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.
Senior Project / Construction Manager - US Projects (Remote)
$169K - $238K *
Lead the successful delivery of large, complex nuclear projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while fostering customer relationships and mentoring project teams for optimal execution...
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Lead the charge in integrating AI capabilities across enterprise platforms, enhancing digital services for Veterans. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative solutions while ensuring security an...
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Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing Helpdesk and Systems Administration teams, ensuring operational excellence, service delivery, and alignment with business goals while fostering team...
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Principal Engineer - Agentic Security Operations (remote)
$170K - $227K *
Drive innovation in cybersecurity by leading the development of agent capabilities within our Security Operations Center, enhancing threat detection, response, and operational efficiency while ensurin...
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$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by designing and deploying scalable AWS cloud environments. Lead complex migrations, implement automation, and ensure security while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive...
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Join a team that's dedicated to building and enhancing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure and efficient software delivery for critical programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to maintain high standards...
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Transform your career by leveraging your AWS expertise in a dynamic DevOps role. Collaborate with a hands-on team to enhance infrastructure and streamline development processes while tackling complex...
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$150K - $180K *
Join our team to design and implement production-grade workflows that enhance software engineering processes while collaborating with customers. Own the entire project lifecycle from discovery through...
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Sr. Platform Engineer (Remote)
$110K - $130K *
Join our team as a Sr. Platform Engineer to build and support automated, self-service cloud platforms, enhancing deployment efficiency and security while collaborating with engineers and IT to drive i...
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Elevate your career by leading residential capital projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, budget-friendly delivery of managed WiFi solutions w...
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Senior Compliance Investigator
$95K - $115K *
Drive regional compliance initiatives and operational readiness by leading enforcement strategies, coordinating multi-agency operations, and enhancing training programs to ensure safety in hazardous m...
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$75K - $135K *
Unlock the potential of secure application access by providing engineering support, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and collaborating with teams to enhance service reliability and customer experi...
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Director, Engineering - Substation
$150K - $180K *
Shape the future of energy by leading a dynamic engineering team in the planning, design, and execution of innovative substation projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while d...
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Senior Manager, Water Infrastructure
$180K - $200K *
Lead water infrastructure strategies, ensuring efficient design and compliance across data center projects. Collaborate with teams to secure agreements and manage risks, enhancing sustainability and c...
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Director of Integration - Facilities Management and Construction
$125K - $150K *
Innovate the integration of construction projects by collaborating across teams and ensuring operational readiness. Drive compliance, project management, and strategic leadership to deliver projects t...
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Innovate secure network solutions by engineering and supporting robust infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security technologies, ensuring reliable connectivity and comp...
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Elevate security infrastructure by automating deployment and management processes. Own CI/CD for security stacks, ensuring seamless updates and efficient operations as campuses expand. Drive innovatio...
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Infrastructure & LiveOps Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Take ownership of game infrastructure and LiveOps, ensuring system health and performance through automation, monitoring, and cloud provisioning. Collaborate with teams to enhance deployment pipelines...
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Senior Vice President of Business Development
$180K - $220K *
Champion strategic sales initiatives and lead a high-performing team to drive revenue growth across diverse markets, fostering long-term client relationships and operational excellence in delivering i...
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Unlock potential by leading multidisciplinary engineering teams to design and deploy complex power generation systems. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure technical excellence, and foster collaboratio...
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Join us to lead the acquisition and management of right of way agreements for fiber optic projects across North America, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and successful negotiation...
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Senior Manager, Deployed Engineering
$150K - $180K *
Pioneer innovative solutions as a Senior Manager in Deployed Engineering, leading hands-on deployments and building a high-performing team. Collaborate closely with customers and internal teams to dri...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and optimization of secure cloud-native platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance software delivery, implement CI/CD pipelines, and drive best practices in...
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Lead ASIC Verification Engineer
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Join a team that's pioneering advanced embedded security technologies to protect U.S. defense systems. Lead ASIC verification efforts, ensuring compliance with stringent cybersecurity requirements whi...
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Principal Software Architect - Emerging Technologies
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Engage in architecting high-volume autonomous agent pipelines, ensuring safety, performance, and compliance. Own the generator-verifier architecture and CI/CD processes while setting engineering stand...
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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.