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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Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer

  • STV Group, Incorporated
  • NY
  • 13 hours ago
  • NY
  • 13 hours ago

STV currently has an opening in our Philadelphia office for a senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer. Key responsibilities include the preparation of Plumbing and Fire Protection designs,...

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Senior Network & RF Survey Engineer

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

& Design Plan, design, configure, implement, test, and support enterprise network infrastructure....

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Civil Roadway Engineer

  • Liberty Personnel
  • New York City, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 1 day ago

Job Details: Civil Roadway Engineer Highly respected consulting firm seeks Civil Engineer 8+ years of roadway, highway, traffic engineering Civil Engineering degree with PE desired Openroads and AutoCAD...

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Civil/Highway Transportation Engineer

  • Vanasse Hangen Brustlin
  • New York City, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 4 days ago

transportation engineering projects, including design build projects....

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Civil Engineer

  • GPAC
  • Williamsville, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Williamsville, NY
  • 6 days ago

with clients, architects, and other professionals Ability to assess clients' needs, schedules and requirements AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency Apply now for your next step in your Civil Engineer career...

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Highway/Civil Project Engineer

  • Dewberry
  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago

S., or B.A.) in Civil Engineering and a minimum of five (5) years related experience in general civil engineering with an emphasis on highway/roadway design, as well as stormwater management/watershed...

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Reviewer - Assistant Civil Engineer

  • New York City, NY
  • New York City, NY
  • 10 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 10 days ago

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210 Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering...

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Sr Bridge Engineer

  • PEAK
  • Albany, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 11 days ago

Civil Engineering Familiar with New York State Department of Transportation specifications Ability to design prestressed concrete or steel girder bridges according to NYS standards and codes Familiar...

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Project Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer

  • H2M Careers
  • White Plains, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • White Plains, NY
  • 11 days ago

Working with architects, civil engineers, and environmental scientists, you will be executing plumbing design work for both public and private clients....

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Entry Level Civil Engineer

  • Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc.
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 12 days ago

Loureiro Engineering Associates is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer based in the Poughkeepsie, NY area....

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Telecom Design Engineer

  • ARUP Group
  • New York, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 12 days ago

Joining Arup Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective -...

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Senior Lead Fire Protection Engineer

  • Exyte Group
  • Albany, NY
  • 13 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 13 days ago

Description Discover your exciting role Lead the fire protection engineering design for major industrial and semiconductor manufacturing facilities, including development of design concepts, detailed...

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Civil Engineer

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 13 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 13 days ago

This position has a basic requirement for Civil Engineer: Basic Requirement for Civil Engineer: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering....

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Civil Engineer & Python Expert - Freelance AI Trainer

  • Mindrift
  • New York, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 14 days ago

Ideally, contributors will have: Degree in Civil Engineering or related fields; Python proficiency for numerical validation....

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Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil) NY HELPS (Region 4)

  • State of New York
  • Rochester, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 14 days ago

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

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Demographic Data for New York

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Civil Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Project Management for Civil Engineers
This course introduces learners to the essential principles of project management, beginning with the definition of a project, its objectives, and the diverse types found across various...
Civil War
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Civil Society and the Environment
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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
53.7%
Master's Degree
30.0%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
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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