Civil Engineer Jobs in Buford, GA

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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Infrastructure Engineer II - Payments, POS

  • Norcross, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Norcross, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 2 days ago

With your expertise in delivering infrastructure solutions, you are a top-performer in your field. Come on board as a highly appreciated member of a winning team. As an Infrastructure Engineer II...

Civil Engineer - Roadway

  • Peachtree Corners, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Peachtree Corners, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn's Peachtree Corners, Georgia (GA) office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Roadway team!...

Civil Engineer - Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV)

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 4 days ago

, Civil 3D, Excel, Microstation, VISSIM, Open Roads, Synchro and/or GIS....

Transportation Project Engineer

  • Duluth, GA (11 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Duluth, GA (11 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 7 days ago

Overview Join us as we Rise to the Challenge At KCI, were building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our...

Transportation Project Engineer

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Qualifications BS in Civil Engineering 5+ years of previous roadway design or other transportation engineering experience GA PE license required (or ability to obtain within 6 months) Knowledge of Microstation...

Roadway Engineer

  • Peachtree Corners, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Peachtree Corners, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 8 days ago

License (or ability to obtain within 12 months) Proficiency in using industry-standard design software such as Microstation, Open Roads, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D Strong understanding of civil engineering...

Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

  • Peachtree Corners, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Peachtree Corners, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 9 days ago

Since 1954, we've been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial...

Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

  • Peachtree Corners, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Peachtree Corners, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 9 days ago

Since 1954, we've been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial...

Traffic Engineer - Transportation Market - TRAFF003455

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 11 days ago

M.S. in Transportation Engineering preferred. 3-5 years' experience in traffic engineering and/or traffic planning projects is required....

Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear Power

  • Peachtree Corners, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Peachtree Corners, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 14 days ago

Since 1954, weve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial...

Civil Engineer - Structures

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 14 days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn's Alpharetta, GA office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Structures team! This is an on-site position....

Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear Power

  • Peachtree Corners, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Peachtree Corners, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 14 days ago

Since 1954, weve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial...

Senior Roadway Engineer - Transportation

  • Norcross, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Norcross, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 14 days ago

In this role you will complete a wide variety of difficult engineering assignments, applying transportation engineering techniques and analyses within roadway and geometric design on a variety of exciting...

Traffic Lead Engineer - Transportation Infrastructure

  • Norcross, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Norcross, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 14 days ago

Lead/support (as appropriate) the development of Traffic Engineering/Design portfolio in collaboration with the Office Leadership Team....

Traffic Engineer-in-Training - Transportation Market

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 14 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: B.S. in Transportation Engineering. M.S. in Transportation Engineering preferred. Georgia DOT or other state DOT experience is strongly desired....

Demographic Data for Buford, GA

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Buford, GA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Buford, GA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
29.9%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
High School or GED
2.4%
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 Buford, GA
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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