the world.

Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors .

Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) – or the equivalent.

Civil Engineers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.

For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement – so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.

Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.