A Career at MWH for Military Service Members and Veterans
MWH has always been a great place for veterans and military service members. Our community of leaders come to us from various branches, roles and special operations and we value the strength of military skills, experience and leadership brought to our organization.
If working on the best water and natural resources projects around the world, building on your talents through a premier knowledge-sharing culture and connecting across borders with some of the world’s top talent appeals to you, join us. We are seeking wastewater engineers, craft laborers, asset management consultants and business support professionals to help solve mission-specific challenges. Click here to search jobs.
- Nov 16, 2016 - Vets Celebrated at MWH on Veterans Day
- Aug 10, 2016 - MWH Supports Adopt-A-Platoon – Sends Care Packages to Troop in Kuwait
- Jun 30, 2016 - MWH Teams Take on Three Peaks Challenge for Charity
- Mar 4, 2016 - MWH Recognized for Commitment to Armed Forces
- Dec 15, 2015 - MWH Proudly Supports Our Soldiers
- Nov 10, 2015 - MWH Provides Grant to Helping Hands for Freedom in Support of Military Children
- May 29, 2015 - MWH Signs the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant
- May 10, 2015 - MWH Commits to Veterans Employment Initiative
Featured Stories
Keith Hodsden
Spotlight Story
Keith Hodsden is a Client Service Manager with Innovyze and former Active Duty Air Force officer, still serving as a Civil Engineer/Squadron Commander in the Vermont Air National Guard.
Will Pearson
Spotlight Story
Will Pearson is a graduate engineer in the Swinton U.K. office. He joined MWH recently and is currently serving in the Army Reserve.
Phil Preece
Spotlight Story
Phil Preece is the General Manager of Waste to Energy (W2E) Plant Operations and Maintenance in the Solihull U.K. office. He joined MWH in July and recounts his experience in the Armed Forces.
Jesse Basinski
Spotlight Story
Jesse Basinski, Associate Structural Engineer in the Las Vegas, Nevada office, joined MWH as an intern in 2013 following her service in the U.S. Army. She recounts her transition from the military to an internship with MWH to her current role as a full time employee at MWH.
Claire Allen
Spotlight Story
Claire Allen, Commercial Administrator in the Salford, U.K. office. She joined MWH in May of 2013 and recounts her transition from the Armed Forces to working in the private sector.
Nate Sandvig
Spotlight Story
Nate Sandvig, Hydropower Program Manager based out of the Portland, Oregon office, joined MWH following his service in the U.S. Army. He recounts his transition from the military to working in the private sector.
U.S. Military/Civilian Conversion Chart
Civil Engineer
- Army Corps of Engineers (12 A) MOS
- Marine Corps (1100 & 1300) Series MOSC
- Coast Guard (50, 55 & 56) Series MOS
- Air Force (32 E) Series MOS
- Navy(550, 753, 510, 653) Series MOS
MWH titles to look for: Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Manager, Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Structural Engineer
Mechanical Engineers
- Army Corps of Engineers (12 A) MOS
- Marine Corps (1100 & 1300) Series MOSC
- Coast Guard (50, 55 & 56) Series MOS
- Air Force (32 E) Series MOS
- Navy(550, 753, 510, 653) Series MOS
MWH titles to look for: Application Engineer, Design Engineer, Design Maintenance Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Process Engineer, Product Engineer, Project Engineer, Test Engineer
Electrical Engineers
- Army Corps of Engineers (12 T) MOS
- Marine Corps (1100 & 1300) Series MOSC
- Coast Guard (50, 55 & 56) Series MOS
- Air Force (32 E) Series MOS
- Navy(550, 753, 510, 653) Series MOS
MWH titles to look for: Circuits Engineer, Design Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, Instrumentation and Electrical Reliability Engineer (I&E Reliability Engineer), Power Systems Engineer, Project Engineer, Test Engineer
Chemical Engineers
- Army Corps of Engineers (12 & 74 ) Series MOS
- Navy (122) Series MOS
- Marine (5711) Series MOS
MWH titles to look for: Chemical Engineer, Development Engineer, Engineer, Engineering Scientist, Process Control Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Engineer, Refinery Process Engineer, Scientist
Environmental Engineers
- Army Corps of Engineers (12 ) Series MOS
- Air Force (43 and 61) Series MOS
- Marine (8831) Series MOS
- Navy (003757) MOS
MWH titles to look for: Environmental Engineer; Environmental Remediation Specialist; Global Director Air and Climate Change; Hazardous Substances Engineer
Water/Wastewater Engineers
- Army Corps of Engineers (12 ) Series MOS
- Air Force (3E400) Series MOS
- Marine (1171) Series MOS
MWH titles to look for: Director Water and Waste Services, Engineer and Geologist, Principal Consulting Engineer, Principal Technologist, Program Manager, Project Manager/Design Manager, Surface Water Manager, Water Reuse Program Manager
Geo Scientists, Hydrologists
- Army Corps of Engineers (12 ) Series MOS
- Navy (2310) Series MOS
- Marine (0261) Series MOS
MWH titles to look for: Engineering Geologist, Environmental Protection Geologist, Exploration Geologist, Geological Specialist, Geologist, Geophysicist, Geoscientist, Mine Geologist, Petroleum Geologist, Project Geologist
General Construction & Project Managers
- Army Corps of Engineers (12, 21,51, 62) Series MOS
- Marine Corps (1100&1300) Series MOSC
- Coast Guard (700) Series MOS
- Air Force (3E200) Series MOS
- Navy (All 5000) Series MOS
MWH titles to look for: Construction Manager, Operators, Earthmovers, Technicians, Project Managers, Laborers
Human Resources
- Army (20, 40 & 70) Series MOS
- Marine Corps (0100&0400) Series MOSC
- Coast Guard (018,10,11,12&16) Series MOS
- Air Force (38) Series MOS
- Navy (1600,2600&3000) Series MOS
MWH titles to look for: Personnel Management, Records keeping & HRIS-Director of Human Resources, Employee Benefits Manager, Employee Relations Manager, Human Resources Director (HR Director), Human Resources Manager (HR Manager), Human Resources Vice President
Information Technology DBA-Infrastructure & CAD Design
- Army (30,40,70 &90) Series MOS
- Marine Corps (2800,4000,8000&9000) Series MOSC
- Air Force (1B,3C,3D&62E) Series MOS
- Navy (6200,9700,9800) Series MOS
MWH titles to look for: Computer Console Operator, Computer Operator, Computer Specialist, Computer Technician, Information Technology Specialist, Operations and Maintenance Technician, Software Technician, Systems Operator, CAD Operator
Accounting Specialists
- Army (80) Series MOS
- Marine Corps (3400,8800,9600) Series MOSC
- Air Force (6F&65F) Series MOS
- Navy (1005,2800) Series MOS
- Coast Guard (441) Series MOS
MWH titles to look for: Account Clerk, Account Receivable Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounting Associate, Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Payables Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Bookkeeper
Purchasing Managers-Logisitics
- Army (51, 91, 97) Series MOS
- Marine Corps (0400) Series MOSC
- Air Force (20,21&63) Series MOS
- Navy (2100,2800,9000) Series MOS
MWH titles to look for:Commodity Manager, Director of Materials, Director of Purchasing, Director of Strategic Sourcing, Materials Manager, Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Director, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Supervisor
Finance/ Financial Analysts
- Army (30, 40 & 80) Series MOS
- Marine Corps (3400,8600,9600) Series MOSC
- Coast Guard (020,310) Series MOS
- Air Force (6F &65F) Series MOS
- Navy (1100&2800) Series MOS
MWH titles to look for: Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Comptroller, Controller, Finance Director, Finance Manager, Finance Vice President, Financial Analyst
MWH is an equal opportunity employer and a proud supporter of the Joining Forces initiative, taking action to serve Americas military families. Read more on the Joining Forces initiative.