Civil Engineer Jobs in Alaska

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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Structural Engineer-in-Training: Heavy Civil Projects

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 21 hours ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 21 hours ago

Join our Anchorage, Alaska, office and begin a rewarding career focused on heavy civil/industrial structural design....

Structural Engineer (P.E.) - Heavy Civil Projects

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 22 hours ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 22 hours ago

Are you an experienced civil-structural engineer looking for an opportunity to take on exciting and challenging projects?...

CLS - Building Engineer II - Lead Elementary

  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 4 days ago
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 4 days ago

CLS - Building Engineer II - Lead Elementary JobID: 7731 Position Type: Classified/Custodial Date Posted: 4/18/2025 Location: Monaco Elementary School Closing Date: 04/25/2025 SERVICE WORKER...

CIVIL ENGINEER II - Range 16E / AMEA

  • AK
  • 5 days ago
  • AK
  • 5 days ago

OR Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics, or a closely related discipline, and four (4) years of professional...

Building Engineer

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 6 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 6 days ago

Building Engineer Building Engineer Job ID 215382 Posted 16-Apr-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Anchorage - Alaska - United...

CIVIL ENGINEER II - Range 16E / AMEA

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 10 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 10 days ago

Preferences: Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Alaska....

Senior Structural Engineer (10+ years)

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 22 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 22 days ago

Company Description At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and...

Civil Engineer

  • Juneau, AK
  • 29 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 29 days ago

Overview CIVIL ENGINEER (USCG): Bowhead is seeking a Civil Engineer to provide civil engineering services to United States Coast Guard (USCG) Civil Engineering Unit (CEU) Juneau....

Structural Engineer

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 60+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 60+ days ago

Education Bachelors degree in Structural, Architectural or Civil Engineering....

Willow Construction Engineer - Camps - ASRC Talent Solutions

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 60+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 60+ days ago

Willow Construction Engineer - Camps - ASRC Talent Solutions Anchorage, Alaska, United States Management 25000153 129 Total Views ABOUT AES: WINNER OF THE BEST PLACE TO WORK BY ALASKA BUSINESS...

Civil Engineer - Federal Health Benefits offered!

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 60+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description The Civil Engineer is responsible for a variety of Civil Engineering projects focused on sanitation and civil site in both rural and urban Alaska....

Civil Engineer III - Federal Health Benefits offered!

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 60+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 60+ days ago

Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required. Alaska Professional Engineer registration required....

Senior Transportation Engineer

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 60+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 60+ days ago

Transportation Engineer will coordinate business development within the Civil Engineering Director. Responsibilities Administers and coordinates project contracts....

Civil/Structural Engineer - Part-time (MUST LIVE IN ALASKA)

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 60+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 60+ days ago

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference! Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical...

Willow Construction Engineer - Camps

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 90+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 90+ days ago

Overview Position Summary This role is accountable to interface with key members of the Construction team to support the development of a comprehensive Willow construction camp strategy. The camp...

Demographic Data for Alaska

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Alaska

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Alaska offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
29.9%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
High School or GED
2.4%
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 Alaska
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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