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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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality fueling systems projects. As a Site Manager, you'll oversee project execution, ensuring timely completion and adherence to safety standards whil...
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Solve security challenges by owning and enhancing our security program. Lead CorpSec, SecOps, and compliance efforts while building a robust security culture in a fast-paced, remote environment...
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Database Engineering - Advisor I
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Elevate your career by designing and optimizing database environments that enhance business operations and client solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performing, secure...
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Shape the future of talent acquisition by driving full-cycle recruiting across commercial teams. Collaborate with leaders to build a high-performing workforce that aligns with our mission and values...
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Business - Logistics Program Manager
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Champion client relationships and drive growth by managing engagements, expanding opportunities, and ensuring high-quality delivery. Collaborate with leadership to align operational priorities and fos...
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Process Improvement Consultant-Financial Services Facility Construction Program
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Lead transformative process improvements in financial services construction projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency, optimize workflows, and drive sustainable outcome...
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Gas Insulated Switchgear Commissioning Engineer
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Join a team that's leading the commissioning of medium-voltage GIS and RMU systems, ensuring top-tier performance and safety. Your expertise will drive complex projects, enhance customer confidence, a...
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Senior Manager, Engineering Continuous Improvement
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Reimagine solutions engineering by leading a team focused on enhancing operational efficiency across OmniChannel Retail and Ecommerce. Drive effective implementation strategies and continuous improvem...
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Principal Cybersecurity Engineer
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Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, ensuring robust protection of digital assets. Collaborate with teams to integrate security measures and drive continuous i...
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Senior Transmission Engineer (Remote)
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Drive the engineering and design of high-voltage transmission line projects, providing technical leadership and ensuring compliance with standards throughout the project lifecycle while collaborating...
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Lead the future of program management by overseeing complex projects, ensuring contract compliance, and delivering actionable insights to stakeholders while managing a high-performing team in a dynami...
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Oversee and execute Commissioning & Startup projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Lead teams, develop plans, and support project managers while maintaining safety and compliance standards th...
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Drive the administration and enhancement of Nagios XI monitoring systems, ensuring optimal performance and coverage across diverse environments. Collaborate with IT teams to identify gaps and implemen...
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Lead and mentor a Nuclear Safety Engineering team, ensuring project compliance with safety regulations, budgets, and schedules while fostering collaboration across disciplines and enhancing technical...
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Senior Site Reliability Engineer - Infra Ops
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Join a team that's designing and operating secure, scalable platform infrastructure for critical digital assets. Leverage your SRE expertise to enhance reliability, performance, and security across hy...
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Engineering Manager, Integrations
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Champion the growth of our Integrations team by leading the delivery of third-party integrations and platform capabilities, fostering a collaborative culture, and driving continuous improvement for im...
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Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Metals
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Advance your career by leading strategic sourcing for metals, driving cost savings and supplier performance. Engage with cross-functional teams to influence decisions and ensure supply continuity whil...
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Join a dynamic team to lead risk management for large-scale construction projects. Drive risk identification, reporting, and mitigation strategies while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensu...
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Senior Engineer - Desktop Application
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Drive the development of the Hypori app for Windows while enhancing iOS and Android functionalities. Collaborate in an agile environment, focusing on secure software practices, troubleshooting, and de...
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Principal Engineer, System Performance Analytics
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Lead the development of off-board AI evaluation frameworks to optimize safety and performance for autonomous vehicles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable systems and enhance di...
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Lead the charge in developing mission-critical Command & Control solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and create innovative architectures that meet diverse...
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Partner with us to design and implement cloud-native data solutions, ensuring secure and reliable data exchange across platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance data accessibility and support advan...
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Join a dynamic team as you take ownership of the accounting function, managing spend, payables, and reconciliations. Drive process improvements and leverage AI to enhance workflows, ensuring accuracy...
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Senior Remote Sensing Technician
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Empower accuracy in aerial data processing as you ensure reliable deliverables from LiDAR and imagery. Collaborate with stakeholders and lead quality control efforts to support project success and dri...
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Senior Remote Sensing Technician
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Analyze aerial data processing to create precise deliverables while collaborating with project leads. Ensure accuracy, troubleshoot issues, and maintain quality in various markets, driving successful...
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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.