engineering officer

Ship's machinery supervisor

An engineering officer is a military or naval officer responsible for technical systems, equipment maintenance, and infrastructure.

On ships, the engineering officer oversees propulsion, electrical systems, and mechanical operations.

In ground forces, engineering officers manage construction, demolition, and obstacle clearance.

The term is familiar from science fiction, where the engineering officer keeps the spacecraft running: The engineering officer reported the engines were failing.

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Military leader of foot soldiers

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