Civil Engineer Jobs in New Haven, CT

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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Traffic Engineer - Entry Level

  • New Haven, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; 0-2 years of work-related experience; Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred; EIT certification, or current registration for FE exam preferred; Prior related...

Construction Engineer Sales Specialist - Power Distribution

  • Cromwell, CT (24 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cromwell, CT (24 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Construction Sales Specialist - Power Distribution / Low/Medium Voltage Switchgear Position Overview Siemens a global powerhouse in electrical and electronic engineering is looking for a seasoned...

Senior Structural Engineer - Food & Beverage (Multiple Locations)

  • Wallingford, CT (11 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (11 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Lead structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers....

Senior Structural Engineer

  • New Haven, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 10 days ago

LaBella is currently hiring for a Senior Structural Engineer in our New Haven, CT office. The Structures Discipline provides structural engineering services with emphasis on new design, repair,...

Civil Engineer

  • Woodbury, CT (22 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Woodbury, CT (22 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 10 days ago

Entry Level Civil Engineer Job Description We are seeking a Civil Engineer who is familiar and proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D....

Staff Structural Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Wallingford, CT)

  • Wallingford, CT (11 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (11 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 15 days ago

Strong computer skills include structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA 3D), AutoCAD, Mathcad. Microstation a plus....

Staff Civil Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Multiple Locations)

  • Wallingford, CT (11 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (11 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 15 days ago

Apply strong knowledge of commonly used civil engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil engineering services industry....

Senior Site Civil Engineer

  • Fairfield, CT (20 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 29 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (20 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 29 days ago

Engineering or related field Professional Engineering (PE) license a plus Experience in site civil design Practical experience with civil engineering technology (AutoCAD Civil3D) Why Bohler Bohler...

Entry Level Civil Engineer (Site Design)

  • Fairfield, CT (20 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 29 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (20 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 29 days ago

Engineering, or a related field AutoCAD Civil 3D experience is a plus; but if you don't have it, we'll help you get it!...

Site Civil Engineer

  • Fairfield, CT (20 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 29 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (20 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 29 days ago

Engineering or related Experience in site civil design Practical experience with civil engineering technology (AutoCAD Civil 3D) Why Bohler Bohler provides land development consulting and site design...

Transportation Project Engineer

  • New Haven, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Engineering Typically requires at least 5 years of experience in highway and roadway design Experience working with state or local Departments of Transportation (DOTs) EIT or PE certification preferred...

Municipal Infrastructure Engineer Water & Utilities

  • New Haven, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Civil 3D and familiarity with hydraulic modeling software Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards and permitting requirements Excellent written and verbal communication skills...

Municipal Civil Engineer

  • New Haven, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 30+ days ago

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited college or university with a BS degree in Civil Engineering and 1-2 years of experience in a related Civil Engineering field; or...

Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Land Development

  • New Haven, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Land Development Department: Civil/Environmental Employment Type: Full Time Location: New Haven, CT Compensation: $68,000 - $75,000 / year Description Creativity....

Civil Engineer - Entry Level

  • New Haven, CT
  • 45+ days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 45+ days ago

documents including reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates and design plans for projects using engineering and design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.) and equipment...

Demographic Data for New Haven, CT

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in New Haven, CT

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in New Haven, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
30.0%
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 New Haven, CT
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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