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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Senior Structural Engineer

  • New York, NY
  • 10 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 10 hours ago

High proficiency of Structural Design of Highway Bridges and other highway-related structures is required. Technical design, writing, computer, and communication skills are required....

Assistant Civil Engineer - Queens BE

  • Queens Village, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Queens Village, NY
  • 1 day ago

For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210 Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year...

Assistant Civil Engineer Queens BE

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

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or 2....

Structural Engineer

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 1 day ago

Come work in a dynamic environment where people are inspired to produce high quality work every day. Not only will you receive a generous PTO & benefits plan, but also a nationally recognized...

Civil Engineer PM

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

have a timeline for this laid out). 8-15 years of experience in land development REQUIRED Must be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D; MicroStation experience is a plus!...

Civil Engineer I

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Primary Responsibilities: Design and support Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, and/or Land Development Designer on assigned projects in all phases of design and construction...

Senior Structural Engineer

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Engineering required; MS preferred PE License required (preferably in NY) A minimum of six years of Structural Engineering experience with a focus on bridge design preferred Experience in conceptual...

Civil Engineer - Land Development Background

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

CIVIL ENGINEER - LAND DEVELOPMENT BACKGROUND IN FORT EDWARD Date Posted: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 ?...

Transportation Project Engineer

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

management skills with a proactive approach to meeting deadlines Working proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred Committed to continuous learning and professional development Why Join This Team?...

Senior Civil Engineer

  • Southampton, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Southampton, NY
  • 2 days ago

IEng/CEng ICE chartership status or a desire to obtain chartership Civil engineering design experience for a housebuilder, consultant or Local Authority. Previous supervisory experience....

Senior Traffic Engineer

  • Albany, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 2 days ago

Engineering or a related field8 + years of experience in traffic engineering with both private and public clientsExperience with project managementCommunication skills for public hearings and working...

Bridge Engineer

  • Albany, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 2 days ago

We have new design, rehabilitation, preservation, and repair projects, which include structural design and detailing of bridges, walls, and even dams.GPIis a multi-discipline engineering firm that has...

Senior Bridge Engineer

  • Albany, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 2 days ago

We have new design, rehabilitation, preservation, and repair projects, which include structural design and detailing of bridges, walls, and even dams.GPIis a multi-discipline engineering firm that has...

Civil Engineer (EIT)

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

engineering firm with a strong presence in New York City, is seeking Civil Design Engineers and a Senior Civil Engineer (QA/QC) to support major infrastructure initiatives in partnership with the Port...

Mainframe / Systems Infrastructure Engineer/Architect

  • Albany, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 3 days ago

Systems Infrastructure Engineer/Architect Location Remote + Travel 1 week a month to Albany, NY office, and T&L will be accommodated Accepting W2 only (NO C2C) Job Description: Mainframe...

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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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