What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering Corps Officer position at Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Pacific Northwest?
About Us
The Navy is more than ships, submarines, and aircraft at sea. Hundreds of naval shore installations worldwide operate like small cities with unique infrastructure – hospitals, airfields, power plants, housing, office buildings, stores, and more – that support the navy’s operations and strategic goals.
Naval Officers in the Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) provide professional engineering and architecture services to plan, construct, deliver, and manage all Navy and Marine Corps’ shore installation facilities worldwide. CEC officers come from a variety of engineering and architecture disciplines and routinely develop their leadership and soft skills alongside their technical skills – all without going on a ship.
The CEC invests in its small community of 1300 officers through extensive training, professional development, licensure support (EIT, PE, RA), and mentorship in exchange for a minimum four-year active-duty service commitment.
Through its Collegiate Program, the CEC also offers a salary to students while they are in school. Students get paid now, then become CEC officers after they graduate. See details below*.
Primary Responsibilities – What We Expect of You
You will first complete the Navy’s Officer Candidate School (OCS) program, where you will obtain basic military and leadership training. After graduating from OCS, you will serve in the roles listed below.
Construction/Contract Management:
As the owner representative, ensuring that the execution of each on-base contracted project meets the Navy’s needs
Reviewing civilian contractors’ submittals – design submittals, daily reports, estimates, invoices, safety plans, and more
Coordinating project evolutions with end user representatives and contractor project managers to minimize operational disruptions
Troubleshooting any technical and non-technical challenges that arise throughout performance of the work
Facilities Management:
Overseeing site approval processes to kickstart projects
Developing and reviewing scopes of work to verify they meet the appropriate needs
Leading teams in the response to urgent and routine facilities issues
Determining the best method to deliver facilities (ex: contract vs. in-house)
Safeguarding natural resources and verifying environmental compliance/protection
Monitoring facility conditions
Managing the Navy’s real estate and real property
Expeditionary Engineering - Seabee Officer:
Lead teams of enlisted service members who specialize in the skilled construction trades (welding, plumbing, electrical, surveying, heavy equipment operation and maintenance)
Act as a Project Manager for a variety of construction projects that support military facilities
Coordinate efforts in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
Train and operate in logistical support for partner forces, including Naval Special Warfare, the U.S. Marine Corps, and foreign allies
Train and develop proficiency in basic defensive tactics
*For students in the CEC Collegiate Program: You will be expected to do the following while in school:
Graduate on-time while keeping up GPA and physical fitness
NO uniform/drill/training – this is NOT NROTC
Remain in good legal standing
Earn up to $185k while still in school (direct pay, not a scholarship)
Receive full medical/dental benefits
Minimum Qualifications – What You Need
Must be a U.S. citizen
In pursuit or possession of any ABET-EAC or ABET-ETAC accredited engineering degree, any NAAB-accredited architecture degree, or any pre-professional architecture degree
2.70 GPA or higher
24 or fewer months away from graduating
Desired Qualities – What Makes You Competitive
Willingness to travel. CEC Officers rotate across job roles every 2-3 years
History of involvement beyond academics (extracurriculars, sports, professional groups)
History of toughness and resilience
Eagerness to routinely step out of your comfort zone
Respect and admiration for the burdens of leadership
Desire to serve your community and not just a bottom line
Pay and Benefits
Salary varies by location and is partially based on cost of living
Gross salary range within first two years: $70,000 - $104,000
Gross salary range from two to four years of service: $80,000 - $125,000
Gross salary range at four years of service: $103,000 - $137,000
*Salary for Collegiates still in school
Starting monthly stipend: Between $4,600 and $7,600 depending on your location
Upon graduation from OCS: Pay increases to levels listed above
Benefits include
30 days of paid vacation each year
Full medical/dental coverage. No premiums
Federal income tax on only a portion of salary (Basic Allowances for Housing and Sustenance)
401k type retirement plan with 1% automatic match and up to 5% match after 18 months of service
Ability to purchase a home with 0% down payment (VA Loan)
Tuition coverage for higher education following your time in service (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Financial compensation for relocation and work travel – including overseas travel
Pension after 20 years of continuous service
Veteran status after two years of
The Navy is more than ships, submarines, and aircraft at sea. Hundreds of naval shore installations worldwide operate like small cities with unique infrastructure – hospitals, airfields, power plants, housing, office buildings, stores, and more – that support the navy’s operations and strategic goals.
Naval Officers in the Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) provide professional engineering and architecture services to plan, construct, deliver, and manage all Navy and Marine Corps’ shore installation facilities worldwide. CEC officers come from a variety of engineering and architecture disciplines and routinely develop their leadership and soft skills alongside their technical skills – all without going on a ship.
The CEC invests in its small community of 1300 officers through extensive training, professional development, licensure support (EIT, PE, RA), and mentorship in exchange for a minimum four-year active-duty service commitment.
Through its Collegiate Program, the CEC also offers a salary to students while they are in school. Students get paid now, then become CEC officers after they graduate. See details below*.
Primary Responsibilities – What We Expect of You
You will first complete the Navy’s Officer Candidate School (OCS) program, where you will obtain basic military and leadership training. After graduating from OCS, you will serve in the roles listed below.
Construction/Contract Management:
As the owner representative, ensuring that the execution of each on-base contracted project meets the Navy’s needs
Reviewing civilian contractors’ submittals – design submittals, daily reports, estimates, invoices, safety plans, and more
Coordinating project evolutions with end user representatives and contractor project managers to minimize operational disruptions
Troubleshooting any technical and non-technical challenges that arise throughout performance of the work
Facilities Management:
Overseeing site approval processes to kickstart projects
Developing and reviewing scopes of work to verify they meet the appropriate needs
Leading teams in the response to urgent and routine facilities issues
Determining the best method to deliver facilities (ex: contract vs. in-house)
Safeguarding natural resources and verifying environmental compliance/protection
Monitoring facility conditions
Managing the Navy’s real estate and real property
Expeditionary Engineering - Seabee Officer:
Lead teams of enlisted service members who specialize in the skilled construction trades (welding, plumbing, electrical, surveying, heavy equipment operation and maintenance)
Act as a Project Manager for a variety of construction projects that support military facilities
Coordinate efforts in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
Train and operate in logistical support for partner forces, including Naval Special Warfare, the U.S. Marine Corps, and foreign allies
Train and develop proficiency in basic defensive tactics
*For students in the CEC Collegiate Program: You will be expected to do the following while in school:
Graduate on-time while keeping up GPA and physical fitness
NO uniform/drill/training – this is NOT NROTC
Remain in good legal standing
Earn up to $185k while still in school (direct pay, not a scholarship)
Receive full medical/dental benefits
Minimum Qualifications – What You Need
Must be a U.S. citizen
In pursuit or possession of any ABET-EAC or ABET-ETAC accredited engineering degree, any NAAB-accredited architecture degree, or any pre-professional architecture degree
2.70 GPA or higher
24 or fewer months away from graduating
Desired Qualities – What Makes You Competitive
Willingness to travel. CEC Officers rotate across job roles every 2-3 years
History of involvement beyond academics (extracurriculars, sports, professional groups)
History of toughness and resilience
Eagerness to routinely step out of your comfort zone
Respect and admiration for the burdens of leadership
Desire to serve your community and not just a bottom line
Pay and Benefits
Salary varies by location and is partially based on cost of living
Gross salary range within first two years: $70,000 - $104,000
Gross salary range from two to four years of service: $80,000 - $125,000
Gross salary range at four years of service: $103,000 - $137,000
*Salary for Collegiates still in school
Starting monthly stipend: Between $4,600 and $7,600 depending on your location
Upon graduation from OCS: Pay increases to levels listed above
Benefits include
30 days of paid vacation each year
Full medical/dental coverage. No premiums
Federal income tax on only a portion of salary (Basic Allowances for Housing and Sustenance)
401k type retirement plan with 1% automatic match and up to 5% match after 18 months of service
Ability to purchase a home with 0% down payment (VA Loan)
Tuition coverage for higher education following your time in service (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Financial compensation for relocation and work travel – including overseas travel
Pension after 20 years of continuous service
Veteran status after two years of
Salary : $70,000 - $185,000