This guide provides useful information for those who wish to join the Navy Reserve Surface Engineering community as an enlisted Sailor during Fiscal Year 2025.
For those in the Navy Reserve seeking a technical career path that stays above the waterline, the Surface Engineering community offers a strong, hands-on track with real impact.
Surface Engineering roles center around the operation, maintenance, and repair of systems that keep surface ships fully mission-capable.
Reserve Sailors in this field work across several propulsion types—gas turbines, diesel engines, steam systems, and hybrid diesel-gas turbine setups.
They also handle key responsibilities tied to shipboard systems, including electrical distribution, hull integrity, auxiliary machinery, and structural maintenance.
The scope extends beyond routine upkeep. Surface Engineers are trained in both applied mechanics and theoretical damage control, preparing them to respond decisively when systems fail or ships take damage.
If you’re looking to develop deep engineering skills without entering the submarine force, this is where the Navy Reserve puts those opportunities on the table.
Surface Engineering Enlisted Jobs in the Navy Reserve
More Information
If you want more information about joining the U.S. Navy Surface Engineering 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.
