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Navy Reserve Civil Engineer Corps Officers (CEC)
Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) officers
are responsible for managing the construction and maintenance of the Navy's
shore facilities.
Navy Reserve CEC officers may be assigned to manage the construction
on diverse facilities throughout the world such as schools, streets, parks,
factories, hospitals, research centers, airports, harbors, radio
stations and utility systems.
They also manage oil and mineral deposits, and millions of acres of timberland.
Initial Annual Training (AT) is spent at the Reserve Naval Construction
Force (RNCF) Junior Officer Orientation School at Port Hueneme, CA.
Basic Education Requirement
At least a bachelor's degree in engineering from a college accredited
by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) or in
architecture from a program accredited by the National Architectural
Accrediting Board (NAAB). Preferred engineering fields of study are civil,
mechanical, electrical, mining, petroleum or architectural. EIT/PE is a real plus!!
A degree in Engineering Technology is acceptable if the applicant has
an Engineer In Training (EIT) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) certificate.
Age Requirement
At least 19 but less than 40 at time of appointment. Age waivers up to 42 granted for prior military service.
Navy Reserve Engineering Duty Officers (EDO)
Engineering duty in the Navy Reserve involves three primary functional
areas: research and development, design and acquisition of new ships and
submarines and their propulsion systems, and fleet maintenance
support.
The newly appointed direct commissioned EDO will attend the Engineering
Duty (ED) Course at Engineering Duty School, Vallejo, CA., if they
have prior military service. Otherwise, they will attend the Direct Commission
Officer Course in Pensacola, FL for their first AT. The next AT will be spent
at a naval shipyard. Follow-on assignments include a sea tour, engineering
officer school and mobilization site.
After completing the training course, officers must successfully pass
an oral examination.
Basic Education and Experience Requirements
At least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in one of these
majors: engineering, physics, naval architecture, computer science, metallurgy
or chemistry, with evidence of academic excellence. All degrees must be
calculus-based.
Candidates must also have a Master's degree, be in a Master's degree program
or be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE).
Candidates must have significant current or past service in an engineering-related
billet on active or inactive service or equivalent civilian occupational
expertise.
Age Requirement
At least 19 but less than 40 at time of appointment. Age waiver up to 42 granted for prior military service.
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