Civil Engineer Jobs in Schenectady, NY

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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Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and...

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Civil Engineer w/ Land Dev and SW Design

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 hours ago

JOIN our well-established company in the Land Development and Civil Engineering industry!...

Civil Engineer (PE)

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 hours ago

Our well-established company in the Land Development and Civil Engineering industry is looking for you!...

Civil Engineer

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 3 hours ago

Our well-established company in the Land Development and Civil Engineering industry is looking for you!...

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Lead structural design, analysis, and testing of mechanical components and systems with a wide variety of material compositions (e.g., metals, composites,...

Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer - Civil/Transportation (NY HELPS)

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifying degrees: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management...

Senior Engineer -- Structural Mechanics & Analysis Methods -- Aerospace Research

  • Niskayuna, NY (4 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Niskayuna, NY (4 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Lead structural design, analysis, and testing of mechanical components and systems with a wide variety of material compositions (e.g., metals, composites,...

Sr. Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 5 days ago

We are currently hiring a Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer in our Building Engineering division at our Albany, NY office. The Building Engineering Division at LaBella provides complete...

Civil Engineer- Soil

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 5 days ago

LaBella Assocaites is looking for an entry level Engineer to join our Civil Division. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Storm water and wastewater infiltration testing and design. Pavement...

Civil Project Engineer

  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Salary: $70,000 - $120,000 (commensurate with experience) What You'll Do Execute civil engineering design from concept through construction Collaborate with internal teams and external partners Design...

Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) NY HELPS

  • Rensselaer, NY (17 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rensselaer, NY (17 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Qualifying degrees: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management...

Senior Structural Engineer

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 9 days ago

REQUIREMENTS Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's degree preferred Professional Engineer (PE) license required Minimum 15 years progressive engineering experience required Expert...

Senior Civil Engineer

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 9 days ago

The Opportunity: Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Civil Engineer to our Engineering team based in Ithaca, NY. Other locations for consideration include Albany and Farmingdale, NY. ....

Senior Structural Engineer

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Proficient in use of Structural analysis/design software. Experience with Bentley RAM Structural System is desired. Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit/BIM with working knowledge of MS Office....

Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 9 days ago

We are currently hiring a Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer in our Building Engineering division at our Albany, NY office. The Building Engineering Division at LaBella provides complete...

Demographic Data for Schenectady, NY

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Schenectady, NY

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Schenectady, NY 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 Schenectady, NY
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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