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.
Principal Transmission Line Engineer (Remote)
$155K - $210K *
Advance your career by leading high voltage transmission line projects, utilizing PLS-CADD software. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a client-facing exp...
3 weeks ago
Senior Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy) - REMOTE
$140K - $200K *
Optimize project outcomes by leading comprehensive electrical design reviews in renewable energy sectors. Ensure compliance with industry standards while effectively managing timelines and costs for d...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Engineer substation design projects, focusing on layout, protection, and control systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with standards while developing detailed design documents and solu...
2 days ago
$101K - $140K *
Drive the evolution of Business Systems by integrating automation and AI into our go-to-market processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable systems that enhance efficiency and...
1 week ago
Construction Manager - Federal Sector - Remote with Travel
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in managing construction projects for a federal agency, overseeing planning, execution, and close-out of facility upgrades and renovations while ensuring compliance and quality across...
4 days ago
$90K - $100K *
Join a team that's redefining telecommunications by providing expert Tier 3 and 4 support, engineering, and deployment for cutting-edge voice solutions. Collaborate with peers and mentor junior member...
1 week ago
$109K - $183K *
Lead a globally distributed team to enhance our SaaS platform by mentoring engineers, driving technical strategy, and building scalable solutions using .NET and React. Balance engineering and manageme...
Yesterday
$109K - $183K *
Empower your engineering expertise to lead a global team in enhancing our SaaS platform. Drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and build scalable solutions using .NET and React while advancing A...
Yesterday
$185K - $250K *
Join a team that's committed to building innovative software solutions that enhance user experience and streamline development processes while collaborating with top-tier engineers to deliver impactfu...
Reposted 4 days ago
Remote Business Development Manager-Heavy Civil
$200K - $220K *
Innovate business development strategies to expand market presence in Nevada. Drive relationships with key stakeholders in pipeline and underground water infrastructure projects, generating opportunit...
2 weeks ago
Senior Engineer (AWS, Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes)
$150K - $175K *
Lead innovative cloud solutions by architecting and managing robust platforms. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges in AWS and Azure, enhancing your skills while driving impact...
1 week ago
Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer/Specialist
$120K - $160K *
Transform critical facilities through expert commissioning leadership, ensuring effective project execution and collaboration across teams. Drive innovation in electrical systems while mentoring peers...
Yesterday
Founding Senior Infra Engineer, Distributed Infra
$150K - $180K *
Manage the lifecycle of accelerator clusters, ensuring efficient capacity, reliability, and security. Collaborate across teams to enhance infrastructure, automate processes, and lead initiatives that...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Manager, Field Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of field engineering by leading technical support, training, and quality assurance efforts. Drive continuous improvement while ensuring top-tier service and communication with clients...
Reposted yesterday
$85K - $130K *
Champion innovative control systems for industrial solutions, leading design and development projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure products meet market demands while transitioning designs to manu...
1 week ago
Regional Engineer - South East
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative geotechnical solutions, coordinating strategic relationships with engineering firms, and managing key projects to drive sales growth and ensure technical feasi...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Civil Associate - Surface Water
$105K - $121K *
Contribute to impactful water/wastewater projects by assisting engineers with design, data analysis, and hydraulic modeling. Collaborate on feasibility studies and environmental documentation to ensur...
1 month ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of financial accuracy by overseeing accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing processes. Collaborate with teams to resolve discrepancies and support audits while maint...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive CQV excellence for capital projects in a GMP-regulated environment, ensuring compliance and timely execution. Lead teams through commissioning, qualification, and operational handover of critica...
3 days ago
Lead Warehouse Design Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leading warehouse design projects, managing engineering activities, and collaborating with teams to optimize material flow and layouts for enhanced efficiency. Ensure successful im...
Reposted 4 days ago
Energy Storage, Senior Estimator II
$142K - $213K *
Lead estimating efforts on large, complex projects while mentoring a team. Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure accurate cost models and project scope understanding, driving efficiency and...
Yesterday
Director of Engineering, TorcOS
$226K - $271K *
Transform the future of autonomous driving by leading the TorcOS engineering team. Drive the development of foundational embedded software platforms, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions through...
4 days ago
Chief Bldg Engineer Supervisor
$90K - $95K *
Support diverse facilities by providing technical leadership and hands-on problem-solving across multiple locations. Enjoy a flexible remote role with travel, mentoring teams, and ensuring efficient b...
Yesterday
Automation & Control Systems Engineering Consultant 2 - Mission Critical
$145K - $222K *
Champion innovative control systems engineering by collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to design and implement advanced PLC and SIS solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and safety acros...
Yesterday
$120K - $130K *
Innovate the future of cloud platforms by leading the design and operation of a secure, scalable infrastructure. Drive automation and enhance developer experience while collaborating with cross-functi...
4 weeks ago
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.