Job Description

Military engineers are the most important in the Canadian Forces. They provide the most needing support services that let our forces operate better. Depending on their training and position, they use their services to help in the Army, Air Force, or Navy. In the Army, engineers have lots of responsibilities. In land battles, they help getting the troops to move quicker and more efficiently, and by preventing the enemy from doing the same. For instance, they may build bridges, make roads, and check/clear minefields for Canadian troops while making it harder for enemy forces. They also get shelter for the troops. In addition, they get mapping and charting support, and can fight as infantry soldiers if absolutely needed. Some engineers maintain engineering equipment, like radar sensing devices. Engineers that are in the Air Force maintain and manage aircraft, equipment, and facilities. They may also make plans for air operations, help with construction engineering support, or make policies. Some engineers work with information management services and telecommunications. In the Navy, engineers are responsible for the maintenance of combat and marine systems in ships and submarines. For instance, naval combat systems engineers may upgrade, operate, and maintain navigation, communication, and weapons systems. Marine systems engineers may work many different ancillary systems, and machinery control systems. Military engineers in all of the military also administer and control human resources, funds, and materials. They train and grade members under their own control, plan and assign military engineering tasks and projects, and figure the costs of these projects in both money and materials. Being a Military Engineer requires great leadership skills.

Edited by Alex Gilmore