Civil Engineer Jobs in California

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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CMTS LLC

Structural Engineer

Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has 40-years of extensive industry experience, which ensures a strong...

Facilities Maintenance Technician- Building Engineer ($10,000 Signing Bonus)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 days ago

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world...

Building Engineer - Santa Clara, CA. Job in Santa Clara Gr8Jobs

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 2 hours ago

New Journey, a Genesis10 company, is looking for a Building Engineer for a full time position with our client. Compensation : $ - $ per hour Looking for a Building Engineer who will play a...

Facilities Maintenance Technician- Building Engineer ($10,000 Sign- On Bonus)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world...

Civil Designer

  • Pasadena, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 3 hours ago

engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others. - Strong oral and written communication skills. - Excellent AutoCAD Civil 3D experience in land development and roadway...

On-device ML Infrastructure Engineer (Fine-tuning and Customization)

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 6 hours ago

The On-Device Machine Learning team at Apple is responsible for enabling the Research to Production lifecycle of cutting edge machine learning models that power magical user experiences on Apple's...

Airfield Civil Engineer I

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 hours ago

The Opportunity We are seeking to hire an Airfield Civil Engineer within our California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas offices!...

Building Engineer Assistant

  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 hours ago

ABOUT THE ROLE Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm As a Building Engineer Assistant at Belmont Village Senior Living, you will provide maintenance assistance and support to the Building Engineer in all...

Civil Design Engineer

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with 5 to 7 years of experience in civil engineering field. Current California land development and civil design experience....

Structural Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Use structural analysis to propose changes and iterate on the design of structural elements. Provide input on construction-site investigation....

Civil Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 hours ago

with design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS....

Associate Civil Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 hours ago

engineering projects.Licensing: PE license required.Technical Proficiency: Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS....

Senior Civil Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Engineer and key member of our North American Civil Infrastructure team, you'll lead the design and development of civil engineering solutions....

Design Manager (Civil Engineer)

  • Stockton, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 12 hours ago

The Design Manager will work under the direction of the Chief Program Manager and support the Director of Capital Programs. The design manager directs, supervises, plans, coordinates, reviews, and...

Senior Civil Engineer

  • Pomona, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Pomona, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Six years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering....

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireEngineering research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in California 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 California
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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