Civil Engineer Jobs in Alabama

A Civil Engineer is an integral part of the engineering industry, responsible for designing, constructing, and overseeing the maintenance of infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, buildings, water supply systems, and wastewater treatment plants. They perform various tasks such as conducting feasibility studies, developing detailed plans, estimating costs, and ensuring that projects comply with legal requirements and environmental guidelines. A Civil Engineer also plays a crucial role in making decisions on issues like traffic flow, water resource use, and urban development.

Important skills for a Civil Engineer include strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in using specialized software for designing and modeling infrastructure systems. They should also have excellent communication skills to effectively present their ideas and negotiate with clients and other professionals. The essential certifications for a Civil Engineer include a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license which requires a degree from an ABET-accredited program, four years of relevant work experience, and passing scores on two exams. Prior to becoming a Civil Engineer, individuals might work as a Civil Engineering Intern, Engineering Technician, or Junior Civil Engineer to gain practical experience and technical skills in the field.

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Roadway Engineer

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 hours ago

What you ll be doing: Engineering design including geometric design of highways and streets, drainage design (hydrology and hydraulics) Prepare construction plans and project displays Assist in roadway...

Traffic/Transportation Engineer

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 3 hours ago

the development and design of projects Assist Service Line Manager in development of Engineering Interns Prepare engineering studies, documents, and reports What you need to have: B.S. or M.S. in Civil...

Bridge Engineer

  • Mobile, AL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 3 hours ago

Engineering from an accredited engineering program 5 - 10 years of engineering experience in bridge design Recent experience in steel and/or concrete bridge design using AASHTO LRFD standards Licensed...

Senior Civil Designer

  • Foley, AL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Foley, AL
  • 3 hours ago

Design: Create detailed drawings and plans for infrastructure and buildings Project management: Ensure projects meet goals and budgets, and that the design and construction concepts are followed...

Civil/Structural Engineer - Transmission Lines

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of...

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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 2 days ago

Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned company with benefits that are unmatched by most companies in the Huntsville, AL or Dayton, OH areas. Employee ownership, generous 401K, full health,...

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Structural Engineer (Hydraulic Structures)

  • Mobile, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 3 days ago

Proficiency in structural analysis and design software such as STAAD, MathCAD, AutoCAD, and Revit is also helpful for this role. Why Arcadis?...

What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will join a collaborative and growing team where you'll be exposed to a range of civil engineering projects....

Civil Engineer II - #25-CI2072-01

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 5 days ago

Incumbents are distinguished from the Civil Engineer III in that the Civil Engineer II does not have responsibility for managing entire engineering projects and distinguished from the Civil Engineer...

Civil Designer

  • Collinsville, AL
  • 6 days ago
  • Collinsville, AL
  • 6 days ago

Details below: WHO THEY ARE LOOKING FOR: PE or EIT on track to obtain licensure BS in Civil Engineering Site design experience in commercial, industrial, and residential projects WHAT IS OFFERED: Diverse...

Remote: Fire Protection Engineer (BIE)

  • Georgiana, AL
  • 6 days ago
  • Georgiana, AL
  • 6 days ago

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South...

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Civil Engineer - Highway

  • Mobile, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 7 days ago

Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other design software is a plus. COMPENSATION The approximate compensation range for this position is $82,000- $128,000 per year....

Civil Designer

  • Prattville, AL
  • 8 days ago
  • Prattville, AL
  • 8 days ago

Two Civil Engineer openings with a local engineering firm in the Tulsa area....

Civil Designer

  • Collinsville, AL
  • 8 days ago
  • Collinsville, AL
  • 8 days ago

Two Civil Engineer openings with a local engineering firm in the Tulsa area....

Civil Project Engineer - Waste & Recycling

  • Daphne, AL
  • 9 days ago
  • Daphne, AL
  • 9 days ago

The Project Manager / Civil Engineer will work with other engineers and CAD technicians on various civil, solid waste, and environmental related projects in our Daphne, AL office....

Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Alabama

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Alabama offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
30.0%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
High School or GED
2.3%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Civil Engineers in Alabama
4-6 years
28.6%
2-4 years
23.8%
None
23.8%
1-2 years
14.3%
6-8 years
4.8%
Less than 1 year
4.8%



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