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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Building Engineer

  • Locust Valley, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Locust Valley, NY
  • 9 days ago

Role: Building Engineer Pay Rate: Up to $45/hr Hours: Day Shift Location: 270 Duck Pond Rd. Locust Valley, NY 11560 Join Campus Services Group (CSG) as a Building Engineer! In this role, you will...

Engineer, Civil/Structural

  • Ontario, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ontario, NY
  • 30+ 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...

Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Responsibilities: Working under the leadership of our senior engineers, this position will be responsible for assistance in all phases of plumbing & fire protection engineering design and construction...

Civil Engineer Drafter 1st Class

  • Spring Valley, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Spring Valley, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Overview Under general supervision performs a variety of duties in the Engineering Drafter Group such as: Responsibilities Core Responsibilities Under general supervision performs a variety of...

Structural Engineer (Summer 2025)

  • New York, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Complete structural analysis and repair rehabilitation design of concrete, steel, timber, masonry, and other structural systems....

Building Engineer

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

Westminster Management Building Engineer in New York , New York Our company remains guided by its experience and ability to create long-term value in strategically focused markets. We continue to...

Senior Associate - Lead Civil Engineer

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 11 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 11 hours ago

Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 12+ years of progressive experience in Site and Civil Engineering NY PE required Experience in working with various NYS county DOT/DPW/Highway...

Principal Member of Technical Staff - AI/ML Infrastructure Engineer

  • Albany, NY
  • 12 hours ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 12 hours ago

Job Order Number: DF9677999 Job Title: Principal Member of Technical Staff - AI/ML Infrastructure Engineer Company: Oracle Location: Albany, NY Salary: Education: Information Not Provided...

Structural Engineer Hybrid

  • New York, NY
  • 22 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 22 hours ago

design of structures....

Civil Engineer

  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago

Software experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation and other applicable engineer design tools. For additional information on this opportunity contact Jace Larson directly at .......

Civil Engineer

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

Software experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation and other applicable engineer design tools. For additional information on this opportunity contact Jace Larson directly at .......

Civil Engineer

  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago

Software experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation and other applicable engineer design tools....

Principal Infrastructure Engineer

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

Pay Range $164,100.00-$270,900.00 Company Overview The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams...

Construction Engineer

  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago

REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management required Valid driver's license required NICET Level II or III certification preferred Minimum of 5 years of related engineering...

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

Demographic Data for New York

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in New York

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
29.8%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
High School or GED
2.4%
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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