Civil Engineer Jobs in Katy, TX

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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Civil Designer - Primoris Pipeline & Engineering

  • Q3 Contracting
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D Proficient in 3D modeling using a variety of Autocad applications. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)....

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Senior Transportation Project Engineer

  • GPAC
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Engineering 5+ years of transportation or roadway design experience Professional Engineer (PE) license required Experience with Design-Build or P3 delivery methods preferred Proficiency in Civil 3D...

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Fire Protection Engineer

  • Kinder Morgan
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 4 days ago

What We Are Looking For Provide fire protection engineering technical support to facility operations and project management teams throughout the organization. The engineer will work on a variety...

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Civil Design Engineer

  • Quanta
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microstation Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams Ability to work with moderate supervision and maximum efficiency in a small...

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Civil Designer I

  • Bowman Consulting Group Ltd
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Experience with computer applications and civil engineering design software such as Civil3D, Bentley Systems and familiarity with reading construction plans....

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Civil Engineer (III/Sr) - Project Execution

  • Williams
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities/Expectations: Leads civil engineering design for compressor stations, meter stations, pipeline facilities, and related infrastructure with a focus on safe, reliable, and practical project...

Remote Hybrid

Structural Integrity Engineer

  • KBR
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Title: Structural Integrity Engineer KBR Consulting provides specialized consulting engineering services across the energy industry, including the offshore oil and gas industry. We are a client...

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Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

  • Boeing
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive,...

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Lead Fire Protection Engineer/Consultant

  • Jensen Hughes
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 15 days ago

Company Overview Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering - a legacy of responsibility we have...

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Senior Civil Designer - Kiewit Oil, Gas and Chemical

  • Kiewit
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 16 days ago

Knowledgeable in multiple engineering design software. Autodesk Civil 3D experience is a must. Extensive knowledge in creating and utilizing 3D grading surfaces required....

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Senior Fire Protection Engineer

  • DLR Group
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 18 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 18 days ago

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of...

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Coastal Engineer (PE)

  • HDR, Inc.
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 19 days ago

The candidate may focus on technical topics or engineering design and execution. Suitable candidates must possess strong analytical and communication skills....

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Senior Coastal Engineer (PE)

  • HDR, Inc.
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 19 days ago

engineering preferred Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments Experience with the application of artificial intelligence software to coastal and marine modeling....

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Principal Coastal Engineer

  • Worley Parsons
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 21 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 21 days ago

Building on our past. Ready for the future Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create...

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Mid-Level Civil Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

  • Kiewit
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 21 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 21 days ago

Qualifications A minimum of 3 years proven civil engineering design experience in this or comparable industries....

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Katy, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Katy, TX 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 Katy, TX
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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