what electrical engineers do in NAVY????

Answer 1

Richard may not have the full story. I am an engineer in the Navy. I have an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. I have been in 13 years. The Navy recently sent me to graduate school for my Masters degree in Civil Engineering. My wife is also a navy engineer with her undergrad in electrical, masters in civil, and pursuing PhD in civil. We both earned our PE in our undergrad fields while in the Navy.

The Navy Civil Engineer Corps is a smaller branch of the Navy staff. We manage the infrastructure for the Navy to include execution of base public works and maintenance functions as well as managing oversight of base construction contracts. A lot of us are overseas, building infrastructure in Iraq, responding to tsunamis and earthquakes as humanitarian assistance. The navy Civil Engineer Corps offers some incredible scolarship opportunities for Juniors and Seniors in engineering disciplines as well as advanced education. Bottom line, an excellent place to get entry level engineering experience and earn your P.E. Check it out at www.cec.navy.mil

Answer 2

Having spent 8 years in the Navy in the enlisted ranks, I can tell you that you will not do traditional engineering, that is design calculations, and fabrication of electrical systems.

As was suggested in one of the other answers you might volunteer for training on nuclear powered vessels, either submarines or Aircraft Carriers. In this case you would have some initial basic training and officer training, and then go onto Nuclear Power school. For officers, this will a combination of Nuclear Engineering and graduate math courses. After you complete that training and are assigned to a ship, you will learn how to be a Naval officer. It is a different experience from anything that you might expect. Your engineering training will be used to help you learn and understand all aspects of the operation of a ship. This will include the mechanical systems, steam systems, as well as electrical systems. In addition, you will have to learn how to navigate, and basic rules of the road for ships. You will rotate into and out of various divisions in the ship including both engineering, communications, navigation, and operations of the ship.

Bottm line, if you're looking for a conventional EE career, the Navy is not the place to look. On the other hand, if you are looking for a lot of variety, and occasional boredom, then you might consider it.

One more thing, I will tell you. If you are not a Naval Academy Graduate, then your career opportunity will be limited. This is only my opinion, but I don't think you will find a single officer at the level of admiral that did not graduate from the US Naval Academy.

Answer 3

Keep the electricity separated from the water, at least most of the time.
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Andre' B.