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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Elevate safety standards by leading and enhancing our safety program. Collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance and foster a culture of safety on job sites, ensuring everyone returns home sa...
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Transform the energy experience by building AI tools that enhance productivity across teams. Own the development of consumer features and multi-agent systems, ensuring reliable AI solutions from conce...
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Oversee the management of demo environments, ensuring seamless integration and maintenance across departments. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable technical architectures and optimize enterpris...
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Unlock financial potential by analyzing complex healthcare contracts and data. Collaborate with health systems to translate insights into measurable outcomes, driving operational value and shaping AI...
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Application Engineer - Solar Inverter and PCS
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Provide technical support for solar inverters and power conversion systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure optimal product application in renewable energy projects, delivering proposals and soluti...
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Lead the Remote Sensing Department, delivering strategic and operational excellence by managing resources, optimizing processes, and ensuring high-quality outcomes in collaboration with various techni...
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Partner with us to streamline operations by transforming manual tasks into efficient automation solutions. Leverage your expertise in Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD to enhance productivity across diver...
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Manage and elevate a team of engineers to deliver AI-powered healthcare solutions. Oversee project planning, architecture, and team development while ensuring high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced, re...
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Shape the future of security by leading efforts to protect and modernize a federal platform. Balance legacy system maintenance with the development of a secure cloud-based solution, ensuring complianc...
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Senior Engineering Manager, Platform
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Lead and grow a high-performing platform engineering team, setting vision and roadmap while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to enhance product velocity and reliability for enterprise custo...
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Senior Software Engineer, Biggy Engineering
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Unlock potential by designing and building AI-powered solutions to enhance enterprise IT operations, collaborating directly with customers and driving impactful product features across backend and aut...
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Help us design and integrate advanced electrical control systems, ensuring project success through collaboration and mentorship. Lead complex projects while enhancing team capabilities and maintaining...
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Construction Management Digital Delivery Leader
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Lead the charge in transforming construction management through digital delivery. Collaborate with leadership to set strategic direction, enhance project efficiency, and drive innovation across teams...
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Solutions Engineer - Critical Infrastructure
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Drive customer success by engaging in pre and post-sales technical support, showcasing innovative radar solutions, and fostering strong relationships. Collaborate with teams to enhance product offerin...
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Lead strategic oversight of government contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS while driving risk mitigation and profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contract manage...
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High Voltage Transmission Electrical Engineer - Remote (U.S.)
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Unlock your potential as you design and support high voltage DC electrical systems. Collaborate on cable routing, feasibility studies, and technical documentation while leading projects that shape the...
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Lead MEP strategies and oversee construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and budget standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality outcomes while fostering a culture...
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GNC Engineer - Spacecraft Pointing & Maneuvering
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Champion the development of cutting-edge GNC systems for a pioneering spacecraft, ensuring precise maneuvering and laser pointing. Collaborate closely with a small team to innovate and validate algori...
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Join a dynamic team to shape innovative fundraising tools that empower progressive campaigns and nonprofits. Leverage modern technologies to enhance election readiness and compliance, while mentoring...
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Join a team that's transforming go-to-market strategies through AI-driven growth experiments. Leverage your engineering skills to build impactful agents and optimize sales processes, driving measurabl...
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Transform the future of marketing by designing and deploying AI-driven growth systems. This hands-on role merges engineering and marketing to enhance customer engagement and streamline operations thro...
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Applications Engineer - California
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Join a team that's dedicated to providing technical support and guidance in membrane systems. Collaborate across departments to optimize solutions, assist customers, and enhance product performance th...
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Refueling & Remote Handling Engineer 3
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Drive innovation in reactor servicing tools and inspection systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement automated solutions, ensuring safety and efficiency in nuclear envir...
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Senior Lead Substation Engineer - Transmission and Distribution
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Drive your career with a leading role in designing utility-scale substation projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring technical excellence and c...
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Engineering Manager II, Runtime Services
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Inspire innovation as you lead a high-performing team to enhance large-scale platforms, driving automation and operational excellence while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across th...
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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.