Civil Engineer Jobs in Nebraska

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

  • DLR Group
  • Omaha, NE
  • 18 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 18 days ago

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of...

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Transportation Engineer III

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 21 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 21 days ago

Key Responsibilities Transportation Engineering & Design Support roadway, highway, corridor, multimodal, and transportation infrastructure projects from concept through construction Prepare engineering...

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Civil (Design) Engineer (Data Centers)

  • Jacobs
  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago

aspects of medium to large scale industrial developments Demonstrated experience with all design modules of AutoCAD Civil 3D Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical, problem-solving...

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Civil Designer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

  • Kiewit
  • Papillion, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Papillion, NE
  • 30+ days ago

Requisition ID: 180581 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers Department: Drafting & Design Market: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview...

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Engineer - Transportation Operations

  • City of Lincoln, NE
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 45+ days ago

This position offers an opportunity to positively impact the City of Lincoln and to gain progressive experience in transportation engineering....

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Building Engineer, Critical Data Centers - VZW

  • Newmark Group Inc.
  • Omaha, NE
  • 45+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 45+ days ago

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's...

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Rail Site Development Engineer - Transportation (Multiple Locations)

  • Burns & McDonnell
  • Omaha, NE
  • 45+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 45+ days ago

Required or Master Degree in Civil Engineering and 6 years civil engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred....

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Civil Designer I

  • Bowman Consulting Group Ltd
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 90+ days ago

Experience with computer applications and civil engineering design software such as Civil3D, Bentley Systems and familiarity with reading construction plans....

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On-Site Engineer

  • Five Nines Technology Group
  • Wayne, NE
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wayne, NE
  • 90+ days ago

Apply Description On Site/Desktop Engineer Want to work for a company built by IT people for IT people? Looking for a position to combine your world class people skills and your top notch IT...

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Transportation Engineer (EIT) - Roadway

  • Olsson Associates
  • Omaha, NE
  • 90+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 90+ days ago

Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley MicroStation is a plus....

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Licensed Transportation Engineer - Roadway

  • Olsson Associates
  • Omaha, NE
  • 90+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 90+ days ago

Proficiency with roadway and drainage design software such as Bentley MicroStation / OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D....

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Demographic Data for Nebraska

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Nebraska

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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska
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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