Civil Engineer Remote & Hybrid Only 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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Remote: Fire Protection Engineer (BIE)

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South...

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Structural Engineer Building Design

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago

engineering required, masters degree preferred (may substitute for 1 year of experience) 5-8 years of structural engineering experience required....

Senior Structural Engineer - Transportation/Logistics/Industrial/Fortune 500

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

Providing technical input to studies and structural design, including areas of expertise....

Project Civil Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 22 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 22 days ago

Engineer Delve Underground has an immediate opening for a Civil Engineer with a minimum of 4 to 8 years of relevant experience to join our New York City team delivering tunnels, underground facilities...

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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago

. * RAG Pipeline Engineering: Design and maintain robust document ingestion, chunking, embedding, and vector database pipelines for AI knowledge retrieval systems. * Infrastructure as Code: Develop...

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Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 27 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 27 days ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

Civil/Structural Forensics Engineer

  • DC
  • 28 days ago
  • DC
  • 28 days ago

Job Description Our Forensic Architecture & Engineering team is seeking a mid to senior-level Forensic Civil Structural Engineer (PE or SE) to enhance our already robust team of professionals supporting...

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Structural Engineer - Rail and Transit - Hybrid Remote

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Experience with industry standard structural design software....

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Associate Civil Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago

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

Civil Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago

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

Senior Civil Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago

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

Structural Engineer Vertical Structures

  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago

engineering required, masters degree preferred (may substitute for 1 year of experience) 5-8 years of structural engineering experience required....

Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Grid

  • DC
  • 90+ days ago
  • DC
  • 90+ days ago

You will perform structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations....

Structural Bridge Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago

Model-based design experience is a strong plus, including: Bentley OpenBridge and OpenRoads AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit/Infraworks/Inventor Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and quality...

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
53.7%
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 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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