Overview

The sanitary engineer is primarily responsible for making recommendations related to field conditions, including water, air, noise, and liquid and solid waste.

Job Duties

• Ensure institutional hygiene
  
• Monitor environmental conditions
  
• Oversee waste disposal system
  
  

Requirements

Active Duty

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program acceptable to the Surgeon General
  
• Must be between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver)
  
• Must be a U.S. citizen
  
  

Army Reserve

• In addition to the above qualifications, permanent U.S. residency and possessing an unrestricted license to practice are required for Reserve duty officers.

Training

Job training for a sanitary engineer includes completing an Officer Basic Leadership Course, which introduces you to the Army Health Care system, Army doctrine and basic Soldier/leader skills.

Helpful Skills

• Ability to make accurate, immediate decisions
  
• Perform under stress
  
• Apply critical technical and thinking skills
  
• Tremendous concentration

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Compensation

Active Duty
In addition to the many privileges that come from being on the U.S. Army health care team, you’ll also be rewarded with:

• Paid continuing education and training
  
• Noncontributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service
  
• Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)
  
  

Army Reserve

• Paid continuing education and training
  
• Permanent U.S. residency
  
• Noncontributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying service
  
• Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)

Education Benefits

In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education.