These are the civilian jobs the U.S. Department of Labor maps to 1361, plus the roles most closely related to them—ordered from the closest match. Think of them as a floor, not a ceiling: see what each role involves and pays, start where your Combat Engineer experience already fits, and build toward the rest.
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
$60,700/yr mediantypical $39k–$91k~64K U.S. jobs
Typical entry: Associate degree, apprenticeship, or vocational training
Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or…
Why it fits: A direct Department of Labor match—your Combat Engineer work maps straight onto the engineering & technical design side of this role.
Architectural and Civil Drafters
$61,820/yr mediantypical $40k–$95k~111K U.S. jobs
Typical entry: Associate degree, apprenticeship, or vocational training
Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public…
Why it fits: Closely related to your Combat Engineer occupations on the engineering & technical design side—a natural next step.
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
$64,020/yr mediantypical $44k–$97k~39K U.S. jobs
Typical entry: Associate degree, apprenticeship, or vocational training
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
Why it fits: Closely related to your Combat Engineer occupations on the engineering & technical design side—a natural next step.
Construction and Building Inspectors
$67,700/yr mediantypical $44k–$106k~134K U.S. jobs
Typical entry: Associate degree, apprenticeship, or vocational training
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations.
Why it fits: Closely related to your Combat Engineer occupations on the construction & skilled trades side—a natural next step.
Construction Managers
$104,900/yr mediantypical $64k–$172k~329K U.S. jobs
★ Bright Outlook — Rapid growth
Typical entry: Bachelor’s degree typically expected
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
Why it fits: Closely related to your Combat Engineer occupations on the management & project leadership side—a natural next step.
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
$69,260/yr mediantypical $46k–$104k~21K U.S. jobs
Typical entry: Associate degree, apprenticeship, or vocational training
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.
Why it fits: Closely related to your Combat Engineer occupations on the engineering & technical design side—a natural next step.
Mechanical Drafters
$64,060/yr mediantypical $43k–$102k~45K U.S. jobs
Typical entry: Associate degree, apprenticeship, or vocational training
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
Why it fits: Closely related to your Combat Engineer occupations on the engineering & technical design side—a natural next step.
