Civil Engineer Jobs in New York

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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Civil/Structural Design Engineer

  • Oswego, NY
  • 16 days ago
  • Oswego, NY
  • 16 days ago

WHO WE ARE As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in...

Senior LLM Infrastructure Engineer - Artificial Intelligence

  • New York, NY
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 hours ago

amp; Requirements Bloombergs Engineering AI department has 300+ AI practitioners building highly sought after products and features that often require novel innovations. We are investing in AI to...

Senior Structural Engineer

  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago

design of structures....

Civil Engineer

  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: Engineering & Design: Perform civil engineering design, analysis, and calculations for infrastructure, land development, and transportation projects....

Structural Engineer

  • New York, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 hours ago

analysis, design, and plan development 3 Years' experience working in a team environment and supervising junior engineers 4 Years of proficiency in structural design software such as CSi-Bridge, LPILE...

Mid-Level / Senior Coastal Engineer

  • New York, NY
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 12 hours ago

Market Transportation At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes,...

Bridge Engineer

  • New York, NY
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 12 hours ago

Here's what you'll need Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Demonstrated experience on various types of bridges, to include analysis, design and plan development of new and rehabilitation projects...

The Opportunity: Cosentini Associates (www.cosentini.com), a Tetra Tech company, is adding a Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to our Plumbing and Fire Protection team based in New York. As...

Building Engineer II

  • New York, NY
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 16 hours ago

Additional Information** Pay: $33.48-$44.65/Hour **Job Number** 25116953 **Job Category** Engineering & Facilities **Location** SpringHill Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Fifth Avenue, 25 West...

Bridge Engineer

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Engineering degree Licensed PE preferred not mandatory To apply please send a resume to .......

Civil Engineer Drafter 1st Class

  • Spring Valley, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Spring Valley, NY
  • 1 day ago

Civil Engineer Drafter 1st Class Orange & Rockland $$56.21- $56.21 parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), employee discount United States, York, Spring Valley 390...

Graduate Civil Engineer

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 day ago

We're looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our group of civil engineers in Buffalo, NY!...

Construction Engineer II

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over...

Transportation Engineer Manager Senior

  • Holbrook, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Holbrook, NY
  • 1 day ago

Registration with the State of Arizona as a Professional Civil Engineer, or proof of eligibility for reciprocity....

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Infrastructure Engineer

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 day ago

LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach,...

Demographic Data for New York

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in New York

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.6%
Master's Degree
29.9%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
High School or GED
2.3%
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 New York
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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