Combat Engineer (12B)

United States Army Reserve; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Army Reserve is seeking a Combat Engineer who will rapidly clear barriers, detect hazards, and help Soldiers navigate during combat missions. You will construct obstacles, defend positions, and provide field engineering solutions under pressure.

This role emphasizes practical problem solving, teamwork, and readiness to deploy. Training includes explosive handling, mine detection, and obstacle construction, with progression through enlisted pathways.

Qualifications

• Experience in field engineering and obstacle construction.
• Ability to deploy quickly under combat conditions.
• Willingness to undergo rigorous physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Clear barriers using explosives and clearing routes for Soldiers.
• Detect and avoid mines and environmental hazards during operations.
• Construct defensive and fighting positions and adapt layouts under field conditions.
• Provide quick, creative engineering solutions to mission-specific obstacles.

Skills

Rapid problem solving

Field engineering

Obstacle construction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSUT training

Explosive handling

Mine detection training

Job description

As a Combat Engineer, you’ll work quickly and skillfully to help Soldiers navigate while on combat missions by clearing barriers with explosives and detecting and avoiding mines and other environmental hazards. You'll provide expertise and come up with quick and creative engineering solutions, constructing obstacles, as well as defense and fighting positions.

Testing & Certifications

• 45 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
• 14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which combines Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (Paid)
• Requires enlistment into the United States Army.

Basic Eligibility Requirements

• Age: Between 17-35 years old.
• Medical, Moral, Physical: Medically and physically capable, and in good moral standing.
• Citizenship: A U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card. (I-551)
• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent.