12NArmyEngineer

12N Horizontal Construction Engineer — Civilian Career Guide

Operates heavy construction equipment for roads, airfields, and fortifications. CDL and heavy equipment experience transfer directly to civilian construction.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$76,260.00

AVG SALARY

$58,208.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Heavy Equipment Operator

SOC 47-2073

$55,280.00

median/yr

Construction Foreman

SOC 47-1011

$76,260.00

median/yr

Grading Contractor

SOC 47-2073

$55,280.00

median/yr

Highway Maintenance Worker

SOC 47-4051

$46,010.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Bulldozer operationGrader operationGPS grading systemsEarthwork planningSafety compliance

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

CDL Class A

OSHA 30

NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations

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Use our free resume builder to convert your Horizontal Construction Engineer skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.

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12NArmyEngineer

12N Horizontal Construction Engineer — Civilian Career Guide

Operates heavy construction equipment for roads, airfields, and fortifications. CDL and heavy equipment experience transfer directly to civilian construction.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$76,260.00

AVG SALARY

$58,208.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Heavy Equipment Operator

SOC 47-2073

$55,280.00

median/yr

Construction Foreman

SOC 47-1011

$76,260.00

median/yr

Grading Contractor

SOC 47-2073

$55,280.00

median/yr

Highway Maintenance Worker

SOC 47-4051

$46,010.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Bulldozer operationGrader operationGPS grading systemsEarthwork planningSafety compliance

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

CDL Class A

OSHA 30

NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations

Translate Your 12N Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Horizontal Construction Engineer skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.