Civil Engineer Corps
⚡ ABOUT CEC — NAVY CIVIL ENGINEER CORPS
The Navy Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) is an elite community of officers who design, build, manage, and lead the Navy’s global infrastructure. CEC Officers command construction projects, manage multi-million-dollar contracts, lead military engineering teams (Seabees), and solve complex real-world problems around the world.
CEC is where engineering, leadership, and global impact come together.
🔍 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must be:
U.S. citizen
Age 19–42 at commissioning (waivers possible)
Graduate, sophomore, junior and senior-year student in an approved engineering discipline
Eligible degrees include:
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Construction Engineering/Management
Other ABET-accredited engineering disciplines (case-by-case)
Additional requirements:
GPA typically ≥ 3.0 (competitive boards may vary)
Pass medical + background screenings
No engineering work experience required
🔧 CAREER PATHS & WHAT YOU’LL DO
CEC Officers lead in three major domains:
1. Public Works
Manage Navy installations worldwide.
Oversee utilities, energy systems, and facilities
Lead engineering teams and civilian workforce
Execute construction & repair projects
2. Contract Management
Serve as the Navy’s project engineer.
Manage multi-million-dollar construction contracts
Work directly with architects, engineers, and contractors
Ensure projects meet standards, budgets, and timelines
3. Seabees (Naval Construction Force)
Lead and deploy with elite military construction units.
Command Seabee platoons and companies
Build bases, airfields, roads, and humanitarian infrastructure
Operate in expeditionary or disaster-response environments
💵 FINANCIAL BENEFITS
Varies by University:
BYU-Provo
71K–84K/year
University of Utah
70k-86k/year
Utah State University
67k-81k/year
Idaho State University
65k-79k/year
BYU-Idaho
67k-82k/year
Southern Utah University
67k-82k/year
Utah Valley University
71k-84k/year
Weber State University
69k-82k/year
Utah Tech University
71k-86k/year
Yearly salary after graduation/Upon commissioning:
O-1: $79K–$107K (1st year)
O-2: $98-$127k (2nd year)
O-3:$125-163k (4th year)
Competitive BAH and BAS benefits
Annual pay raises and promotions
Special pays when deployed with Seabees
Full medical, dental, and vision for you and dependents
Additional education benefits:
Post-9/11 GI Bill for graduate school
Funded advanced degrees available (NPS, civilian universities)
🎓 EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
CEC Officers can continue their education at no cost:
Fully funded master’s programs in engineering, architecture, environmental science, and project management
Opportunities at Naval Postgraduate School, MIT, Georgia Tech, and top civilian institutions
Industry certifications funded by the Navy:
PE licensure
PMP
LEED
Energy Manager credentials
And more
Every duty station is real-world leadership experience valued across the engineering industry.
🏠 ADDITIONAL MILITARY & LONG-TERM BENEFITS
VA Home Loan — buy with 0% down
TSP (401k-style) retirement with up to 5% government match
Military pension after 20 years
Low-cost life insurance (SGLI)
Tax-free shopping, gyms, and medical care
Travel the world with priority flight/hotel discounts
Premium credit cards with waived annual fees
SCRA interest-rate protections
Free tax preparation
🛡 SERVICE COMMITMENT
4–5 year initial commitment after training
Officers typically rotate between:
Public Works
Contract Management
Seabee deployments
This ensures well-rounded professional development.
CEC Presentation:
https://www.navfac.navy.mil/Portals/68/Documents/Business-Development/Workforce-Development/CEC%20Presentation.pdf
📅 NEXT STEP — SCHEDULE YOUR INFO SESSION
NCC Raymond Estrella
Talent Acquisition Specialist – U.S. Navy
📍 126 W Sego Lily Dr #195, Sandy, UT 84070
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