Civil Engineer Jobs in Texas

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 Engineer

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Civil Engineer Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science and 4+ years of experience with Civil Engineering Design and experience with tower, shelter, and similar structure projects....

Site Engineer III (Carrollton)

  • Carrollton, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Carrollton, TX
  • 3 hours ago

Your role The Site Engineer III position is a contributing member to the site level Data Center Operations team assigned to one or more of our data center properties reporting directly to the...

Associate Civil Engineer

  • Richardson, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Richardson, TX
  • 3 hours ago

Parsons expertise encompasses all phases of transportation engineering operations - from the initial planning stage through final design, construction, and commissioning....

Building Engineer

  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 hours ago

About Us: EMCOR Facilities Services (EFS), an EMCOR core business, services over 1 billion square feet of commercial space across the United States. From corporate campuses to single sites, EFS...

Land Development Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago

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

Transportation- Project Engineer

  • Watauga, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Watauga, TX
  • 9 hours ago

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people...

Mass Timber Structural Engineer - (Open to Remote) -Simpson Strong

  • McKinney, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • McKinney, TX
  • 10 hours ago

Licensed Civil Engineer (P.E. and/or P.Eng) required. 1-2 years coursework and/or structural design experience on Mass Timber projects, including structural connection design for heavy timber applications...

Remote Work

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Azure Focus

  • Plano, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Azure Focus Opportunity We are seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with a strong background in designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based environments. In...

Principal Transmission Structural Engineer

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 14 hours ago

design as outlined above A Structural Engineering license and California Professional Engineering license (PE) are both considered a plus Experience with MFAD and Microsoft Project is also a plus Knowledge...

Remote Work

Sr. IT Infrastructure Engineer

  • Dallas, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 15 hours ago

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become the trusted world leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company is...

Structural Engineer (Starship)

  • TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • TX
  • 15 hours ago

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the...

Chief Building Engineer Supervisor

  • Taylor, TX
  • 17 hours ago
  • Taylor, TX
  • 17 hours ago

Chief Building Engineer Supervisor Job ID 212010 Posted 19-Mar-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Taylor - Texas - United...

Civil/Structural Designer Prof NS&E

  • Houston, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 18 hours ago

AA in civil engineering or engineering technology....

Sr. Structural Engineer (Gigabay)

  • TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • TX
  • 18 hours ago

Perform building level structural analysis and design for large steel and reinforced concrete buildings, including shallow and deep foundations....

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

  • Westlake, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Westlake, TX
  • 18 hours ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a talented Lead Infrastructure Engineer with experience managing enterprise-class virtualization platforms, server engineering, and related on-premises...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Texas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireEngineering research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Texas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
29.8%
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 Texas
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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