Civil Engineer Jobs in San Jose, 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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Staff ML Infrastructure Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

About Coupang: We exist to wow our customers. We know we're doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, "How did we ever live without Coupang?" Born out of an obsession to make shopping,...

AI Infrastructure Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and...

Data Infrastructure Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

About HeyGen At HeyGen, our mission is to make visual storytelling accessible to all. Over the last decade, visual content has become the preferred method of information creation, consumption, and...

Senior ASIC Front End Infrastructure Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

NVIDIA is seeking elite ASIC RTL/Verification ASIC engineers to develop the core Verification and RTL infrastructure of the world's leading GPUs. This position offers the opportunity to have a...

Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer(Please Submit only who can able to work for full Time )

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer(Please Submit only who can able to work for full Time ) Role: Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Location: Mountain View, CA - Hybrid (3x / week...

Junior Civil Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago

As a Civil Engineer, expect to plan, organize, and execute a variety of projects across both private and public sectors....

Building Engineer

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Building Engineer Job ID 223585 Posted 06-Jun-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management Location(s)...

Senior Transportation Engineer - Toll Systems & Traffic Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago

Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California in a field related to transportation engineering at the time of appointment....

Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer, Security - DGX Cloud

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

AI Infrastructure Engineers at NVIDIA build the systems, tooling, and data infrastructure that enable operation of our GPU cloud services. We are enabling engineering teams to innovate while...

Civil Engineer - Urgently Hiring

  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 days ago

Job Details: Civil Engineer Looking to propel your career with a company known for its excellence and dynamic work environment?...

Mobile Building Engineer - San Francisco

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Title Mobile Building Engineer - San Francisco Job Description Summary This role comes with a company vehicle and the route includes San Francisco, Walnut Creek and Pleasanton* Responsible to...

Journeyman Building Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

ABM**, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, is looking for a **Journeyman Building Engineer**. The **Journeyman Building Engineer** supports the designated leadership with the...

AI Infrastructure Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

About HeyGen At HeyGen, our mission is to make visual storytelling accessible to all. Over the last decade, visual content has become the preferred method of information creation, consumption, and...

Distinguishing Characteristics This is the second professional transportation engineering level....

Chief Building Engineer Supervisor

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago

About the Role: As a CBRE Chief Building Engineer Supervisor, you will supervise the team responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing ongoing maintenance and repair operations for a...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.6%
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 San Jose, 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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