Civil Engineer Jobs in Winston Salem, NC

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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Professional Transportation Civil Engineer

  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 13 hours ago

Stay informed on advancements in transportation engineering and sustainability practices. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field....

Civil Engineer - Traffic Field Operations

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 23 hours ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 23 hours ago

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of modern civil engineering methods and techniques; through knowledge of land and engineering survey systems, methods and techniques; thorough knowledge of...

Staff Civil Engineer

  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 10 days ago

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Civil Project Engineer III - Land Development

  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 14 days ago

Engineering or closely related degree Ideal candidates would have 4+ years of experience in Land Development civil engineering including residential neighborhood design as well as commercial and mixed...

Principal Site Civil Engineer

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 16 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 16 days ago

HDR is looking for a Principal Site Civil Engineer for our South Atlantic Building Engineering Services (BES) Team....

Building Engineer Building Engineer

  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 20 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 20 days ago

Building Engineer CBRE 3.2 ( ) Greensboro, NC Why you should apply for a job to CBRE : 67% say the CEO supports gender diversity Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See...

Building Engineer - Forklift Mechanic Building Engineer - Forklift Mechanic

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 20 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 20 days ago

Building Engineer - Forklift Mechanic CBRE 3.2 ( ) Winston-Salem, NC Why you should apply for a job to CBRE : 67% say the CEO supports gender diversity Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by...

Senior Civil Engineer

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 21 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 21 days ago

Are you a Civil Engineer looking for your next big move? Perhaps you're already a Senior Civil Engineer looking a change of environment?...

Building Engineer

  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 27 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 27 days ago

Building Engineer Job ID 231695 Posted 31-Jul-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Greensboro - North Carolina - United States of...

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Engineer

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 27 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 27 days ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

Mobile Building Engineer

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Mobile Building Engineer Winston-Salem, NC Lincoln Property Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by Lincoln Property...

Civil Project Engineer II or III

  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Engineering or a closely related degree Ideal candidates would have at least two years of experience in civil engineering, EIT preferred Working knowledge of Civil 3D preferred, and Bentley OpenRoads...

Civil Engineer

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 90+ days ago

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of modern civil engineering methods and techniques; through knowledge of land and engineering survey systems, methods and techniques; thorough knowledge of...

Civil Engineer

  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Details: Civil Engineer Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in municipal, land development, grading, and stormwater projects Proficient in Civil 3D software PE license preferred Strong project...

Senior Civil Engineer - Solid Waste

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 90+ days ago

Education and Experience Bachelor's degree with coursework in Civil Engineering, or related field and extensive experience engineering, design, construction and maintenance of solid waste facilities...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Winston Salem, NC

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Winston Salem, NC 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 Winston Salem, NC
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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