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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Transform battery design through advanced structural analysis and optimization. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure quality and efficiency in product development while meeting deadlines and e...
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Redefine customer support as a Field Service Engineer, ensuring optimal performance of advanced battery energy storage systems through expert troubleshooting and maintenance across diverse industries...
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Project Manager lll - Data Center and Mission Critical
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Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams in mission-critical projects. Oversee deliverables, manage client relationships, and drive strategic business development while ensuring project obje...
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Drive efficiency and scalability in legal operations by optimizing processes, managing technology, and controlling costs. Lead cross-functional projects and enhance compliance initiatives to support t...
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Lead the charge in coordinating equipment installation and startup across multiple sites, ensuring seamless collaboration with project managers and contractors while delivering exceptional customer ex...
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Senior Manager, Contracts & Procurement
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Shape the future of procurement by leading a team in optimizing contract processes, implementing a Contract Lifecycle Management system, and ensuring compliance for major projects. Drive improvements...
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Senior Infrastructure Engineer/SRE
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Join our dynamic infrastructure team to design and enhance core systems that empower innovation, ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient operations across multi-cloud environments while fostering a c...
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Sr Advanced Mechanical Engineer
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Lead the charge in advancing cutting-edge mechanical engineering solutions for high-performance electronics in space systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative designs that...
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Manager, Infrastructure Governance
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Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud security governance, leading a dynamic team to enhance compliance, drive automation, and ensure robust risk management across multi-cloud environments...
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INGENYX - Quality Systems and Digital Engineer
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Empower the future of Quality Management Systems by leading digital transformation and validation efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance and efficiency in Quality proce...
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Shape the future of transportation noise analysis by providing expert insights on highway, rail, and airport projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to conduct studies, manage projects, and...
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Enterprise Sales Engineer - Strategic
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Grow your career with a dynamic role that drives technical pre-sales, mentors teams, and fosters strategic customer relationships, ensuring seamless integration and expansion of innovative solutions a...
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SCADA Engineer III - Critical Infrastructure
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Join a team that designs and supports SCADA systems for critical infrastructure projects. This senior-level role requires independent execution of complex projects, collaboration across disciplines, a...
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Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative AI applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect solutions, mentor engineers, and ensure reliable, secure systems that al...
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Knowledge & Research Legal Engineer
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Transform legal research by partnering with law firm librarians to implement AI solutions, enhance workflows, and drive adoption. Build relationships, provide strategic guidance, and lead training to...
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Solutions Architect, Public Sector
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Unlock the potential of AI solutions for U.S. Government clients by leading technical engagements, translating complex challenges into actionable strategies, and delivering impactful demonstrations th...
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Senior Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) Consultants
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Play a key role in delivering innovative ICT solutions by leveraging your expertise to design and consult on complex infrastructure projects, guiding teams to meet client needs while ensuring adherenc...
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Senior Principal, Industry Coverage & Advisory (Clean Fuels)
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Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives in clean fuels finance, building relationships with key stakeholders, and advising on capital structures to drive growth and innovation in the renewab...
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GIS Software Quality Assurance Engineer
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Elevate software quality assurance by testing GIS applications and validating complex datasets. Collaborate with developers and GIS specialists to ensure accuracy and reliability in geospatial data fo...
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Transform customer data integration strategies by leveraging your expertise to guide clients in optimizing data flow into the Fusion platform, ensuring reliability and value across complex environment...
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Senior Software Engineering - Autonomy Build & Integration
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Elevate your software engineering career as you lead projects, enhance CI/CD workflows, and mentor team members, ensuring high quality and reliability in our autonomous driving technology initiatives...
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Consultant, Cyber Architecture
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Champion your career by leading security engagements, assessing architectures, and enhancing compliance. Collaborate with top professionals to identify risks and implement best practices, ensuring rob...
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Analyze and design fiber paths for high-volume projects, ensuring accurate inventory management and effective communication with stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innova...
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New Grad- Project Manager, Manufacturing
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Join a team that's shaping the future of manufacturing by supporting project coordination and gaining cross-functional experience. Collaborate with experts while contributing to innovative solutions i...
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Unlock potential by designing and optimizing cloud-based data platforms, ensuring scalability and performance across relational, NoSQL, and vector databases while collaborating with AI and engineering...
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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.