Civil Engineer Jobs in Santa Ana, 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 Transportation Engineer, Caltrans

  • State of California
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 3 days ago

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov Director's EEO Policy: Director's EEO Policy Statement: Special Requirements Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California...

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Entry-Level Transportation Engineer/Planner

  • Fehr & Peers
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Traffic Operations Analysis–HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic,Vistro, VISSIM, and/or Sidra. Travel Demand Modeling–Cube/Voyager,TransCAD, VISUM, and/or Emme. Programming–Python and/or R....

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Structural Analysis Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior) (Structural Analysis)

  • Boeing
  • Seal Beach, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Seal Beach, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive,...

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Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

  • Boeing
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive,...

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Principal Structural Analysis Engineer

  • Saratech
  • Mission Viejo, CA (21 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (21 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

design criteria Knowledge of FAR Part 23 certification requirements and processes Required Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Active Listening: Practice to gain insight and truly...

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Civil (Design) Engineer (Data Centers)

  • Jacobs
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

aspects of medium to large scale industrial developments Demonstrated experience with all design modules of AutoCAD Civil 3D Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical, problem-solving...

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Lead Building Engineer (Union)

  • ABM
  • Aliso Viejo, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aliso Viejo, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $6.4 billion and over 130,000 employees in 300 offices deployed throughout the United States and various...

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Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I/II

  • Rocket Lab USA
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with...

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Civil Designer, Ports and Marine Terminals

  • Stantec Inc.
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required. MS Office program experience, especially Word and Excel....

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Structural Dynamics Engineer, Spacecraft (III to Staff)

  • True Anomaly
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Engineering, or a related field. 6+ years of experience in structural dynamics analysis for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability applications Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as FEMAP...

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Senior Structural Analysis Engineer I/II - TS/SCI Clearance

  • Rocket Lab USA
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with...

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Stormwater Engineer

  • Tait & Associates, Inc.
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D. Preferred Education and Skills Experience Bachelor's degree in civil engineering Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent tasks....

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Senior Structural Analysis Engineer, Loads and Dynamics

  • ANDURIL INDUSTRIES
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business...

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City Engineer IV, Public Works

  • Bowman Consulting Group Ltd
  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering design software preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)....

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Principal Structural Consultant

  • Rimkus Consulting Group
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

. • Licensure & Certifications - Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (Civil Engineering) - required (active and in good standing). - Structural Engineer (S.E.) license - preferred (or ability/intent...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Santa Ana, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
30.0%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
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 Santa Ana, 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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