Civil Engineer Jobs in Watertown, MA

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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Senior Fire Protection Engineer

  • Stantec
  • Burlington, MA (9 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Burlington, MA (9 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

Stantecs Buildings team is on a mission to become the worlds leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and...

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Civil Engineer

  • US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency
  • Concord, MA (11 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Concord, MA (11 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

engineering structures or systems using established criteria or specifications; or, monitoring civil engineering projects and resources; or, identifying civil engineering problems and recommending...

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Plumbing / Fire Protection Engineer III

  • Cannon Design
  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 2 days ago

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This role is remote within the U.S., with a preference for candidates...

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Fire Protection Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.)

  • Exponent
  • Natick, MA (10 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Natick, MA (10 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Fire Protection Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.) ID 2025-2110 Location US-MD-Bowie Practice Thermal Sciences Position Type Full-time Posted Salary Range USD $110,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr. Workplace Type...

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Managing Fire Protection Engineer (MS/Ph

  • Exponent
  • Natick, MA (10 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Natick, MA (10 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Managing Fire Protection Engineer (MS/PhD) ID 2026-2421 Location US-GA-Atlanta Practice Thermal Sciences Position Type Full-time Workplace Type On-Site About Exponent Exponent is the only premium...

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Senior Fire Protection Engineer (MS/PhD)

  • Exponent
  • Natick, MA (10 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Natick, MA (10 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Senior Fire Protection Engineer (MS/PhD) ID 2026-2281 Location US-MD-Bowie Practice Thermal Sciences Position Type Full-time Posted Salary Range USD $130,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr. Workplace...

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Senior ASIC Front End Infrastructure Engineer

  • Nvidia
  • Westford, MA (20 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Westford, MA (20 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 6 days ago

NVIDIA is seeking elite ASIC Infrastructure engineers to deliver the tooling and environment that enables DV and RTL Design for the world's leading GPUs. This position offers the opportunity to...

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Fire Protection Engineer

  • GHD Inc.
  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Description Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental...

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Civil Engineer

  • GPAC
  • Malden, MA (7 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Malden, MA (7 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 10 days ago

with clients, architects, and other professionals Ability to assess clients' needs, schedules and requirements AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency Apply now for your next step in your Civil Engineer career...

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Senior Manager - Bridge Load Rating Engineer

  • Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 14 days ago

The primary responsibilities of this position are to perform bridge load ratings, structural design, and other evaluations to determine live load capacities based on As-Inspected conditions....

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MA3 Building Engineer

  • Newmark Group Inc.
  • Wellesley, MA (6 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Wellesley, MA (6 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 17 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION: Building Engineer 2 responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing, or arranging for repairs of all building operating systems on the site under supervision and...

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Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

  • Legence Holdings
  • Framingham, MA (13 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (13 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 20 days ago

Specifying system components or directing modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance....

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Structural Analyst / Structural Engineer

  • Busek
  • Natick, MA (10 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Natick, MA (10 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 21 days ago

Senior Structural Analyst / Structural Engineer Busek Co. Inc. Natick, MA Busek is seeking a Senior Structural Analyst / Structural Engineer to join our Design & Analysis Team supporting the...

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Senior Load Rating Engineer

  • H&H
  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 21 days ago

Requirements Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution. 10+ years of bridge engineering experience; preference for candidates with 5+ years in bridge load...

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Senior Stormwater Engineer

  • Gannett Fleming
  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 21 days ago

engineering or equivalent PE license Experience with environmental permitting and stormwater reports associated with transportation projects Experience with drainage system design for roadways Experience...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Watertown, MA

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Watertown, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
30.0%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
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 Watertown, MA
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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