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Career Guides / Hashflag Index v1.0

From Engineering job code
to civilian career.

Every military job code maps to a civilian career — browse 4,202 guides across all five branches, see civilian salary bands sourced from Lightcast labor data, and find the certifications that translate your service into software engineering roles that pay.

Total Guides4,202across DoD job codes
Branches5Army · Navy · Air Force · Marine Corps · Coast Guard
Career Families11Cyber to Logistics
Certifications4,689civilian equivalencies
Salary Data$45K–$280Kvia Lightcast
Database · 165 Guides

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32EXUSAF
Civil Engineer→ Construction Manager
$75–98K civilianOfficer
OSHA 30 (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)
38AARMY
Civil Affairs Officer→ Emergency Management Director
$68–105K civilianOfficer
38BARMY
Civil Affairs Specialist→ Emergency Management Director
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
38CARMY
Civil Affairs Officer→ Emergency Management Director
$70–160K civilianEnlisted
39AARMY
Civil Affairs/Psychological Operations Assignment Officer→ Project Manager
$70–120K civilianOfficer
39CARMY
Civil Affairs Officer→ Emergency Management Director
$68–105K civilianEnlisted
3E231USAF
Pavement and Construction Equipment Operator→ Construction Equipment Operator
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
OSHA Safety Certification (partial)National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core Certification (partial)
3E251USAF
Pavement and Construction Equipment Operator→ Construction Equipment Operator
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications (partial)Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (potential)
3E271USAF
Pavement and Construction Equipment Operator→ Construction Equipment Operator
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
HAZWOPER (partial)National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Equipment Operator Certification (partial)
3E291USAF
Pavement and Construction Equipment Operator→ Construction Equipment Operator
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Heavy Equipment Operations (partial)Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (potential)
3E2X1USAF
Pavement and Construction Equipment Operator→ Construction Equipment Operator
$48–75K civilianEnlisted
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) - Heavy Equipment Operations (partial)OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety (direct)
3E531USAF
Engineering Assistant→ Civil Engineering Technician
$60–72K civilianEnlisted
AutoCAD Certified User (partial)GIS Professional (GISP) (foundational knowledge)
3E551USAF
Engineering Assistant→ Civil Engineering Technician
$60–98K civilianEnlisted
AutoCAD Certified User (partial)GIS Professional (GISP) (partial)
3E571USAF
Engineering Assistant→ Civil Engineering Technician
$55–70K civilianEnlisted
AutoCAD Certified User (partial)GIS Professional (GISP) (partial)
3E591USAF
Engineering Assistant→ Civil Engineering Technician
$58–98K civilianEnlisted
AutoCAD Certified User (partial)Certified Construction Contract Administrator (partial)
3E5X1USAF
Civil Engineering Apprentice→ Civil Engineering Technician
$60–72K civilianEnlisted
AutoCAD Certified User (partial)GIS Professional (GISP) (Foundational Knowledge)
3E631USAF
Civil Engineer Work Management Specialist→ Construction Manager
$65–98K civilianEnlisted
3E651USAF
Civil Engineer Work Management→ Operations Manager
$72–105K civilianEnlisted
3E671USAF
Civil Engineer Work Management→ Construction Manager
$65–98K civilianEnlisted
3E691USAF
Civil Engineer Resource Management→ Project Manager
$65–98K civilianEnlisted
3E6X1USAF
Civil Engineer Resource Management→ Construction Manager
$65–98K civilianEnlisted
43E1USAF
Bioenvironmental Engineer→ Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager
$90–110K civilianEnlisted
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) (partial)
43E2USAF
Bioenvironmental Engineer→ Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager
$95–160K civilianEnlisted
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) (partial)
43E3USAF
Bioenvironmental Engineer→ Safety Manager
$85–105K civilianEnlisted
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) (partial)
43E4USAF
Bioenvironmental Engineer→ Industrial Hygienist
$78–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)
43EXUSAF
Bioenvironmental Engineer→ Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager
$92–115K civilianOfficer
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)
4B031USAF
Bioenvironmental Engineering Journeyman→ Industrial Hygienist
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)HAZWOPER 40-Hour (meets requirements)
4B051USAF
Bioenvironmental Engineering Craftsman→ Industrial Hygienist
$72–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) (partial)
4B071USAF
Bioenvironmental Engineering Craftsman→ Industrial Hygienist
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) (partial)Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)
4B091USAF
Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician→ Industrial Hygienist
$68–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)
4B0X1USAF
Bioenvironmental Engineering Craftsman→ Industrial Hygienist
$68–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER (partial)
51AARMY
Construction and Utilities Officer→ Electrician
$55–98K civilianOfficer
OSHA 30 (partial)LEED Green Associate (potential)
51BARMY
General Engineering Construction Supervisor→ Carpenter
$55–98K civilianEnlisted
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) (Partial Preparation)OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification (Partial Preparation)
51GARMY
Geospatial Engineer→ Civil Engineer
$55–98K civilianEnlisted
NICET certification in Construction Materials Testing (partial)OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety (awareness)
51HARMY
General Engineering Supervisor→ Construction Manager
$65–98K civilianEnlisted
Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)Construction Management Certification (partial)
51PARMY
Utilities Engineering Supervisor→ Construction Manager
$65–105K civilianEnlisted
Certified Water System Operator (partial)Certified Waste Water Operator (partial)OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety (partial)
51TARMY
Technical Engineering Supervisor→ Construction Manager
$55–98K civilianEnlisted
Construction Management Certification (partial)OSHA 30 (partial)
51ZARMY
General Engineering Supervisor→ Construction Manager
$62–98K civilianEnlisted
Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety (partial)
55131USAF
Pavement and Construction Equipment Operator→ Construction Equipment Operator
$48–75K civilianEnlisted
OSHA Safety Certification (partial)NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator (partial)
55151USAF
Pavement and Construction Equipment Operator→ Heavy Equipment Operator
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Heavy Equipment Operations (partial)OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety (direct)
55171USAF
Pavement and Construction Equipment Operator→ Construction Equipment Operator
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Heavy Equipment Operations (partial)OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety (direct)
55191USAF
Pavement and Construction Equipment Operator→ Construction Equipment Operator
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
HAZWOPER (partial)OSHA 10 (Construction)
55330USAF
Civil Engineering Assistant→ Civil Engineer
$60–98K civilianEnlisted
AutoCAD Certified User (partial)GIS Professional (GISP) (foundational knowledge)
55350USAF
Civil Engineering Apprentice→ Civil Engineering Technician
$58–95K civilianEnlisted
AutoCAD Certified User (partial)GIS Professional (GISP) (partial)OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety (potential)
55370USAF
Civil Engineering Apprentice→ Civil Engineering Technician
$60–98K civilianEnlisted
AutoCAD Certified User (partial)GIS Professional (GISP) (knowledge base)
55390USAF
Civil Engineering Technician→ Civil Engineer
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
AutoCAD Certified User (partial)GIS Professional (GISP) (partial)Construction Quality Management (CQC) for Contractors (awareness)
57GARMY
General Construction Supervisor→ Construction Supervisor
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 30 (partial)Certified Construction Manager (CCM) (partial)
6005USMC
Aeronautical Engineer→ Aerospace Engineer
$75–140K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial)
61CARMY
Marine Engineer→ Marine Engineer
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (partial)American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder (partial)
62BARMY
Construction Equipment Repairer→ Heavy Equipment Mechanic
$58–95K civilianEnlisted
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel Engines (partial)National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications (partial)
62CARMY
Engineer Missile Equipment Specialist→ Industrial Machinery Mechanic
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (partial)Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) (partial)
62E1USAF
Systems Engineer→ Systems Engineer
$115–145K civilianEnlisted
62E2USAF
Systems Engineer→ Systems Engineer
$115–140K civilianEnlisted
Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) (partial)
62E3USAF
Systems Engineer→ Systems Engineer
$115–140K civilianEnlisted
Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)
62E4USAF
Systems Engineer→ Systems Engineer
$98–140K civilianEnlisted
62EXUSAF
Systems Engineer→ Systems Engineer
$105–140K civilianOfficer
INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)
62GARMY
General Engineering Supervisor→ Construction Manager
$60–98K civilianEnlisted
OSHA Safety Certification (partial)Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Certification (partial)
62JARMY
Construction Equipment Operator→ Construction Equipment Operator
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations (partial)OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety (partial)
62NARMY
Construction Engineering Supervisor→ Construction Manager
$68–98K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 30 (Construction)Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Technician Certification (partial)
62S0USAF
Developmental Engineer→ Program Manager
$100–160K civilianEnlisted
Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP) (partial)
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