This guide provides useful information for those who wish to join the Navy Reserve Seabees community as an enlisted Sailor during Fiscal Year 2025.
The Navy goes places. That means it needs things built. Fast.
That’s where the Seabees come in.
They don’t just pour concrete and frame buildings. They carve out roads in jungles, throw up airstrips in war zones, and get entire bases running from nothing.
When the Navy needs it done, Seabees do it.
What Seabees Do
- Military Construction: Bases, ports, airstrips, fortifications—if it supports the mission, Seabees build it.
- Disaster Relief: Hurricanes, earthquakes, warzones—Seabees don’t just build for the Navy. They rebuild entire communities.
- Civic Action Projects: Bridges, schools, roads—Seabees put down more than concrete. They strengthen partnerships worldwide.
- Security & Anti-Terrorism: Hostile zones come with threats. Seabees don’t just build. They defend.
What It Takes
- High School Diploma or GED – The minimum education requirement.
- ASVAB Scores – No exceptions. You need the right test scores.
- Physical Fitness – If you can’t meet Navy standards, you’re out.
- Character & Ethics – The Navy has standards, and you’ll meet them.
- Additional Training – Some jobs need extra certifications. If it’s tough, you’ll train for it.
Career & Advancement
Seabees don’t sit still. Promotions come from performance, leadership, and skill. Certifications open doors. Training sharpens ability. The best keep pushing forward.
They don’t just build. They make things happen.
Enlisted Seabee Jobs in the Navy Reserve
Builder (BU): Navy Reserve (2025)
This guide provides helpful information for those considering to enlist in the Navy Reserve as a Builder (BU).
Construction Mechanic (CM): Navy Reserve (2025)
This guide provides helpful information for those considering to enlist in the Navy Reserve as a Construction Mechanic (CM).
Construction Electrician (CE): Navy Reserve (2025)
This guide provides helpful information for those considering to enlist in the Navy Reserve as a Construction Electrician (CE).
Equipment Operator (EO): Navy Reserve (2025)
This guide provides helpful information for those considering to enlist in the Navy Reserve as a Equipment Operator (EO).
Engineering Aide (EA): Navy Reserve (2025)
This guide provides helpful information for those considering to enlist in the Navy Reserve as a Engineering Aide (EA).
Steelworker (SW): Navy Reserve (2025)
This guide provides helpful information for those considering to enlist in the Navy Reserve as a Steelworker (SW).
Utilitiesman (UT): Navy Reserve (2025)
This guide provides helpful information for those considering to enlist in the Navy Reserve as a Utilitiesman (UT).
More Information
If you want more information about joining the Navy Seabee community as an enlisted Sailor, the next logical step is to contact your local Navy Enlisted Recruiter.
Let us figure out how you can benefit from becoming a Navy enlisted Sailor—or if it is even the right career move for you.
Hope you found this helpful to your career planning.
