Civil Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Sr. Civil/Roadway Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications: 8 years or more of related work experience with highway/roadway engineering design. VDOT & DDOT experience is a must. BS in Civil Engineering is required....

Aviation Civil Engineer I

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Position summary: Responsible for performing the engineering design for tasks or sub-tasks to support aviation clients by using advanced knowledge of general civil engineering principles....

Aviation Civil Engineer II

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Position summary: Responsible for performing and leading the civil engineering design for tasks or sub-tasks to support aviation clients by using basic project management and advanced knowledge of general...

Network Infrastructure Engineer (DevOps)

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

Who We Are. Wynd Labs is an early-stage startup that is on a mission to make public web data accessible for AI through contributions to Grass. Grass is a network sharing application that allows...

Site/Civil Engineer-in-Training (Solar)

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

KCI is among the top engineering firms in the nation, and our 100% employee ownership gives our team a powerful stake in our own future.

Assistant Building Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

Four dynamic, integrated companies make up the Transwestern enterprise, giving us the perspective to think broadly, deeply and creatively about commercial real estate. Clients and investors rely...

Senior Civil Engineer (Drawsko, Poland)

  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago

We are seeking a qualified Senior Civil Engineer to provide comprehensive QA services for a construction/engineering project....

Engineer Civil/Structural

  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago

Bachelor's Degree must be in Civil Engineering (Structural) and at least two years of related professional work experience....

Structural Engineer (Mid-to-Senior Level) Fairfax, VA

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 days ago

Structural Engineer (Mid-to-Senior Level) | Fairfax, VA Structural Engineer (Mid-to-Senior Level) | Fairfax, VA locations Fairfax, VA Richmond, VA Washington, DC time type Full time posted on...

Senior Civil Designer (Infrastructure & Site Development) Leesburg, VA

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 days ago

Engineering, or equivalent required 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the civil engineer consulting industry OR Associates degree, or certificate, in utilizing Autodesk Civil...

Civil Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 days ago

Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 12 Job family (Series) 0810 Civil Engineering Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test...

Building Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago

Akridge is a full-service commercial real estate company and a prominent investor and developer in the Washington, DC and North Carolina regions. We invest in, develop, and manage commercial real...

Civil Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago

Software experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation and other applicable engineer design tools. For additional information on this opportunity contact Jace Larson directly at .......

Civil Design Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 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!...

Civil Engineer III - Washington, D.C.

  • Washington, DC
  • 19 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 19 days ago

Civil Engineer III - Washington, D.C....

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia

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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
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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