12T Technical Engineering Specialist

OVERVIEW
As a Technical Engineering Specialist, you'll write the plan for success by providing the blueprints, diagrams and schematics for anything that needs to be built. You'll survey land with state-of-the-art equipment and software to make your ideas a reality. You'll also ensure the safety and quality of everything being built, taking samples of building materials and testing them in the lab.

JOB DUTIES

• Perform field and laboratory tests on construction materials
• Draw topographic maps using computer-aided drafting software
• Conduct geodetic and construction surveys and results utilizing Automated Integrated Survey Instruments and GPS technology
• Draw blueprints for wiring and plumbing of buildings
• Provide technical support for vertical and horizontal construction projects
• Build scale models of areas

TRAINING
Job training for a Technical Engineering Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 14 weeks and 5 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions.

Some of the skills you'll learn:

• Surveying and drafting techniques
• Aerial photo interpretation
• Architectural and structural drawing

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 101

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HELPFUL SKILLS

• Ability to convert ideas into drawings
• Interest in maps and charts
• Working with computer-aided drafting technology
• Interest in algebra, geometry and trigonometry

WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
120A Utilities Operations and Maintenance Technician

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with construction, engineering and architectural firms.