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Special Forces engineer sergeants: specialists in a wide range of disciplines such as construction, demolition and topographic surveys * Special Forces medical sergeants: considered to be the finest ...

Special Forces Engineer Sergeants: specialists in a wide range of disciplines such as construction, demolition, and topographic surveys * Special Forces Medical Sergeants: considered to be the finest ...

Assists personnel with current and extensive experience in tactical operations at the small unit level in combat operations in Infantry, Armor, Cavalry, Special Forces, Engineer or Field Artillery ...

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How much do special forces engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for special forces engineer in the United States is $96,107.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $108,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Special Forces Engineer vs Combat Engineer?

AspectSpecial Forces EngineerCombat Engineer
CredentialsMilitary engineering certifications, specialized trainingMilitary engineering training, basic certifications
Work EnvironmentSpecial operations, covert missions, diverse terrainsFrontline combat zones, construction sites, obstacle clearance
Employer & IndustryMilitary special forces unitsArmy, military engineering units

Special Forces Engineers and Combat Engineers both serve in military engineering roles, but Special Forces Engineers focus on covert, specialized missions requiring advanced training, while Combat Engineers handle frontline construction, obstacle clearance, and demolition tasks in combat zones.

What are Special Forces Engineers?

Special Forces Engineers, also known as 18C in the U.S. Army, are highly trained soldiers responsible for performing engineering, demolition, and construction tasks during special operations missions. They specialize in a wide range of skills including explosives, fortifications, field construction, and sabotage, often operating behind enemy lines or in austere environments. Their expertise is critical for supporting their team by ensuring mobility, survivability, and effective mission execution in challenging conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Special Forces Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Special Forces Engineer, you need advanced knowledge of combat engineering, demolitions, construction, and survival skills, typically developed through rigorous military training and selection courses. Familiarity with specialized tools, explosives, communications equipment, and engineering software is crucial, along with relevant military certifications. Strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, teamwork, and mental resilience distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are vital for successfully executing complex missions in challenging and unpredictable environments.

How do Special Forces Engineers typically collaborate with other team members during missions?

Special Forces Engineers play a crucial role in multidisciplinary teams, often working closely with communications, medical, and weapons specialists to accomplish complex missions. They are responsible for tasks such as demolitions, construction, and route clearance, which require constant coordination with team leaders and other specialists to ensure mission success and safety. Effective communication and adaptability are essential, as engineers must quickly respond to evolving mission requirements and support the team's overall objectives. Collaboration often extends to working with allied forces and local partners, enhancing mission effectiveness and building critical relationships.
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Infographic showing various Special Forces Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,107 per year, or $46.2 per hour.

18C Special Forces Engineer Instructor

Seventh Dimension

Fort Liberty, NC โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Position: 18C Special Forces Engineer Instructor

Type: Full-time

Location: Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Travel: 25%

Position Summary: The Special Forces Engineer Instructor is responsible for delivering classroom, practical, and field-based instruction in Special Operations Construction (SOC), military engineering, advanced demolitions, target analysis, breaching operations, UXO/IED procedures, and mission planning. This role trains, mentors, and evaluates Special Forces students on construction techniques, explosives calculations and placement, infrastructure development, sabotage operations, and tactical engineering skills through both academic and scenario-based field training exercises. The instructor develops and updates curriculum, lesson plans, and assessment materials while ensuring compliance with current Special Forces engineering doctrine and instructional standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Instruction and Evaluation
  • Provide expert instruction on Special Operations Construction (SOC), including blueprint reading/design, masonry wall construction, concrete formwork/placement, plumbing, electrical wiring, and basic welding repairs.
  • Teach advanced military demolitions, demolitions safety, calculation of net explosive weight (NEW), priming methods, firing systems, timber/steel-cutting charges, cratering charges, and urban/wall breaching.
  • Instruct students in Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) procedures, covering color codes, UXO safeties, minefield clearing operations, subsurface hazard detectors, Homemade Explosives (HME) and precursors, Field Expedient Munitions (FEM), and Field Expedient Incendiaries (FEI).
  • Teach Target Analysis (TA) techniques, demolition mission planning, identification of choke points, sabotage operations, damage assessment, and target folder development.
  • Conduct courses using a variety of instructional practices and methods, including conventional classroom presentation techniques, practical exercises, and digital platforms (e.g., Blackboard, Adobe Connect).
  • Evaluate students' performance on written and hands-on performance-oriented examinations (such as Construction Examinations, Calculation and Placement of charges, UXO/IED Exams, and Target Analysis) according to the Individual Student Assessment Plan (ISAP).
  • Evaluate student presentations for appropriate techniques and provide clear, timely, relevant, and specific feedback. Lead, evaluate, and mentor students during scenario-based Comprehensive Field Training (FTX) exercises, assessing their ability to apply engineering skills, Drop Zone (DZ) planning/operations, equipment rigging, and mission planning in a tactical environment.
  • Curriculum and Classroom Management
  • Coordinate curriculum development by assisting in the design of instructional blocks, providing guidance to other faculty members on academic standards and instructional objectives.
  • Develop lesson plans, course materials, criterion-referenced performance tests, and self-instructional objectives.
  • Review and update training material to ensure compliance with instructional design, emerging technologies, and current Special Forces engineering doctrine.
  • Teach Target Analysis (TA) techniques, demolition mission planning, identification of choke points, sabotage operations, damage assessment, and target folder development.
  • Maintain a professional learning environment, managing classroom and range activities effectively to stimulate and sustain student motivation, engagement, and retention of skills.
  • Evaluate student feedback to modify courses and methods of instruction. Evaluate peer instruction and the use of materials, requiring in-depth knowledge of theories of educational course development and academic methods.
  • Identify deviations from policy on instructor training and certification and assist in corrective actions.
  • Communicate terminal learning objectives, safety requirements, and risk levels in accordance with TF 600-21-1.
  • Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork: Effectively communicate with staff, faculty, and students, fostering exchange of course information and instructional improvement.
  • Meticulously grade hands-on exams, range safety execution, and adherence to administrative procedures.
  • Must be adaptable to changing instructional requirements and diverse learner needs and anticipate and address impediments to learning and performance.
  • Demonstrate expertise, respects intellectual property, and adheres to organizational and professional ethics.
  • Conduct courses using a variety of instructional practices and methods, including conventional classroom presentation techniques, practical exercises, and digital platforms (e.g., Blackboard, Adobe Connect).

Required Qualifications:

  • US Citizen
  • Valid U.S. driver's license
  • Must hold an active Secret Security Clearance
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Clear and effective verbal and written communication
  • Must be former prior Special Forces Army Green Beret
  • At a minimum, must have obtained the rank of E-7, Warrant Officer, or Commissioned Officer.
  • Must possess or be able to complete the Common Faculty Developer-Instructor Course (CFD-IC) or equivalent military instructor training.
  • Must complete pre-employment physical examination, annual exams, background investigation, and urinalysis screening.
  • May be subject to Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Must have served Honorably.
  • Must possess or be capable of completing the Common Faculty Developer-Instructor Course (CFD-IC) or equivalent military instructor training.
  • Must meet physical standards necessary to operate in rugged field environments, monitor tactical exercises, and stand for extended periods during outdoor training.
  • At a minimum, must have obtained the rank of E-7, Warrant Officer, or Commissioned Officer.
  • Must be a graduate of the 18C Special Forces Engineer Sergeant Course.
  • Expertise in advanced demolitions, target analysis, breaching, calculations for explosives, and target folder development.
  • Proficiency in instructing field construction, basic wiring, framing, blueprint reading, and building defensive positions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen, and write. The employee frequently is required to use foot/ankle motions, hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be the best qualified for the position and successfully perform the functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made (if possible) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Company Background: Seventh Dimension LLC provides focused customer support in two core competencies Training & Support Services. Since 2015, we have provided customers with flexible, adaptable, and creative approaches to solving complex problems. We are a proven prime contractor that understands future operating environments, fiscal constraints, and current force requirements. We are a SDVOSB in North Carolina with a TS Facility Clearance, Secret storage and a DCAA compliant accounting system.

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

Seventh Dimension, LLC is a Veteran friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.