The Construction, Engineering, & Infrastructure Career Field, known as Career Program (CP) 18, offers a dynamic and vital pathway for individuals passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This career field is the backbone of critical missions for the Army and the United States, focusing on the entire lifecycle of essential infrastructure projects.
CP 18 professionals are at the forefront of planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining a wide array of civil works. This includes projects focused on environmental stewardship, such as hazardous toxic waste remediation and installation restoration programs. Furthermore, they play a crucial role in the sustainable management of land, water, and related natural resources, contributing to public well-being and advancing research within these interconnected fields.
Connect with the CP 18 Leadership
For deeper engagement and resources, the Career Field Portal (Common Access Card (CAC) required) provides a wealth of information and community connection for those already within or looking to join CP 18.
Click here for career field portal (CAC required)
Explore the Diverse Career Series within CP 18
Career Program 18 encompasses a vast spectrum of specialized roles, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of construction, engineering, and infrastructure. The following table outlines the diverse Occupational Series Numbers and corresponding Occupational Names that fall under this career field. This breadth ensures that professionals with varied skills and interests can find a fulfilling and impactful career within CP 18.
Occ Series Number | Occ Name Only |
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0020 | COMMUNITY PLANNING |
0023 | OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNING |
0025 | PARK RANGER |
0028 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST |
0029 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ASSISTANT |
0099 | GENERAL STUDENT TRAINEE |
0101 | SOCIAL SCIENCE |
0102 | SOCIAL SCIENCE AID AND TECHNICIAN |
0110 | ECONOMIST |
0150 | GEOGRAPHY |
0184 | SOCIOLOGY |
0190 | GENERAL ANTHROPOLOGY |
0193 | ARCHEOLOGY |
0199 | SOCIAL SCIENCE STUDENT TRAINEE |
0301 | MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION & PROGRAM |
0303 | MISCELLANEOUS CLERK & ASSISTANT |
0305 | MAIL AND FILE |
0340 | PROGRAM MANAGEMENT |
0343 | MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS |
0344 | MANAGEMENT CLERICAL AND ASSISTANCE |
0399 | ADMINISTRATIVE/OFFICE SUPPORT STUDENT TRAINEE |
0401 | GEN NATURAL RESOURCES MGMT AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES |
0408 | ECOLOGY |
0414 | ENTOMOLOGY |
0430 | BOTANY |
0454 | RANGE CONSERVATION |
0457 | SOIL CONSERVATION |
0460 | FORESTRY |
0462 | FORESTRY TECHNICIAN |
0470 | SOIL SCIENCE |
0471 | AGRONOMY |
0480 | FISH AND WILDLIFE ADMINISTRATION |
0482 | FISH BIOLOGY |
0486 | WILDLIFE BIOLOGY |
0499 | BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE STUDENT TRAINEE |
0801 | GENERAL ENGINEERING |
0802 | ENGINEERING TECHNICAL |
0804 | FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING |
0806 | MATERIALS ENGINEERING |
0807 | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE |
0808 | ARCHITECTURE |
0809 | CONSTRUCTION CONTROL TECHNICAL |
0810 | CIVIL ENGINEERING |
0817 | SURVEY TECHNICAL |
0819 | ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING |
0828 | CONSTRUCTION ANALYST |
0830 | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
0850 | ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING |
0855 | ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING |
0871 | NAVAL ARCHITECTURE |
0890 | AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING |
0893 | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING |
0895 | INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNICAL |
0896 | INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING |
0899 | ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE STUDENT TRAINEE |
1008 | INTERIOR DESIGN |
1099 | INFORMATION AND ARTS STUDENT TRAINEE |
1101 | GENERAL BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY |
1130 | PUBLIC UTILITIES SPECIALIST |
1170 | REALTY |
1171 | APPRAISING AND ASSESSING |
1176 | BUILDING MANAGEMENT |
1199 | BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY STUDENT TRAINEE |
1301 | GENERAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE |
1310 | PHYSICS |
1311 | PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN |
1313 | GEOPHYSICS |
1315 | HYDROLOGY |
1316 | HYDROLOGIC TECHNICIAN |
1320 | CHEMISTRY |
1350 | GEOLOGY |
1360 | OCEANOGRAPHY |
1361 | NAVIGATIONAL INFORMATION |
1370 | CARTOGRAPHY |
1371 | CARTOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN |
1372 | GEODESY |
1373 | LAND SURVEYING |
1374 | GEODETIC TECHNICIAN |
1399 | PHYSICAL SCIENCE STUDENT TRAINEE |
1501 | GENERAL MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS |
1520 | MATHEMATICS |
1550 | COMPUTER SCIENCE |
1599 | MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS STUDENT TRAINEE |
1601 | EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES |
1603 | EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES ASSISTANCE |
1640 | FACILITY OPERATIONS SERVICES |
1699 | EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES MGMT STUDENT TRAINEE |
4749 | MAINTENANCE MECHANIC |
5306 | AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC |
5309 | HEATING & BOILER PLANT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC |
5318 | LOCK AND DAM REPAIRING |
5401 | MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT OPERATION |
5402 | BOILER PLANT OPERATING |
5406 | UTILITY SYSTEMS OPERATING |
5407 | ELECTRIC POWER CONTROLLING |
5408 | WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATING |
5409 | WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATING |
5413 | FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATING |
5415 | AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT OPERATING |
5426 | LOCK & DAM OPERATING |
5705 | TRACTOR OPERATING |
5716 | ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATING |
5725 | CRANE OPERATING |
5729 | DRILL RIG OPERATING |
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