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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Director of Construction Services
$110K - $130K *
Build a transformative construction services program in Virginia, overseeing CEI services for roadway and bridge projects. Lead a dedicated team, foster client relationships, and drive strategic growt...
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Lead complex construction projects in critical utility environments, ensuring safety, coordination, and operational continuity while minimizing disruption. Manage teams and subcontractors to deliver h...
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Join a team that's dedicated to providing analytical support for project budgeting, change management, and cost forecasting. Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure accurate financial tracking and...
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$80K - $95K *
Advance project success by providing analytical support for budgeting, change management, and cost forecasting. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting, drivi...
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Champion project delivery by overseeing HV cable testing projects across North America. Ensure alignment with client expectations while managing resources, schedules, and budgets for successful comple...
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Construction Project Manager (grocery store projects)
$80K - $96K *
Innovate with us to lead complex, multi-phase projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive project success while man...
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$103K - $181K *
Lead the charge in wastewater treatment engineering, driving innovative solutions for municipal and industrial projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and...
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Lead the charge in ensuring quality assurance for Field Engineering projects, acting as the key liaison among internal teams and customers. Oversee inspections, audits, and corrective actions to meet...
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Lead the charge in deploying and managing complex network installations, ensuring quality control and effective project execution while collaborating with internal teams and subcontractors to meet ope...
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Engineer and oversee site implementations, ensuring quality control and effective project management for network installations. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and maintain operational standard...
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Transform the future of engineering design by leading diverse teams to deliver high-quality electrical engineering solutions. Drive project success through strategic oversight, mentoring, and adherenc...
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Join a team that's dedicated to advancing process engineering in Life Sciences. Lead complex design projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers while enhancing your...
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$126K - $164K *
Pioneer innovative solar designs for utility-scale projects, leading teams to optimize high-level concepts into actionable plans. Engage with clients and ensure quality standards while contributing to...
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Join a team that's driving sales of electrification products, focusing on customer relationships and market growth. Leverage your expertise to identify new opportunities and achieve sales targets in t...
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Senior Environmental Geologist
$63K - $111K *
Explore diverse geological and environmental tasks, conducting fieldwork and analyses to ensure project success. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful solutions for environmental challenges whil...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive excellence in construction oversight by ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence across multiple projects. Lead onsite execution and coordination while fostering a strong safety-first cu...
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Staff Software Engineer, Java Backend
$120K - $170K *
Lead engineering efforts by writing production code and mentoring a team. Drive modernization initiatives through Java microservices while managing performance and growth of engineers. Collaborate wit...
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Senior Plumbing Engineering Designer
$118K - $147K *
Join our dynamic MEP/FP team to lead plumbing design for diverse projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and technical consistency while mentoring engineers and coordinating with multidisciplinar...
2 weeks ago
Building Consultant - Principal
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by managing complex assignments in insurance restoration, leading a global team to deliver exceptional service, oversee project management, and ensure high-quality reporting for clien...
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Advance customer satisfaction by leading a dedicated team, ensuring service excellence, and mentoring personnel while managing operational metrics and maintaining strong client relationships in a dyna...
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Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
$84K - $129K *
Join a dynamic team to design and enhance electrical systems for nuclear power plants. Collaborate with engineers and clients to ensure project success through innovative solutions and technical exper...
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Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
$84K - $129K *
Lead the design and analysis of electrical systems for nuclear power plants. Collaborate with engineers and vendors to ensure project success, focusing on reliability and compliance. Engage in trouble...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $163K *
Develop and maintain integrated system solutions by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate customer requirements into mission-critical capabilities, ensuring quality and efficiency th...
4 days ago
$108K - $145K *
Unlock potential by managing the tender process across multiple contracts, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with project teams to provide expert contract administration and negotiation...
1 week ago
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Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Systems Engineer, where you'll drive the development and integration of mission-critical capabilities in an Agile environment, collaborating with multid...
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What does a civil engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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.