Civil Engineer Jobs in La Jolla, CA

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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Senior Building Engineer - Electrician Senior Building Engineer - Electrician

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Senior Building Engineer - Electrician CBRE 3.2 ( ) San Diego, CA Why you should apply for a job to CBRE : 67% say the CEO supports gender diversity Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by...

Civil Engineer

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Our reputable multi-disciplinary Civil Engineering Firm is looking for a Civil Engineer, with a passion to deliver excellence!...

Building Engineer

  • Carlsbad, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The purpose of this position is to conduct maintenance, operation, and repair of facility and production facility equipment complex in nature. This position performs routine maintenance as well as...

Civil Engineer

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Step into Your New Role Kleinfelder's San Diego Civil Design Group is hiring an Civil Engineer....

Civil Designer

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Civil 3D software a plus -Posses 0-5 years of relevant work experience in land development projects We offer a competitive base salary, performance bonuses, Employer Paid Health Insurance, paid vacation...

Structural Engineer

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Proficiency with ETABS, RAM, RISA, and other structural analysis software....

PCF Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Architect - 5862278

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Accenture Flex offers you the flexibility of local fixed-duration project-based work powered by Accenture, a leading global professional services company. Accenture is consistently...

Structural Engineer III (Industrial Construction)

  • Carlsbad, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Performing hand calculations and creating computer analysis models for structural design tasks....

Senior Structural Engineer

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Master's degree in Structural or Architectural Engineering preferred. 15+ years of structural and civil engineering experience. Professional Engineer (PE) required....

Civil Engineer-Traffic-25363506T

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago

This position itself is a journey-level class in the Civil Engineer series with a career ladder that includes Assistant Engineer, Civil Engineer, and Senior Civil Engineer....

Principal Civil Engineer - Cip

  • San Marcos, CA (22 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Marcos, CA (22 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 7 days ago

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE Possession of a valid California Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer is required....

Senior Roadway Engineer Transportation Infrastructure

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 8 days ago

(Prefer experience with Microstation and Autocad Civil 3D) Security Clearance Requirement: NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed...

Entry-Level Civil Engineer

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Interest in Civil Engineering design of streets, storm drains, sanitary sewers, grading/earthworks, hydrology/hydraulics, erosion and sedimentation control, permitting, constructability evaluations....

Civil Engineer, Entry-Level

  • Carlsbad, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 8 days ago

or schooling in drainage, grading and utility design for industrial or commercial projects. 0-3 years of experience or schooling in AutoCAD, Civil 3D Ability to travel to project sites as needed (approx...

Senior Civil Engineer

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Job Details: CIVIL ENGINEER BS in Civil Engineering Land Development Stormwater Municipal Grading PE license preferred 10+ years experience AutoCAD Civil 3D knowledge To apply please send a resume to...

Demographic Data for La Jolla, CA

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in La Jolla, CA

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in La Jolla, CA 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
2.3%
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 La Jolla, CA
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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