Civil Engineer Jobs in Lexington, SC

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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Bridge / Structural Engineer

  • Lexington, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Lexington, SC
  • 3 days ago

PE license in any state with the ability to obtain in South Carolina within 6 months of hire The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following: Civil engineering/bridge design and plan preparation...

Civil Engineer Designer

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 4 days ago

Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with surface creation and underground utility modeling using AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred....

Transportation Engineer 3

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 5 days ago

Join CDM Smith's esteemed team in South Carolina, renowned for its expertise in providing cutting-edge roadway and hydraulic design solutions. As we expand our team, we present an exceptional...

Sr. Infrastructure Engineer

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 5 days ago

Senior Infrastructure Engineer Location: Columbia, SC (partial onsite required) Job Responsibilities: Manage complex, project-driven tasks within the Deployment Management Methodology framework....

Lead Bridge Engineer

  • West Columbia, SC (10 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC (10 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 5 days ago

Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS...

Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 6 days ago

Senior Civil/Structural Engineer - ( 25000235 ) Description Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future?...

Civil Project Engineer II or III

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 10 days ago

Engineering or a closely related degree Ideal candidates would have two to six years of experience in civil engineering, EIT preferred Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D required Microstation experience...

Civil Engineer - Commercial & Industrial Site Design

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 10 days ago

Our Carolinas team is seeking a Civil Engineer to be based in Columbia, SC. Additional Locations can be Greenville, SC, Charlotte, NC, or Charleston, SC....

Entry-Level Civil Engineer

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 19 days ago

Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering....

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 20 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 20 days ago

Burr & Forman, a dynamic, service-oriented law firm, seeks a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (M365) in the Columbia, SC or Birmingham, AL office to join our growing team. With a one-firm culture...

Senior Marine Structural Engineer Job Details Black & Veatch Family of Companies

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 24 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 24 days ago

design-related aspects of complex project(s) or small multiple projects, including engineering schedule and budget performance, quality of engineering solutions and deliverables, and coordination of...

Transportation Engineer

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

estimates Cooperative team member that will work well with others and work towards the unified goal of maintaining D&F as the preeminent engineering firm in South Carolina Qualifications: BS degree in civil...

Senior Traffic Engineer South Carolina Practice Lead

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

design, planning, and analysis Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from an ABET-accredited program Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina In-depth experience working with...

Transportation Engineer 4-Traffic

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 45+ days ago

Preferred Qualifications: •Technical expertise in transportation engineering and planning, including traffic engineering, multimodal transportation planning, and transportation systems analysis....

Civil Engineer Designer Mission Critical

  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 45+ days ago

experience, 4-5 years preferred Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for surface creation and underground utility modeling preferred Interest in or experience with plan & profile design of water/sewer...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Lexington, SC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Lexington, SC 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 Lexington, SC
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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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