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.
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Support our Energy Resources team by conducting EMT studies and developing power system models. Collaborate with leadership to enhance staff expertise and deliver high-quality advisory services to cli...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of energy through advanced EMT modeling and power system studies. Collaborate with leadership to deliver innovative solutions and provide expert guidance to clien...
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Empower project success by managing earthwork construction initiatives, ensuring compliance and efficiency from planning to execution. Drive collaborative safety practices and foster relationships to...
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Drive project execution from planning to closeout, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Lead safety initiatives and manage resources effectively while cultivating client relationships and fos...
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Electric Vehicle Construction Manager
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Join a team that's transforming the EV charging landscape by managing nationwide infrastructure projects. Oversee all phases from planning to execution, ensuring quality and compliance while collabora...
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Power Systems Optimization Engineer
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Join a team that's shaping the future of energy by optimizing power systems. Leverage your expertise in mathematical optimization and transmission planning to develop innovative solutions for grid cha...
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Senior Infrastructure & Platform Engineer
$130K - $175K *
Engineer and optimize enterprise platforms for diverse environments, ensuring seamless deployment and support. Collaborate with clients to enhance cybersecurity, compliance, and observability solution...
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Principal Engineer - FPGA/ASIC Design
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Innovate cutting-edge FPGA/ASIC designs while collaborating with a global team. Engage in all project phases, from architecture to testing, tackling complex challenges in engine control systems with a...
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HVAC Pre-Construction Specialist
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Drive the future of cost estimation by developing policies and collaborating across departments to ensure accurate and effective project budgeting and cost management in a dynamic environment...
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Project Control Analyst w/ Construction Experience
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Join a dynamic team to oversee financial and project controls for federal contracts, focusing on construction management. Collaborate with project managers and leadership to ensure accurate forecastin...
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Senior Structural Designer 1 - Grid
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Empower your career by joining a dynamic substation design team, collaborating on innovative electrical layout projects. Utilize advanced modeling tools to tackle structural challenges and mentor juni...
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Lead the charge in accurate cost estimation for construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams to analyze specifications and maintain high-quality stand...
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Senior Mechanical Engineer 2 - Nuclear
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Engineer innovative solutions in nuclear power plant systems design. Collaborate on modification packages, technical specifications, and vendor evaluations while leading project teams to enhance opera...
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Transmission Line Engineer (Remote)
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Elevate your career by designing high voltage transmission lines using PLS-CADD. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, manage project scopes, and deliver expert consultation to ensure successful pr...
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Lead Electrical Commissioning Specialist 2 - Construction Management
$134K - $205K *
Join us in overseeing the commissioning of electrical systems in power plants. This leadership role involves managing fieldwork, strategic planning, and collaboration to ensure optimal performance and...
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Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist
$125K - $224K *
The Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist at Fluor will oversee and manage regulatory permitting and environmental compliance for the California High-Speed Rail Authority's projects in the Centra...
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Senior Project Manager - Construction
$200K - $228K *
Advance your career by leading complex construction projects in the Education and Facilities Sector. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful project delivery while managing budgets, schedu...
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Lead the charge in establishing global technical standards for utility and power systems. As a strategic authority, you'll guide complex engineering decisions and mentor teams across diverse projects...
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Director of Virtual Design and Construction
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Partner with us to lead the Virtual Design and Construction team, driving BIM strategies and enhancing construction technology. Oversee departmental initiatives, mentor staff, and collaborate across f...
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Senior Lead Electrical Engineer, Mission Critical
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Champion innovative electrical design for mission-critical facilities, leading complex projects and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure resilient systems and high-quality outcomes in hyperscale...
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Transform project delivery by leading software implementations, ensuring timely and budget-friendly outcomes while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and navigating complex environments with c...
5 days ago
Design Construction Manager II (Heavy Travel)
$120K - $170K *
Manage complex design and construction projects across the U.S., ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive effective design processes and...
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Empower your career by leading the Aircraft Engineering team in developing and certifying innovative connectivity systems for commercial aircraft, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while f...
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Join us to design and deploy enterprise wireless networks across diverse sectors. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure project success while providing technical support and troubleshooting in...
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Electrical Engineer - Power System Studies
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Contribute to power system studies for high-voltage substations, ensuring reliability and compliance. Collaborate with engineers, support project documentation, and drive continuous improvement initia...
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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.