Combat Engineer

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE*** As a Combat Engineer, youll work quickly and skillfully to help Soldiers navigate while on combat missions by constructing bridges, clearing barriers with explosives, and detecting and avoiding mines and other environmental hazards. You'll provide expertise and come up with quick and creative engineering solutions, constructing fighting positions, fixed and floating bridges, and obstacles and defense positions. Job DutiesBuild fighting positions, defensive positions, and floating or fixed bridgesPlace and detonate explosivesClear paths of obstaclesInstall firing systems for demolitionDetect mines visually or with mine detectorsTrainingJob training for a combat engineer requires 14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which includes Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions.If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.One Station Unit Training: 14 weeks at Fort Leonard Wood, MO Some of the skills youll learn are:Basic demolitionsBasic explosive hazardsConstructing wire obstaclesFixed bridge buildingBasic urban operationsOperating heavy equipment CompensationPaid trainingSalary PayHousing and meal allowance for full-time positions30 days of paid vacation each year, in addition to federal holidays401(K) type savings planFull-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family membersLow-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 coverage)Education Benefits (GI Bill) - tuition, housing, and book fees for 36 academic months of collegeTuition Assistance - up to $4500 per yearStudent Loan Repayment - up to $65,000 in college loan repaymentSigning bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonusesIn order to meet the minimum qualifications, you must:Be under 35 years oldBe a US Citizen or Hold at least permanent residence (I-551/Greed Card)Have a High School Diploma/GEDHave no major medical issuesHave no major law violations (Felony level)Required qualifications:17 years or olderLegally authorized to work in the United StatesPreferred qualifications:Background check

Created: 2025-09-11