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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Innovate with a dynamic team to develop and maintain applications that integrate engineering systems with campus data, ensuring high-quality data access for operational workflows and enhancing user ex...
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Senior Project Manager-Retail Bank Construction (Ground-Up/Fit-Outs)
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Lead complex project management initiatives for financial services, overseeing all phases from planning to completion. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure successful execution of retail bank...
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Senior Site EHS Manager-EPC Nuclear New Build (SMR)
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Join a dynamic team as a senior leader in EHS, driving safety and compliance for a groundbreaking nuclear construction project. Lead a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest safety standards acr...
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Empower innovation in safety technology by developing AI-driven solutions that enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, impactful products...
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Lead the implementation of safety programs across multiple wind and solar project sites, ensuring compliance and promoting a safe work environment for all team members and contractors. Collaborate wit...
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Empower your career by leading complex data center scheduling projects. Collaborate with innovative teams to create precise construction schedules, manage risks, and drive impactful results in a dynam...
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Partner with us to design and deliver innovative technical solutions that drive customer success in AI, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our products and sales strategies in a dyna...
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VPP - Lead Field Project Engineer
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Take ownership of critical VPP projects; manage field operations, partner support, and technical training while leading a team of engineers to ensure top-tier service and product quality within the re...
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Director of Embedded Systems Engineering
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Shape the future of embedded systems engineering by leading a high-performance team, defining technical roadmaps, and integrating AI-driven workflows to deliver innovative, reliable solutions across d...
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Advance your career by leading substation projects, managing design and execution for diverse clients. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency while driving operational improv...
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Principal Portfolio Manager, Infrastructure Development
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Lead the execution of energy infrastructure investments, managing complex programs from development to delivery. Drive governance, cross-functional coordination, and external partnerships to ensure ti...
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Staff Systems Engineer - AV Sensing Design
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Join a team that's redefining autonomous sensing systems, providing technical leadership in sensor suite design and integration. Collaborate across functions to tackle engineering challenges and drive...
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Enterprise Sales Engineer - Strategic, Retail
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Champion the technical pre-sales process by deeply understanding customer needs, leading strategic sales efforts, and mentoring the SE team to drive growth and innovation in enterprise solutions...
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Traveling Construction Project Manager
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Optimize project delivery by managing energy efficiency construction initiatives, ensuring compliance, quality control, and budget adherence, while fostering strong client relationships and overseeing...
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Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative web and cloud applications. In this role, you'll lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver hi...
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ICT Designer, Data Centers - Remote (US)
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Reimagine data center design by collaborating with a team of experts to deliver innovative ICT solutions. Manage multiple projects while applying your technical knowledge to enhance infrastructure and...
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Engineer innovative power interconnect solutions by collaborating with customers and internal teams. Drive technical discussions, translate architecture needs, and support product development to enhan...
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Transform financial management for Foreign Military Sales by providing essential support and analysis. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting and case m...
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Principal Engineer - Networking
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Discover your potential as a Principal Engineer/System Architect, driving innovative networking solutions and leading a collaborative team to define complex architecture while engaging with partners t...
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Advance your career by leading energy engineering initiatives that drive project success. Collaborate with sales and operations teams to deliver innovative energy efficiency solutions while ensuring t...
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Explore your career by building strategic partnerships in the life sciences sector. Drive account growth, develop client relationships, and connect with key stakeholders to enhance business opportunit...
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Transform your career by owning the design and delivery of impactful features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft innovative software solutions that enhance user experiences and drive...
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Senior Director, Client Operations
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Drive best-in-class travel support through strategic leadership and operational excellence. Oversee lodging, flights, and customer advocacy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exception...
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Security Engineer (North Carolina)
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Shape the future of cybersecurity by collaborating with sales teams to identify prospects, educate clients on solutions, and drive impactful meetings that address security challenges and deliver tailo...
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Network Construction Manager - Break Fix, Fiber Restoration & Network Maintenance - GA
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Champion the delivery of fiber connectivity solutions by managing OSP construction, restoration, and maintenance projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely execution, quality standards...
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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.