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.
Senior Project Manager - Construction Administration
$126K - $162K *
Join a dynamic team to lead construction administration projects, ensuring seamless execution from design to closeout. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage client relations, and drive project success...
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Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid
$100K - $152K *
Unlock your potential by designing high-voltage transmission lines, leading project teams, and collaborating with clients. Utilize your engineering expertise to drive innovative solutions and mentor j...
2 weeks ago
Principal Consultant - Utilities Civil Litigation
$200K - $240K *
Shape the future of utilities litigation by providing strategic guidance, managing client relationships, and overseeing complex cases. Leverage your expertise to drive favorable outcomes and mentor ju...
2 weeks ago
Engineering Manager, Admin Experience
$225K - $265K *
Shape the future of secure administration by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on backend services, user access, and account management. Drive innovation while ensuring operational excellence...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower creativity by transforming ambitious concepts into innovative digital experiences. Collaborate with designers and engineers to prototype and build interactive projects, leveraging your technic...
1 week ago
Mid-Level Grid Interconnection Consultant
$81K - $124K *
Lead the charge in utility planning and advisory projects, focusing on generator interconnection applications, power system studies, and advanced grid evaluations to support clients in optimizing thei...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive utility project success as a Senior Substation Estimator, creating precise estimates and schedules, mentoring teammates, and collaborating with clients to ensure top-tier project execution in a...
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Central Engineering Team Manager
$110K - $130K *
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, driving innovation and product development while ensuring quality and efficiency in facility design and technical support for sales initiatives...
3 weeks ago
Engineering Manager, Salesforce
$125K - $150K *
Drive the Salesforce Engineering Team to enhance our critical platform. Lead, mentor, and develop engineers while collaborating with business leaders to deliver scalable solutions and champion best pr...
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Virtual Construction Specialist
$83K - $110K *
Optimize project outcomes by performing UAV data capture and 3D laser scanning. Collaborate with teams to deliver actionable spatial data and develop models for visualization, ensuring compliance with...
2 weeks ago
Ingénieur Électrique - Sous-Station / Electrical Substation Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Accelerate your career by leading high-voltage substation design projects, ensuring quality engineering solutions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet project specifications and tim...
1 week ago
Scour Engineer (BE5) In-Training
$93K - $138K *
Lead the charge in ensuring bridge safety by managing scour assessments and inspections. Collaborate with engineers and consultants to develop action plans for scour-critical bridges, enhancing statew...
4 days ago
$108K - $130K *
Lead the charge in developing a high-performing engineering team while managing complex design projects. Foster collaboration, mentor staff, and ensure technical excellence to meet organizational goal...
1 week ago
$68K - $143K *
Join us to enhance business processes through analysis and reengineering, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective solutions and implementation. Drive efficiency and innovation in transport...
1 week ago
$120K - $175K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on environmental assessment and remediation. Lead projects from investigation to closure, collaborating across disciplines to tackle complex environmental...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate our software engineering capabilities by designing and building modern, cloud-native data pipelines. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure seamless project delivery and advocate for best pr...
3 weeks ago
Transmission Line Project Engineer (Central) - Remote
$100K - $166K *
Champion impactful transmission line projects by leading engineering efforts, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring technical excellence. Contribute to client success while fostering prof...
3 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Accelerate progress at the intersection of manufacturing and technology. Collaborate with sales teams to address customer challenges in OT/IT integration, showcasing how our platform delivers value th...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Lead a dynamic engineering pod, ensuring high-quality code delivery while fostering team growth and collaboration. Stay hands-on with development, manage performance, and drive innovation in a fast-pa...
2 weeks ago
Construction Project Risk Consultant (Full-Time)
$94K - $114K *
Support project risk management initiatives across various sectors, collaborating with stakeholders to identify, analyze, and mitigate risks. Lead qualitative and quantitative assessments to enhance p...
1 week ago
Chief Estimator - High Voltage / BESS
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in estimating complex electrical infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness while mentoring a team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and...
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$100K - $120K *
Oversee high voltage infrastructure projects from design to completion, ensuring compliance, quality, and budget adherence while collaborating with stakeholders for successful delivery and execution...
1 week ago
Power Systems Software Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Innovate the future of power systems by designing automated tools for transmission planning. Collaborate with engineers to enhance workflows, ensuring reliable results that utilities and developers tr...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $100K *
Contribute to the development and integration of mission-critical systems, applying systems engineering principles to ensure high reliability and security. Collaborate across teams to support the enti...
2 weeks ago
Project Sales Representative-Infrastructure
$80K - $95K *
Champion regional sales growth by building relationships with contractors and engineers, driving product approvals, and providing technical support to ensure project success across multiple states in...
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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.