Civil Engineer Jobs in Reno, NV

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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Roads & Highways Civil Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

  • Reno, NV
  • 1 day ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 1 day ago

SPECIAL SKILLS: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads Designer (preferred) Demonstrate strong communication skills including active listening...

Roads & Highways Civil Engineer

  • Reno, NV
  • 7 days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 7 days ago

SPECIAL SKILLS: Candidate must have a valid US drivers license Proficiency in Microsoft Office Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads Designer (strongly preferred) Demonstrate...

Civil Engineer - Hydrology/Hydraulics

  • Reno, NV
  • 9 days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 9 days ago

Civil Engineer - Hydrology/Hydraulics Department: Civil/Municipal Employment Type: Full Time Location: Reno, NV Description Wilson Engineers provides technically sound and feasible solutions that focus...

Civil/Structural Engineer (Sr/Staff, PE)

  • Reno, NV
  • 16 days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 16 days ago

About The Job As our companys lead Civil & Structural Engineer, you will develop infrastructure designs of our proprietary lithium-ion battery recycling processes and primary resource extraction technologies...

Building Engineer Building Engineer

  • Reno, NV
  • 20 days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 20 days ago

Building Engineer CBRE 3.2 ( ) Multiple Locations Why you should apply for a job to CBRE : 67% say the CEO supports gender diversity Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members....

Structural Engineer (Nevada)

  • Reno, NV
  • 23 days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 23 days ago

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South...

Senior Civil/ Structural Engineer

  • Reno, NV
  • 23 days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 23 days ago

We are seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our team in Kirkland, WA, to lead and work on various Civil/Structural Engineer and Power Industry projects....

Civil Engineer (Nevada)

  • Reno, NV
  • 27 days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 27 days ago

We are hiring a highly motivated and experienced Civil Engineer to serve as a Project Engineer at Creech Air Force Base (CAFB)....

SR Structural Engineer

  • Sparks, NV (3 miles from Reno, NV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sparks, NV (3 miles from Reno, NV)
  • 30+ days ago

design standards....

Civil Engineer 4

  • Truckee, CA (24 miles from Reno, NV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Truckee, CA (24 miles from Reno, NV)
  • 30+ days ago

This position can work out of our Reno, NV or Truckee, CA offices.* This position will work in our Water West organization, focused on civil design work for site layouts, drainage and stormwater...

Civil Engineer 2

  • Reno, NV
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 30+ days ago

Under direct supervision, creates basic to moderate complexity engineering designs involving site layout development, site grading and drainage, hydraulics and hydrology calculations, water...

Senior Structural Engineer

  • Reno, NV
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 30+ days ago

Your Capabilities and Credentials: * Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable building codes * Strong knowledge of structural systems, seismic design...

Senior Civil Engineer / Hydrologist

  • Reno, NV
  • 60+ days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 60+ days ago

/ hydraulics software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC HMS, HEC RAS, SIBERIA, CEASAR LISFLOOD, RUSLE2, etc.)...

Transportation Engineer (PE) (Mid to Senior level)

  • Reno, NV
  • 60+ days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 60+ days ago

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services....

Senior Civil Engineer

  • Reno, NV
  • 60+ days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 60+ days ago

Job Details: Project Manager Water Resource Engineering We are seeking a qualified Project Manager to lead water infrastructure projects for municipal, county, and utility clients. This role...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Reno, NV

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Reno, NV 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 Reno, NV
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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