CEN10 Civil Engineering: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Civil Engineering designation to the civilian directions shown below. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
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Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.
Typical national pay$79,930–$129,680Median $100,840 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 4: considerable preparation is usually needed.
Civilian licensing or certification is common in this occupation. Check the state where you plan to work.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.
Typical national pay$82,020–$138,870Median $106,660 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 3: medium preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.
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Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
Typical national pay$88,550–$151,640Median $114,990 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 4: considerable preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
Develop or implement quality control programs.
Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Typical national pay$139,360–$212,500Median $171,270 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 5: extensive preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Tools and software named by O*NET
Autodesk AutoCAD
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Autodesk Revit
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Civil Engineer
1 certification
Summary
Civil engineer performing planning, designing, and oversight of construction and maintenance for building structures and facilities, including roads, bridges, and water systems, while ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards
Experience
Civil Engineer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Directed engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations
Managed and directed construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project sites
Inspected project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards
Computed load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications
Planned and designed transportation or hydraulic systems or structures, using computer-assisted design tools
Provided technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, or structural repairs
Analyzed survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, or other topographical or geologic data
Testing material characteristics, Inspecting facilities or sites, Estimating operational costs, Surveying land or water, Evaluating technical data, Estimating technical requirements, Implementing design improvements, Designing systems
Tools and software
Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit, Bentley MicroStation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Facilities Manager
Summary
Facilities manager planning and coordinating operations of buildings and grounds, ensuring safety, maintenance, and compliance while overseeing budgets, construction projects, and staff training for improved efficiency
Experience
Facilities Manager
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Monitored the facility to ensure safety, security, and maintenance for all users
Oversaw the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems
Oversaw construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with regulations
Planned, administered, and controlled budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies
Participated in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management
Conducted classes to teach procedures to staff for improved operational efficiency
Prepared and reviewed operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency
Conducting employee training programs, Preparing operational budgets, Managing construction activities, Directing facility maintenance
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Certificate Your training program, Year
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Construction Manager
Summary
Construction manager planning and coordinating construction activities, overseeing project organization, scheduling, budgeting, and compliance with building codes while directing workers and resolving issues with stakeholders
Experience
Construction Manager
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Inspected projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes
Planned, scheduled, and coordinated construction project activities to meet deadlines
Prepared and submitted budget estimates and progress reports for construction projects
Directed and supervised construction workers on various job sites
Conferred with owners, contractors, and design professionals to resolve construction issues
Studied job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods for projects
Implemented training programs on environmentally responsible building topics for staff
Skills
Core Skills
Determining operational compliance, Reviewing blueprints and instructions, Investigating industrial accidents, Managing construction activities, Preparing forms, Negotiating project specifications, Purchasing resources
Checking & Planning
Implementing process changes, Estimating green project costs, Analyzing data
Tools and software
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Procore software
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
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Architectural and Engineering Manager
Summary
Architectural and engineering manager coordinating technical activities in projects, directing design changes, consulting with clients, preparing budgets and contracts, and assessing project feasibility
Experience
Architectural and Engineering Manager
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Managed the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects
Directed, reviewed, or approved project design changes for various client projects
Consulted with clients to prepare project specifications and negotiate terms
Prepared budgets, bids, and contracts for architecture and engineering projects
Presented and explained proposals, reports, or findings to clients and stakeholders
Conferred with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures
Assessed project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand
Skills
Checking & Planning
Analyzing data, Approving expenditures, Implementing process changes, Developing procedures, Estimating product demand, Analyzing market research data
Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Doctorate (PhD) Your university, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
Capture scope or outcomes only when your own records support them.
Which parts of your Civil Engineering experience can you support when considering the crosswalk direction Civil Engineers, Facilities Managers?
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After
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Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
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