Explore Civil Engineer Jobs

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.

What Civil Engineers Do

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.

Common Civil Engineering Specialties

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Find Your Next Civil Engineer Role

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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$133K - $166K *

Lead innovative electrical engineering design projects across diverse sectors, ensuring quality systems and mentoring team members. Drive process improvements, collaborate with clients, and manage con...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$119K - $150K *

Advance your career by driving enterprise sales within civil engineering firms. Leverage your expertise to enhance workflows, secure contracts, and deliver impactful solutions, all while collaborating...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform business workflows by developing and maintaining applications that enhance productivity and information sharing across teams. Collaborate with IT and business units to deliver innovative sol...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $150K *

Champion the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with California standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a fully remote environment...

Oceanside, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Support commercial engineering efforts by generating proposals, process designs, and managing project tasks. Collaborate with sales teams and vendors to enhance project success across various water tr...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in the AEC industry. As a key member of our VDC group, you'll support design-build projects through advanced BIM technologies, ensuring efficiency and collaborati...

Canton, OHRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Explore a dynamic role supporting electrical engineering across renewable and thermal assets. Collaborate on system protection, safety, compliance, and operational reliability while driving innovative...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Innovate your structural engineering career by leading impactful projects in a supportive, collaborative environment. Guide teams, mentor juniors, and design innovative solutions for diverse municipal...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Drive the future of structural engineering by leading complex capital projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring technical excellence across diverse markets, particularly in healthcare. Collaborat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $135K *

Lead complex civil engineering projects, overseeing planning, design, and maintenance of municipal systems. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to ensure project success while developing entry-lev...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead and elevate engineering solutions by managing complex projects, guiding teams, and ensuring quality compliance. Drive innovation and client engagement while overseeing multi-discipline resources...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Shape the future of electric power generation by designing innovative instrumentation and control systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver advanced solutions and lead projects that enhance e...

Warrenville, ILRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $130K *

Join our Municipal team as a Senior Design Engineer, where you'll lead diverse projects, enhance client relationships, and drive innovation in the transportation and water/sewer sectors across Maine a...

South Portland, MERemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions for gas transmission projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance design quality and operational performance while ensuring compliance with...

Warrenville, ILRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence by leading public-infrastructure construction projects, managing field teams, and fostering client relationships. Shape a high-performing construction-services team while ensuring qua...

Massachusetts, USRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining electrical engineering standards for correctional facilities. Oversee design reviews, ensure compliance, and provide technical expertise to enhance system...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $190K *

Lead the design and assessment of hydromechanical systems for hydropower projects. Provide technical expertise, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure engineering excellence while mentoring junior...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $222K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of structural engineering through innovative design and mentorship. Lead multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring technical excellence while advancing your career in...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior VDC Engineer, driving innovative design solutions and enhancing project delivery through advanced BIM technologies and collaboration with diverse teams in a dynamic e...

St. Louis, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative electrical engineering solutions for complex industrial projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams from concept to construction, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while fostering b...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead a team to design and oversee civil structural projects, ensuring quality and technical excellence across all phases. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while managing diverse pr...

West Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$74K - $113K *

Champion the advancement of nuclear electrical systems by designing and optimizing power distribution solutions. Collaborate with engineers to enhance plant operations and ensure safety while gaining...

Ohio, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining construction through innovative Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) practices. Collaborate on diverse projects, enhancing design processes and ensuring successful proje...

Haskell, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$87K - $108K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative electrical solutions. Collaborate on complex projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with industry standards while driving quality an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Lead innovative geotechnical engineering projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions for transportation, hydroelectric, and civil infrastructure. Drive design, analysis...

Vancouver, BCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a civil engineer do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.