Civil Engineer Jobs in East Lansing, MI

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. Construction Engineer - Lansing

  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Strong knowledge of transportation engineering from design through final construction....

Experienced Civil Engineer - Federal Aviation Projects

  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 3 days ago

The successful candidate must have all the following: A bachelor's degree (or higher) in civil engineering from an accredited college or university At least five years of relevant work experience PE...

Geotechnical/Civil Engineer

  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 5 days ago

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Geotechnical/Civil Engineer for our Lansing, MI office....

Structural Engineer

  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 6 days ago

Duties: Perform civil engineering, construction, and design assignments of a limited nature with a focus on structural projects, requiring a solid grasp of structural engineering theory and the exercise...

Civil Engineer, PE - WaterWastewater - 20000003493

  • East Lansing, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • East Lansing, MI
  • 10 days ago

The Opportunity:Tetra Tech is adding a Civil Engineer, PE to work in our East Lansing, MI office....

Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (Brdg. Inspect. Eng.) - Bureau of Brdg. & Strs.

  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 11 days ago

Are you looking for a career that is out of the ordinary? Do you have a passion for public service and its ever-changing landscape? Do you like work that is continuously developing and changing?...

Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 14 (Cost Schedule Risk Engineer) - Bureau of Development

  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 12 days ago

Engineering Licensed Specialist 13 or Transportation Engineering Specialist 13....

Transportation Engineer 12 (Agreements and Licenses Engineer) - Bureau of Development

  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 12 days ago

This position serves as the recognized resource for preparing and evaluating agreements and licenses related to Macro Cell Tower and Communications installations in the Michigan Department of...

Experienced Bridge Engineer

  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 25 days ago

Experienced Bridge Engineer Department: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Lansing, MI Description The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning,...

Transportation Engineer 3

  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 25 days ago

Under general supervision, develops large scale projects such as highways, tunnels, mass transit and aviation engineering designs of basic to moderate complexity to meet client project...

Civil Engineer, PE - Water/Wastewater

  • East Lansing, MI
  • 26 days ago
  • East Lansing, MI
  • 26 days ago

/Civil 3D and Revit....

Transportation Engineer

  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 27 days ago
  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 27 days ago

Required Experience: 5+ years of experience Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required Willingness to travel throughout Michigan for business...

Transportation Engineer

  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 27 days ago
  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 27 days ago

various transportation projects Perform engineering and design assignments of a various complexities Required Experience: 4+ years of transportation project design experience Bachelor’s Degree in Civil...

Transportation Engineer

  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lansing, MI (6 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

About the Position C2AE is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer for immediate employment in our Transportation Discipline....

Civil Project Engineer

  • Okemos, MI (2 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Okemos, MI (2 miles from East Lansing, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Working knowledge of typical computer software programs used for civil engineering design and management (Microsoft Office, etc.)...

Demographic Data for East Lansing, MI

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in East Lansing, MI

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in East Lansing, MI 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 East Lansing, MI
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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