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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Storage & Virtualization Infrastructure Engineer

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 45+ days ago

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Storage & Virtualization Infrastructure Engineer to provide extensive Nutanix and VMware expertise on the Air Force BluSCI network. This position is onsite only...

Civil Engineer

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 60+ 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....

Fire Protection Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 23 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 23 days ago

Description Leidos is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer (with expertise in Fire Life Safety) to join the National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC) team. The position will...

Structural Engineer

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

Structural Engineer Required Qualifications: Civil Engineering Degree (B.S.) OR similar....

Bridge Engineer 2

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Other duties as may be assigned to meet business needs Qualifications What you'll bring to our firm: Bachelor’s degree in structural or civil engineering field....

AV Design Engineer I

  • Lewisville, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Lewisville, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Insight Global is looking to hire a Project Engineer to support a large digital enablement solutions provider local to Dallas Texas. As a Project Engineer, you will design, specify, and manage the...

Civil Engineer

  • Longview, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Longview, TX
  • 13 hours ago

Responsibilities Eastman is hiring an experienced Civil Engineer to provide essential technical support for plant operations and maintenance....

E284 Transportation Engineer V - Central Design

  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 17 hours ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 17 hours ago

Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts....

Building Engineer

  • Jasper, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Jasper, TX
  • 18 hours ago

Building Engineer Job ID 216564 Posted 22-Apr-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Jasper - Texas - United States of America...

Civil/Structural Engineer

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

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred PE preferred 4-8 years of marine structural design experience...

Senior Civil Engineer, PE

  • Canyon Lake, TX
  • 19 hours ago
  • Canyon Lake, TX
  • 19 hours ago

MANAGEMENT | CLIENT RELATIONS | CIVIL ENGINEERING...

Substation Civil/Structural Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 19 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 19 hours ago

Leidos is in search of a Substation Civil/Structural Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced EPC Solutions organization....

Senior Civil Engineer

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 20 hours ago

engineering design software....

Senior Civil Engineer

  • Tyler, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • Tyler, TX
  • 21 hours ago

Job Summary Langan is seeking a Site/Civil Engineer to join its collaborative team in Tyler, TX....

Civil Engineer

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 21 hours ago

Experience with engineering civil design packages including AutoCAD Civil 3D....

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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
29.9%
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 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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