MOS 12H Construction Engineering Supervisor
MOS Description
The construction engineering supervisor supervises construction, repair, and utility services of buildings, warehouses, fixed bridges, port facilities, and petroleum pipelines, tanks, and related equipment.

National Certifications and Federal Licenses
You selected Early Career—this applies to Soldiers in paygrades E1-E4. To help you focus on the credentials most appropriate for early in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show Skill Level 1 certifications that are eligible for promotion points. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and may award promotion points. They also help prepare you for civilian employment for when you do transition out.
You selected Mid-Career-- this applies to Soldiers in paygrades E4-E6. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show Skill Level 2 and 3 certifications that are eligible for promotion points. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and may award promotion points. They also help prepare you for civilian employment for when you do transition out.
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Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and may award promotion points. They also help prepare you for civilian employment for when you do transition out.
You chose Transitioning-- this applies to Soldiers who are not reenlisting and are planning their next steps. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining a credential can help prepare you for civilian employment, and can demonstrate knowledge and skills in a way civilian employers understand. Explore your funding options to learn what may be covered and what you may have to pay for out of pocket.
As a transitioning Soldier, you may also want to visit the Army's Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program for other guidance regarding re-entering the civilian workforce.
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Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and may award promotion points. They also help prepare you for civilian employment for when you do transition out.
You chose Veteran-- veterans are any former Service member who has been discharged from active duty military service. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
COOL does not pay for credentialing exams for veterans, but you may be able to get your credential funded through the GI Bill. Explore your funding options to see what funding may be available to you. Also, visit our page of Related Sites and expand the Resource Sites For Veterans section to see what other resources may be available to you
The following civilian credentials are related to MOS 12H. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.
For supervisory and managerial credentials, please refer to the Manager (All enlisted E-5 and above) page.
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Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
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Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) Is Not In Demand | American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) | ![]() |
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Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) Is Not In Demand | American Institute of Constructors (AIC) | ![]() |
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Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI)
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Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
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Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) | ![]() |
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Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) Is Not In Demand | Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) | ![]() |
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Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR) Is Not In Demand | Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) | ![]() |
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Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) Is Not In Demand | Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) | ![]() |
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Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) Is Not In Demand | Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) | ![]() |
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Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I
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Advanced Concrete Flatwork Finisher Is Not In Demand | American Concrete Institute (ACI) | ![]() |
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ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Magnetic Particle Testing (ACCP-MT) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) | ![]() |
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Certified Association Executive (CAE) Is Not In Demand | American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) | ![]() |
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Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Professional - Senior Is Not In Demand | American Society of Mechanical Engineers International (ASME) | ![]() |
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Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Professional - Technologist Is Not In Demand | American Society of Mechanical Engineers International (ASME) | ![]() |
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Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) Is Not In Demand | American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) | ![]() |
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Certified Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM) Is Not In Demand | Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) | ![]() |
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Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
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International Facility Management Association (IFMA) | ![]() |
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Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
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National Contract Management Association (NCMA) | ![]() |
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Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) Is Not In Demand | Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) | ![]() |
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Shotcrete Nozzleman (Dry-Mix Process) Is Not In Demand | American Concrete Institute (ACI) | ![]() |
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Shotcrete Nozzleman (Wet-Mix Process) Is Not In Demand | American Concrete Institute (ACI) | ![]() |
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Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 1 Is Not In Demand | American Concrete Institute (ACI) | ![]() |
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Concrete Strength Testing Technician
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Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
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Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) | ![]() |
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Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Is Not In Demand | United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) | ![]() |
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Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) Is Not In Demand | International Association of Emergency Managers (iAEM) | ![]() |
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Associate Engineering Technologist (AT) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) | ![]() |
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Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technologist (OHST) Is Not In Demand | Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) | ![]() |
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Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)
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School Bus Endorsement Is Not In Demand | United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) | ![]() |
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Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Exam Is Not In Demand | National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) | ![]() |
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Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 2 Is Not In Demand | American Concrete Institute (ACI) | ![]() |
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Fundamentals of Geology Examination (FG) Is Not In Demand | National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) | ![]() |
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Practice of Geology Examination (PG) Is Not In Demand | National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) | ![]() |
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Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA)
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Certified Engineering Technologist (CT) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) | ![]() |
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Associate Constructor (AC) Is Not In Demand | American Institute of Constructors (AIC) | ![]() |
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Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Is Not In Demand | Autodesk | ![]() |
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Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
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Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) Is Not In Demand | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) | ![]() |
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Accredited Business Accountant/Advisor (ABA) Is Not In Demand | Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (ACAT) | ![]() |
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Planning and Scheduling Professional Certification (PSP)
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Certified Professional in Medical Services Management (CPMSM)
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Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
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LEED Green Associate
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LEED AP Homes Is Not In Demand | Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) | ![]() |
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LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C) Is Not In Demand | Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) | ![]() |
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LEED AP Interior Design + Construction (LEED AP ID+C) Is Not In Demand | Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) | ![]() |
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LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED AP ND) Is Not In Demand | Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) | ![]() |
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NCARB Certification Is Not In Demand | National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) | ![]() |
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Construction Materials Testing: Asphalt - Level II Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) | ![]() |
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Construction Materials Testing: Asphalt - Level III Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) | ![]() |
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Construction Materials Testing: Asphalt - Level I Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) | ![]() |
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National Certification Program for Construction Code Inspectors (NCPCCI) Electrical Plan Review (2C) Is Not In Demand | International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) | ![]() |
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Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) Is Not In Demand | AACE International | ![]() |
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Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
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Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
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ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Liquid Penetrant Testing (ACCP-PT) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) | ![]() |
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ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Radiographic Testing (ACCP-RT) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) | ![]() |
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ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Ultrasonic Testing (ACCP-UT) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) | ![]() |
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ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Visual and Optical Testing (ACCP-VT) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) | ![]() |
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ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Professional Level III - Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) | ![]() |
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ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Professional Level III - Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) | ![]() |
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ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Professional Level III - Radiographic Testing (RT) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) | ![]() |
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ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Electromagnetic Testing (ET) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) | ![]() |
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IAPMO - UMC Residential and Commercial Inspector Is Not In Demand | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) | ![]() |
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Electrical Power Testing - Level I Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) | ![]() |
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Electrical Power Testing - Level III Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) | ![]() |
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Electrical Power Testing - Level IV Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) | ![]() |
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Certified Cost Professional (CCP) Is Not In Demand | AACE International | ![]() |
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Green Advantage Certified Practitioner (GACP) Is Not In Demand | Green Advantage, Inc | ![]() |
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Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) Is Not In Demand | Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals (ICCIFP) | ![]() |
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Green Advantage Certified Associate (GACA) Is Not In Demand | Green Advantage, Inc | ![]() |
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Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC) Is Not In Demand | Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) | ![]() |
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Professional Cost Estimator/Analyst (PCEA) Is Not In Demand | International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) | ![]() |
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Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) Is Not In Demand | AABC Commissioning Group (ACG) | ![]() |
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Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exam - Structural Is Not In Demand | National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) | ![]() |
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Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE) Is Not In Demand | The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) | ![]() |
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Safety Management Specialist (SMS) Is Not In Demand | Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) | ![]() |
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Energy Management Professional (EMP) Is Not In Demand | Energy Management Association (EMA) | ![]() |
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Autodesk Certified Professional: AutoCAD for Design and Drafting Is Not In Demand | Autodesk | ![]() |
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Autodesk Certified Professional: Civil 3D for Infrastructure Design Is Not In Demand | Autodesk | ![]() |
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Autodesk Certified Professional: Revit for Architectural Design Is Not In Demand | Autodesk | ![]() |
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Autodesk Certified User Revit® Is Not In Demand | Autodesk | ![]() |
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Architect Registration Examination (ARE) Is Not In Demand | National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) | ![]() |
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State Licensure
Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Apprenticeship
The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) is a formal military training program that provides active duty and Full Time Support (FTS) Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Service members the opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" upon program completion.
USMAP enhances your job skills and shows your motivation for more challenging military assignments. Having a DOL Certificate of Completion is an advantage in getting better civilian jobs since employers know the value of apprenticeships.
The following USMAP apprenticeship trades are related to MOS 12H Construction Engineering Supervisor:
Completing an apprenticeship is a process with four major steps. Proceed to Step 1 on the USMAP website to select an apprenticeship trade that is related to your military occupation.
The following civilian managerial occupations are similar to the duties performed by MOS 12H-Construction Engineering Supervisor. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below. For more information regarding civilian jobs in your technical area of expertise, please refer to your original MOS. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran’s Employment Center.
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Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
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Related Federal Occupations
The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 12H-Construction Engineering Supervisor. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.
- 0340 - Program Management Series
- 0801 - General Engineering Series
- 0809 - Construction Control Technical Series
- 0810 - Civil Engineering Series
- 0828 - Construction Analyst Series
- 0881 - Petroleum Engineering Series
- 3602 - Cement Finishing
- 3606 - Roofing
- 5352 - Industrial Equipment Mechanic
- 5716 - Engineering Equipment Operating
- 5725 - Crane Operating
- 5803 - Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
- 5806 - Mobile Equipment Servicing
- 5823 - Automotive Mechanic
Other Career Considerations
A wide range of civilian job opportunities is available within the private and public sectors that align with MOS 12H Construction Engineering Supervisor military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to MOS 12H can be found below.
Construction Manager
Individuals usually advance to construction management positions after having substantial experience as construction craft workers (such as carpenters, masons, plumbers, etc.) or having worked as construction supervisors or as owners of independent specialty contracting firms overseeing workers in one or more of the construction trades. However, employers increasingly prefer individuals with both industry work experience and formal education in construction science, construction management, or civil engineering. An education and career information portal for the construction industry is located on the American Council for Construction Education website.
Construction Team Opportunities
Bechtel, a world-wide employer in engineering, project management, and construction, has opportunities for veterans trained and experienced in skilled craft to join their construction team on their oil, gas, and chemicals; power generation; communications; and civil infrastructure projects across the United States. Bechtel values the strong qualities and attributes servicemembers have to offer. Bechtel recruits and retains top talent from all Service branches through a variety of programs like Bechtel Military Veterans' Employee Resource Group, Helmets to Hardhats, Military job fairs, and through other pipelines.
To learn more about Bechtel and the locations of their projects, or to complete a profile to indicate your interest, visit the Bechtel website.
Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) Certification and Career Development Programs
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy and the Federal Acquisition Institute have established certification programs to establish consistent competencies and standards for those performing acquisition-related work in civilian agencies. Certifications are federal standards recognized across agencies but do not guarantee assignment or advancement.
For additional information on each program, including education, training, and experience requirements, please visit the Federal Acquisition Institute Certification and Career Development Programs website.
FMCSA Job Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published a new job opportunities website to help 18-20-year-olds who possess the U.S. military equivalent of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) find and apply for jobs with interstate trucking companies.
Visit the online job opportunities to find out additional job information.
Visit this link to learn how to apply to the Under 21 Pilot Program.
For complete information on USDOT’s programs to help veterans’ transition into civilian careers, visit the Veterans Transportation Career Center.
In addition to obtaining certifications in your field, advanced education is another way to enhance job performance.
Continuing Education
Enlisted Soldiers and Warrant Officers can review Associate and Bachelor degrees in their assigned military discipline, technical field, or leadership to assist in a clear pathway to completing a degree.
For help in making informed choices on schools and education programs when using tuition assistance, see: