Explore Civil Engineer Jobs

Find civil engineering opportunities that match your experience and career goals on Ladders. Browse vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, from senior technical positions to engineering management. Civil engineers help plan, design, build, and maintain the infrastructure communities depend on, including roads, bridges, water systems, buildings, and transportation networks.

What Civil Engineers Do

Civil engineers apply engineering principles to infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. Depending on the role, they may develop plans and specifications, evaluate sites, analyze structural or transportation systems, coordinate with architects and contractors, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure work meets safety and regulatory requirements. Many positions also involve sustainability, resilience, and the use of digital design and modeling tools.

Common Civil Engineering Specialties

Career paths may focus on structural, transportation, geotechnical, water resources, environmental, construction, or municipal engineering. Senior civil engineers often lead complex projects, review technical work, manage client relationships, or supervise multidisciplinary teams. Specialized knowledge and professional credentials can help candidates qualify for advanced roles.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, relevant project experience, and familiarity with design and analysis software. Depending on the position and location, a Professional Engineer (PE) license may be required or preferred. Strong communication, collaboration, project management, and problem-solving skills are valuable, particularly for roles involving clients, public agencies, or construction teams.

Find Your Next Civil Engineer Role

Explore civil engineer openings on Ladders, including vetted positions with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by specialization, seniority, location, and employer to identify roles aligned with your expertise and next career move.

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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions for energy projects. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure efficient design, execution, and quality assurance throughout all pro...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$63K - $111K *

Drive impactful construction solutions by coordinating design services, ensuring compliance with specifications, and collaborating with experts to enhance project quality and efficiency in a dynamic e...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Design innovative Civil systems for mission-critical environments, ensuring compliance and safety. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver reliable infrastructure solutions that enhance ope...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K *

Transform communities through innovative civil engineering design. As a key technical lead, you'll drive impactful projects across various sectors, ensuring high-quality solutions while mentoring fell...

New Hampshire, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $170K *

Champion innovative structural engineering solutions for federal facilities. Lead design, review, and oversight of construction projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while enhancing s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower communities by managing small to mid-sized municipal water projects. Lead from inception to delivery, fostering client relationships and collaborating with a skilled team to ensure high-qualit...

Memphis, TNRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading civil site projects in the energy sector. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, coordinate, and manage impactful utility projects while ensuring compliance with loc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Contribute to the design and analysis of vital water infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and engage with clients to deliver...

Rancho Cordova, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Lead the design and analysis of water infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and innovation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions that enhance community serv...

Oakland, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Engage in the design and analysis of vital water infrastructure projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring compliance and quality while mentoring junior engineers...

Riverside, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Empower communities by leading innovative water infrastructure projects. As a Senior Structural Engineer, you'll design and analyze critical facilities, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engage in a dynamic role overseeing large projects and teams, ensuring successful delivery through effective stakeholder coordination and project management. Contribute to innovative power delivery so...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative civil designs for utility-scale solar and battery projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create site layouts, grading, and drainage plans, ensuring compliance and ef...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$63K - $111K *

Unlock potential by joining a collaborative team focused on geotechnical and environmental engineering projects, driving innovative designs, investigations, and solutions to support sustainable constr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Design and detail foundations and structures for substations, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with clients and teams, applying engineering codes and standards while mentoring juni...

Texas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative solutions as a Project Engineer, overseeing diverse projects from design to execution. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality standards and effective communication, driving conti...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$81K - $107K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering vital infrastructure projects. As a Site Civil Project Engineer 1, you'll manage engineering design tasks, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensu...

Rhinebeck, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Innovate structural designs for light gauge and cold-formed steel systems, ensuring compliance with California codes. Collaborate across teams to enhance manufacturability and efficiency in modular an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative solar and energy storage projects. Drive technical excellence, mentor teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to shape sustainable energy solutions across No...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$159K - $213K *

Shape the future of urban infrastructure by leading engineering initiatives, guiding a talented team, and influencing community development. Drive strategic planning and operational excellence to enha...

Roseville, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $117K *

Lead innovative structural engineering solutions for marine vessels, ensuring integrity and compliance with maritime standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational safety and performance in...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading innovative design and analysis for critical facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver resilient solutions that enhance communi...

Santa Clara, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative water infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community services through resilient engineering practices, ensuring complia...

Walnut Creek, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion client success by leading complex commercial real estate projects, managing multi-site portfolios, and providing senior technical expertise to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective deli...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $170K *

Shape the future of correctional facility design by leading structural engineering efforts, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while overseeing construction activities and providing expert g...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a civil engineer do?question toggle

    Civil engineers plan, design, and oversee infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, water systems, and transportation networks. Their work may include analysis, design, permitting, construction oversight, and maintenance planning.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for civil engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline and relevant project experience. Some positions require or prefer a Professional Engineer (PE) license, especially when the engineer is responsible for approving or overseeing regulated work.

  • What specialties are available in civil engineering?question toggle

    Common specialties include structural, transportation, geotechnical, water resources, environmental, construction, and municipal engineering. Senior professionals may also move into project management, consulting, or engineering leadership.

  • How can I find civil engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional civil engineering roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing’s location, responsibilities, seniority, and qualifications to find a strong match.