Can anyone tell me what it's like as a deckhand for the Army Corps of Engineers?

[tank3355]

Just got a call for an application I sent in months ago, just verifying my info and asking to set up an interview date. Anyone have experience with the engineers? any opinions or advice?

[Clear Solution]

My guess is will be pretty gravy, it is a government job and has government benefits after all.

Once you find out what kind of vessel its for you can get a better picture.

ACOE has dredges, survey boats, harbor matanence, ect... all sorts of equipment.

[cappy208]

Think if it as money in the bank. It will collect interest, but you won't get a good return for 5 or 10 years.

The reason is they adopted a 5 tier pay plan about 20 years ago. It sucks the first couple years. Then it gets better.

As far as going with them... Hey, they won't go bankrupt anytime soon!