Which Branch Should I Join as a Civil Engineering graduate (Army, Navy or AF)?
NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps | Office of Marine and Aviation Operations
NOAA Corps officers serve on the sea, on land, and in the air to support NOAA's environmental science and stewardship mission.
Air Force Institute of Technology - Wikipedia
The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) is a graduate school and provider of professional and continuing education for the United States Armed Forces and is part of the United States Air Force. It is located in Ohio at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, near Dayton. AFIT is a component of the Air University and Air Education and Training Command.
Naval Postgraduate School - Wikipedia
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is a graduate school operated by the United States Navy. Located in Monterey, California, it grants master's degrees, engineer's degrees and doctoral degrees. Established in 1909, the school also offers research fellowship opportunities at the postdoctoral level through the National Academies' National Research Council research associateship program.[3]
Engineering Jobs at USPHS Commissioned Corps
USPHS offers diverse jobs in engineering: mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and more.
Overview
An engineer officer is responsible for providing full support to the wide range of engineering duties in the Army. They can help build structures, develop civil works programs and even provide combat support.
Job Duties
Sapper — Emplace demolitions, conduct reconnaissance and support maneuver units with mobility, countermobility and survivability
Bradley — Destroy, neutralize and suppress the enemy using the Bradley Fighting Vehicle
Construction — Construct roads, buildings, military bases, airfields, etc.
Bridge — Construct, emplace or assemble numerous bridges
Rescue — Perform search and rescue operations
Training — Train the force, write new policy and research alternative engineering technology
I might add support the recovery from man-made and natural disasters.
I hope I was able to give you insight. The USACE website might have info on how to pursue a position in the Corps. If you have any questions, feel free to let me know and I'll see if my aunt can provide some insight. If she can't, she certainly knows someone who does.