Civil Engineer Jobs in Iowa

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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Chief Building Engineer

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago

" Company Overview \n Established in 1952, Marsden Services offers comprehensive facility services to clients nationwide. We provide clients with high-quality and professional services including...

Structural Engineer, Intermediate

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago

reports and narratives Coordinate structural design requirements with architecture, structure and other disciplines Produce construction documents using Revit Write and review specifications Review...

Structural Engineer, Entry-level

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago

Prepare engineering design calculations and layouts. Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives. Coordinate structural design requirements with architecture and other disciplines....

Computer Support / Infrastructure Engineer 3rd Shift

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 3 days ago

Seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to provide Tier 2 IT support during the 3rd shift at the Waterloo IA location. Job Requirements: Knowledge of computing and networking concepts and fundamentals...

Bridge Engineer / Structural Engineer

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities: Support existing transportation projects and serve as a PM on upcoming projects Leads the structural design efforts for complex transportation design projects Work on bridge and structural...

Civil Engineer (Professional Engineer)

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 8 days ago

problem solve Software experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and other applicable engineer design tools P.E. is preferred but would consider a strong E.I.T who can obtain their P.E. within...

Civil Engineer - Land Development - EIT/PE

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 9 days ago

My Client is a growing, well-established Civil engineering firm seeking a Civil Engineer to add to its talented staff....

Senior Structural Engineer

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 11 days ago

design is accurate and coordinated within the model and drawings Coordinates and communicates with designers on projects and establishes clear direction Writes project-based documents including, but...

Remote Work

Structural Engineer

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 11 days ago

design is accurate and coordinated within the model and drawings Coordinates and communicates with designers on projects and establishes clear direction Writes project-based documents including, but...

Remote Work

Civil / Structural Engineer

  • Dyersville, IA
  • 12 days ago
  • Dyersville, IA
  • 12 days ago

design environment....

Civil Engineer

  • Urbandale, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • Urbandale, IA
  • 13 days ago

Now Hiring: Civil Engineer!! Job Description Join a dynamic team as a Civil Engineer, working closely with project managers to produce commercial site plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D....

Remote Work

Civil Engineer

  • Sergeant Bluff, IA
  • 16 days ago
  • Sergeant Bluff, IA
  • 16 days ago

REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering required Up to 10 years of civil engineering design experience preferred/desired Iowa PE license or EIT certification...

Civil Engineer - Railroad

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 16 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 16 days ago

The primary duties of the Civil Engineer - Railroad are to\: Serve in a technical role under a Project Manager....

Transportation Engineer

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 16 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 16 days ago

Preferred Qualifications A minimum of 3 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design *LI-BC1 Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree Previous experience in all aspects of roadway...

Site Civil Engineer

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 16 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 16 days ago

engineering Proficient and demonstrated applied experience with CAD civil engineering software such as Bentley Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Civil 3D; specialty civil platforms (e.g., Openflows...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Iowa

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 Iowa 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 Iowa
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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