MOS 12N Horizontal Construction Engineer
MOS Description
The horizontal construction engineer supervises or serves as a member of a squad, team, section, or platoon. Duties start with operating heavy equipment at an intern level and progress to senior equipment operator level with supervisory responsibilities for personnel, construction projects obstacle emplacement, and counter-obstacle operations involving construction equipment. For more information on MOS 12N, see this Army website.

National Certifications and Federal Licenses
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The following civilian credentials are related to MOS 12N. 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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Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I
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Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) Is Not In Demand | Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) | ![]() |
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Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) Is Not In Demand | American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) | ![]() |
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Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
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Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
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Certified Equipment Manager Is Not In Demand | Association of Equipment Management Professionals | ![]() |
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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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Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 2 Is Not In Demand | American Concrete Institute (ACI) | ![]() |
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Associate Constructor (AC) Is Not In Demand | American Institute of Constructors (AIC) | ![]() |
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Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
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LEED Green Associate
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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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Transportation: Highway Construction Inspection - Level II
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Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
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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 12N Horizontal Construction Engineer:
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.
Related Civilian Occupations
The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by MOS 12N-Horizontal Construction Engineer. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran’s Employment Center.
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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers |
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Related Federal Occupations
The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 12N-Horizontal Construction Engineer. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.
- 0350 - Equipment Operator Series
- 0809 - Construction Control Technical Series
- 0810 - Civil Engineering Series
- 0828 - Construction Analyst Series
- 3602 - Cement Finishing
- 4737 - General Equipment Mechanic
- 4741 - General Equipment Operating
- 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 12N Horizontal Construction Engineer military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to MOS 12N 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.
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.
Helmets to Hardhats
Helmets to Hardhats program is designed to help transitioning Service members find careers in the construction industry. This program provides resources to help Service member’s gain additional training to transition into the civilian sector and helps employers and veterans connect to find the right placement. This program offers detailed information on jobs available in the construction industry and provides resources to post resumes.
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: