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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Unlock potential by owning data architecture and reliability across domains. Collaborate with an AI-first team to design robust data pipelines, enhance analytics, and drive impactful solutions in a dy...
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Drive your career forward by leading systems engineering for a cloud-based enterprise system. Engage in architecture development, integration, and modernization efforts while ensuring security and ope...
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Lead complex technical initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure solutions while mentoring engineers and driving high standards across the software development lifecycle in a remote, collaborative enviro...
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Join a dynamic team to design secure, scalable back-end services using modern technologies, mentor junior engineers, and drive impactful projects in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across functi...
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Senior Contracts Administrator
$88K - $154K *
Shape the future of contract administration by leading complex negotiations, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes in high-sta...
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Sales Engineer (Pacific Coast)
$100K - $120K *
Transform the sales process by providing expert technical support and product demonstrations. Collaborate with internal teams to address customer needs and enhance training, ensuring a seamless experi...
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Join us to shape the future of platform engineering by driving strategic initiatives, influencing organizational architecture, and enhancing developer experience across a multi-cloud environment. Your...
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Engineering Manager - Global, Remote
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's redefining pharmacy automation by leading engineers to deliver impactful solutions. Drive team growth, manage processes, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure suc...
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Transform structural solutions through innovative engineering design and analysis. Collaborate remotely with a skilled team to tackle challenging projects while ensuring high-quality standards and eff...
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Transform issue management by leading a team to develop AI-assisted solutions, ensuring quality and accountability in remediation processes across GRC. Drive engineering excellence while fostering ind...
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Join a dynamic team to enhance financial management practices and support critical operations. Collaborate across levels to drive process improvements and deliver impactful financial insights in a fas...
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Associate Director - Senior Construction Program Manager
$140K - $197K *
Lead the charge in managing strategic client relationships and projects, leveraging your extensive cost management expertise in the data centre sector. Empower teams through mentorship while driving b...
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Unlock your potential by leading innovative rail transit projects, managing complex CBTC systems, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement an...
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Shape the future of environmental planning by leading complex CEQA reviews, managing multidisciplinary teams, and advising clients on sustainable practices. Drive impactful projects from inception to...
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Environmental Permitting Specialist/Natural Resource Scientist
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Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on environmental permitting and natural resource management. Collaborate on energy projects and infrastructure improvements while leveraging your...
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Systems Engineer III Cloud - Data Center
$110K - $130K *
Transform complex cloud and data center solutions by leading implementations, ensuring technical readiness, and delivering exceptional customer support throughout the project lifecycle. Drive innovati...
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Lead Transmission Line Engineer (Remote)
$120K - $163K *
Empower your career by leading the design of high voltage transmission lines. Utilize advanced engineering techniques and collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver innovative solutions and en...
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Design and develop innovative security systems using CAD software. Collaborate with engineers to create precise models and drawings that meet technical and regulatory standards, ensuring practical imp...
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Senior Project Manager - Water
$130K - $176K *
Lead complex water resources projects, integrating technical and commercial strategies while guiding multidisciplinary teams through planning, execution, and client engagement to ensure successful del...
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Elevate your career as a Test Engineer, driving quality assurance for enterprise IT services. Collaborate with teams to implement automated testing frameworks, ensuring high standards and seamless int...
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Principal Forward Deployed Engineer
$145K - $175K *
Shape the future of AI engineering by leading technical solutions, mentoring teams, and driving production outcomes in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and operational excellence...
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Electrical Foreman / General Foreman - Construction
$114K - $128K *
Optimize project execution by leading large-scale electrical construction teams. Ensure compliance with safety standards, drive productivity, and maintain quality while managing budgets and timelines...
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Lead Controls Engineer - Major Projects Group
$121K - $176K *
Lead innovative controls engineering for multi-technology projects, ensuring design quality and consistency across wind, solar, and gas sectors. Mentor teams, drive technical standards, and collaborat...
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Distribution Protection and Control Engineer III
$95K - $115K *
Analyze and perform fault event analysis for distribution substations. Collaborate with utility clients, prepare technical specifications, and execute protection studies while ensuring project quality...
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Associate Director, Project Controls
$140K - $195K *
Elevate your career by leading diverse teams in project controls, fostering client relationships, and driving strategic initiatives in the pharma/life sciences sector. Leverage your expertise to achie...
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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.