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.
EHS Specialist- Environment, Health & Safety
$80K - $150K *
Shape the future of safety in a dynamic environment by developing and enhancing EHS programs. Collaborate across teams to foster a culture of safety and compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations w...
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Engineering Manager, Object Storage
$150K - $180K *
Lead a talented team in crafting a high-quality, scalable object storage product that enhances the developer experience, balancing technical execution with product thinking to drive meaningful improve...
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Senior Manager, Engineering - Onboarding
$217K - $264K *
Lead and optimize the engineering team to enhance customer onboarding and lifecycle management, ensuring robust risk management and compliance across products while fostering a high-performing, inclus...
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$95K - $115K *
Lead cross-functional logistics projects focused on process improvement and strategic initiatives. Drive operational analysis, capacity planning, and project management to enhance efficiency across mu...
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Senior Project Manager - Mission Critical and Data Center
$139K - $174K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of mission-critical projects. Lead cross-functional teams, oversee deliverables, and enhance client relationships while managing complex, large-scale projects in...
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Senior Superintendent - Site Based
$100K - $120K *
Champion field operations for construction projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and budget adherence. Lead teams, manage subcontractors, and foster client relationships throughout the project lifecy...
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$185K - $344K *
Engage in system engineering excellence by designing and maintaining SAP S/4 solutions. Collaborate across teams to optimize business processes and ensure robust integration, delivering scalable solut...
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Global Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
$150K - $180K *
Champion global EHS initiatives by developing policies, leading compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture across diverse operations, ensuring continuous improvement and risk management in a...
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Transform the legal landscape by building a cutting-edge platform that automates core operations for law firms. Collaborate with attorneys to enhance efficiency and deliver innovative solutions that r...
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Empower project execution by leading multiple large-scale initiatives, ensuring client satisfaction and performance metrics are met while managing key relationships and driving strategic goals across...
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$265K - $300K *
Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading architectural direction and driving high-impact solutions across teams. Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and design to enhance our AI...
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$173K - $220K *
Drive the security of AI infrastructure and cloud applications by implementing and enhancing DevSecOps practices. Collaborate with teams to integrate security into development workflows, ensuring robu...
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Sr Manufacturing Engineer - Sourced Hardware
$136K - $181K *
Lead the charge in enhancing supplier performance through technical expertise, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive product delivery improvements and cost reductions in manu...
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Sr Manufacturing Engineer - Sourced Hardware
$116K - $155K *
Unlock potential by leading supplier performance initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving manufacturing improvements to enhance product delivery and resolve technical challenges i...
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Senior Project Manager-MEP Building Automation Controls
$110K - $130K *
Manage and lead complex infrastructure projects for financial services clients, ensuring strategic objectives are met through effective planning, execution, and collaboration. Elevate your career in a...
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Senior Project Manager-MEP Building Automation Controls
$110K - $130K *
Lead the execution of complex infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while managing client relationships and project teams. Drive innovation in project delivery and enha...
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Senior Project Manager-MEP Building Automation Controls
$110K - $130K *
Lead critical infrastructure projects for financial services clients, managing all phases from planning to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while mentoring junior managers...
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Empower project execution by leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring client satisfaction from project inception to completion in a dynamic construction environment...
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Join a dynamic team as you coordinate MEP construction activities, manage subcontractors, and ensure project quality and safety. Leverage your extensive experience to drive efficiency and maintain hig...
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Enterprise Account Executive, Construction
$200K - $300K *
Champion growth in the construction sector by fostering relationships with key stakeholders, identifying opportunities, and driving innovative solutions that enhance project execution and operational...
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Transform the e-commerce landscape by leading backend architecture and integrations on Adobe Commerce. Drive performance optimization, mentor developers, and ensure operational reliability while colla...
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Senior Mechanical Estimator / Quantity Surveyor (Remote)
$140K - $155K *
Transform the mechanical estimating landscape by delivering precise cost estimates and commercial management for complex semiconductor projects, ensuring optimal vendor selection and effective change...
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Transform manufacturing by identifying and deploying innovative technologies that enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to solve real-world challenges and drive measurable improveme...
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Lead Systems Engineer - Tolling Delivery
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in delivering complex tolling systems, overseeing technical execution from bid to operational handoff. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure integrated solutions meet cus...
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Senior Data Engineer - Clearance Required
$130K - $190K *
Join a multidisciplinary team to transform fragmented data into reliable inputs for national security applications. Build data pipelines and models, ensuring data quality and accessibility while colla...
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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.