INDUSTRY:
Architecture & Construction
Service members in the following military construction and architecture jobs help design and create for a wide range of building opportunities.
There are 11 military careers in this industry
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Military Building Electricians
Building electricians install, support, and troubleshoot electrical wiring systems. They ensure that electrically operated equipment and services are maintained in top running condition and in compliance with safety standards.
- Median Salary:$77,750
- Most Common Education: Post-secondary certificate
Military Civil Engineers
Civil engineers plan, design, and oversee infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems. They execute construction, operation, and repair of structures and facilities. Responsibilities of a civil engineer also include clearing and emplacing obstacles such as minefields. There are a variety of civil engineering disciplines, all of which play a rewarding role in military operations.
- Median Salary:$76,761
- Most Common Education: Bachelor's degree
Military Construction Equipment Operators
Construction equipment operators control or manage the use of bulldozers, cranes, graders, drilling rigs, and other heavy equipment in military construction. They manage daily activities devoted to the construction and maintenance of runways, aircraft parking aprons, roads, and wooden, metal, and concrete buildings. They direct and coordinate the efforts of crews in the use of earth moving, quarrying, well digging, mixing, asphalt batching, and paving equipment. They also oversee demolition efforts and ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
- Median Salary:$50,937
- Most Common Education: High school
Military Construction Managers
Construction managers provide construction, survey and design, and electrical engineering expertise across a broad spectrum of construction operations in a variety of units. They coordinate and plan the development and support of military construction programs and maintain technical liaison with systems commands and fleet commands on facilities logistic problems.
- Median Salary:$79,349
- Most Common Education: Bachelor's degree
Military Construction Specialists
Construction specialists perform and manage the construction of buildings, bridges, foundations, utility systems, dams, and bunkers. They manage, construct, repair, and modify structural systems and wooden, masonry, metal, and concrete buildings. They also oversee bridge building, rafting, and river crossing operations to coordinate the building of structures during combat. Construction specialists must have a working knowledge of carpentry and masonry.
- Median Salary:$66,924
- Most Common Education: High school
Military Divers
Underwater missions undertaken by military divers can be very demanding. They perform such tasks as reconnaissance, demolition, ship repair, search for missing persons, and salvage in underwater conditions. They usually specialize in either scuba diving or deep-sea diving.
- Median Salary:$76,207
- Most Common Education: Post-secondary certificate
Military Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officers
Explosive ordnance disposal officers determine methods and procedures for locating and rendering safe all types of explosive ordnance. They lead teams that neutralize chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons, as well as improvised explosive devices (IED). They may operate in a variety of challenging environments, such as underwater.
- Median Salary:$59,773
- Most Common Education: High school
Military Heating and Cooling Mechanics
Heating and cooling mechanics are responsible for providing the Military with technical and mechanical services regarding heating, cooling, and related systems. They install, operate, and perform inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs on malfunctioning systems. They perform maintenance and quality control functions, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. They supervise and provide guidance to subordinates and they provide recommendations regarding installation and repair of HVAC/R and related systems.
- Median Salary:$73,572
- Most Common Education: Post-secondary certificate
Military Plumbers and Pipefitters
Plumbers and pipefitters assemble, install, maintain, and repair many different types of pipe systems.
- Median Salary:$77,223
- Most Common Education: Post-secondary certificate
Military Surveying, Mapping, and Drafting Technicians
Surveying, mapping, and drafting technicians help determine, describe, and record geographic areas or features. They conduct land surveys, take measurements, make maps, and prepare detailed plans and drawings for construction projects. They are sometimes called upon to provide maps and surveys that locate military targets and help plot troop movements. These technicians play key roles in the collection and analysis of geospatial information.
- Median Salary:$70,256
- Most Common Education: Not available