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 cost engineering by leading modeling and benchmarking efforts, driving transparency in supplier negotiations across diverse products. Collaborate with teams to develop innovative cost soluti...
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Empower innovation as you design high-speed analog circuits for next-gen AI technologies. Join a dynamic team to architect critical functions and drive advancements in optical transceivers, enhancing...
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Principal Analog Design Engineer
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Engineer high-speed analog circuits for next-gen AI technologies. Collaborate with a diverse team to design and verify critical components, ensuring performance and reliability in cutting-edge optical...
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Principal Analog Design Engineer
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Take ownership of construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to drive success in a dynamic environment...
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Optimize mission-critical satellite communications systems through installation, testing, and maintenance. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure operational readiness and reliability across global...
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Lead the charge in developing a high-performing team of Partner Technology Architects, driving partner growth through technical excellence, solution strategy, and AI adoption while ensuring impactful...
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Sales Engineer - Industrial Automation (AR, OK, LA, TX)
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Empower growth by developing strategic customer relationships and driving market expansion. Utilize your sales expertise to propose tailored solutions and enhance product support, ensuring sustained s...
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BIM Associate Director - Electrical Focus
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Join a team that's at the forefront of digital design as you lead strategic BIM operations across multiple disciplines. Drive collaboration, quality assurance, and innovation while mentoring teams to...
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Operations Accountant, Principal
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Champion the financial integrity of government contracts by overseeing accounting, reporting, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate billing, monitor project perfor...
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Transform traffic management by optimizing signal systems for efficient movement of people and goods. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product deployment and support, ensuring safety...
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Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
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Empower project success by managing cost control and planning for critical infrastructure projects. Utilize expertise to lead negotiations, provide estimates, and enhance value management across large...
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Champion the storage architecture for a cutting-edge AI supercomputer, ensuring efficient data flow and reliability across global pods. Drive performance improvements and collaborate with cross-functi...
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Deputy Design Manager I, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
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Drive project success by supporting design management for data center projects. Collaborate across disciplines, manage documentation, and enhance communication to ensure timely delivery and client sat...
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Deputy Design Manager I, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
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Drive your career with a dynamic role supporting data center projects from planning to execution. Collaborate with global teams, enhance project coordination, and grow into a leadership position while...
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Deputy Design Manager I, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
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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.