Civil Engineer Corps Officer

US Navy; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare (medical and dental)

Housing allowance

Retirement pension

Paid vacation

Job summary

The U.S. Navy seeks a Civil Engineer Corps Officer to lead construction of runways, bridges, ports and facilities, supervise utilities, and direct Seabee teams worldwide.

You will oversee contracts with civilian contractors and manage budgets, schedules, and project completions, building large‑scale, high‑impact engineering programs. Education and growth opportunities include fully funded master’s and doctoral degrees at the Naval Postgraduate School, licensure support (PE, RA), the Post‑9/11 GI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field.
• 19–36 yrs (waivers considered on a case‑by‑case basis).
• Willingness to serve as a commissioned Navy Officer.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction of runways, bridges, ports and facilities.
• Supervise utilities and other critical infrastructure.
• Direct Seabee construction teams on missions worldwide.
• Oversee contracts with civilian contractors and manage budgets.
• Manage schedules and approve completed projects.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Project management

Budgeting

Civil engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field

Job description

Civil Engineer Corps Officer – U.S. Navy

Build the world. Build your career. Build the future.

Every year, the U.S. Navy invests billions into construction projects that support its high-tech fleet of ships, aircraft, bases, and personnel. At the center of these projects is the Civil Engineer Corps (CEC)—a talented group of engineers who plan, design, and lead construction efforts around the globe.

If you’ve ever dreamed of managing large-scale, high-impact engineering projects while serving your country, the opportunity to become a Navy Civil Engineer awaits.

What You’ll Do

As a Navy Civil Engineer Corps Officer, you’ll gain hands‑on leadership and technical experience across multiple disciplines:

• Lead construction of everything from runways and bridges to ports and facilities.
• Supervise and manage utilities and other critical infrastructure.
• Direct skilled Seabee construction teams on missions worldwide.
• Oversee contracts worth millions and serve as the Navy’s point of contact with civilian contractors.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and approve completed projects.

You could focus in:

• Contract Management – overseeing civilian contractors and multimillion‑dollar projects.
• Public Works – running shore facilities as large as cities, from utilities to repairs.
• Construction Battalions (Seabees) – leading up to 600 enlisted Seabees on construction in support of both humanitarian relief and military missions.

From day one, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary with regular raises and allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare (medical and dental)
• Housing allowance
• Retirement plan with pension after 20 years
• 30 days paid vacation annually

Education & Professional Growth

• Opportunities for fully funded master’s and doctoral degrees at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)
• Support for professional licensure (PE, RA)
• Post-9/11 GI Bill and Tuition Assistance Program
• Leadership and management training unmatched in the private sector

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (civil, mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field preferred)
• 19–36 yrs (waivers considered on a case‑by‑case basis)
• Willingness to serve as a commissioned Navy Officer

Navy Civil Engineers serve worldwide—on bases, in shipyards, at ports, and on deployment. Whether rebuilding after natural disasters, managing projects stateside, or leading Seabees abroad, your work will make a tangible impact every day.

Ready to take on projects that matter—and a career that stands apart?