Civil Engineer Jobs in Newport, RI

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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Early Career Structural Engineer - Bridge Inspection

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 2 days ago

**Who You Are** **Required Qualifications** + Bachelors Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline. + 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience + Previous experience...

HVAC Mechanic - Building Engineer

  • New Bedford, MA (22 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (22 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 3 days ago

Dae Sung, LLC is currently seeking a full-time HVAC Mechanic-Building Engineer to support our contract to provide operations and mechanical maintenance services at the Hastings Keith Federal...

Structural Bridge Engineer

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 3 days ago

learning Excellent attention to detail Training and mentoring skills Effective and comfortable in a highly collaborative team environment AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, and varied structural design software...

Civil Project Engineer

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 3 days ago

Degree in Civil Engineering or related Office Location Portland, ME Topsham, ME Westfield, MA Burlington, MA Portsmouth, NH Bedford, NH Providence, RI Middletown, CT Clifton Park, NY Your Benefits Wright-Pierce's...

Land Development Engineer

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 4 days ago

Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and HydroCAD * ALL CONVERSATIONS ARE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL * To be considered, please apply with a resume....

Structural Engineer 7- Hydraulic Structures

  • Cranston, RI (21 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cranston, RI (21 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 days ago

**Preferred Qualifications:** - Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a Structural Focus. - Professional Structural Engineer license. - Experience with analysis and design of reinforced concrete...

Structural Engineer/Inspection Team Leader (Bridge and Tunnel)

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 days ago

design/analysis programs OSHA Confined Space Entry Training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146) Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer....

Structural Engineer in Providence,RI,US

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities: Structural design of a variety of building types including commercial, educational, historic, residential, adaptive reuse and institutional....

Sr. Fire Protection Engineer

  • Warwick, RI (16 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (16 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 days ago

Sr. Fire Protection Engineer Warwick, Rhode Island, United States **Company Overview** Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in...

Senior/Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 days ago

Datavant is a data platform company and the worlds leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right...

Associate Bridge Inspection, Structural Engineer

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 days ago

Learn basic principles of bridge and transportation Engineering. Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis....

Bridge Inspection - Structural Engineer

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 days ago

Learn basic principles of bridge and transportation engineering. Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis....

Building Engineer

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 6 days ago

Building Engineer Job ID 222782 Posted 30-May-2025 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Providence - Rhode Island - United States...

Senior Forensic Structural Engineer, P.E. - Rhode Island

  • Newport, RI
  • 9 days ago
  • Newport, RI
  • 9 days ago

The 'Apply with SEEK option' will be utilized for International applicants, mainly Australia. If this does not apply to you please use the 'Apply' option. IF YOU CARE, THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE...

Civil Project Engineer

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 11 days ago

This individual continuously monitors the progress and performance of the engineering design development against the project work plan....

Demographic Data for Newport, RI

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Newport, RI

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Newport, RI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
29.9%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
High School or GED
2.4%
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 Newport, RI
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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