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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.

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.