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
  • 25 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 25 days ago

Must have current and relevant knowledge of building structural codes to be able to perform structural design calculations and conduct engineering assessments....

Civil Engineer/Drafter

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

Description The National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos is seeking a Drafting Engineer to provide support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central...

Civil Structural Engineer Federal Services

  • Plano, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 2 hours ago

Overview Our Federal Services Group is seeking a Mid/Senior Civil Structural Engineer to join the team....

Structural Design Engineer

  • Dallas, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 9 hours ago

The Structural Design Engineer role will primarily focus on developing expertise in a variety of approaches and tasks involved in structural design through the completion of general and system-wide...

Structural Engineer

  • Bedford, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bedford, TX
  • 9 hours ago

In this role you will get to perform structural design and analysis for various bridge types and related structures, manage assigned tasks, collaborate with internal and external teams, and contribute...

Roadway Engineer

  • Bedford, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bedford, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Engineering Emphasis on Structural Engineering preffered Professional Engineer (PE) Years of Experience: 4+ years Preferred Qualifications: Comprehensive knowledge of TxDOT processes, procedures and...

Structural Engineer, Aviation

  • Humble, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Humble, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Proficiency in structural analysis Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., ACI, AISC, IBC) as they apply to aviation structures. Experience with BIM software is advantageous....

Building Engineer IV

  • Plano, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 9 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY Respond and attend to guest repair requests. Communicate with guests/customers to resolve maintenance issues. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, including...

Assistant Structural Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Houston)

  • Houston, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Assists in the structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion....

Infrastructure Engineer

  • Dallas, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Must have ODM 8.11 (missing from “must have requirements” in FlexStaff), and others listed on original request Rate- $114/hr Location- Primary tech hubs or Secondary (Jacksonville, Rocky Mt,...

Bridge Engineer

  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Responsibilities: Perform all phases of design for transportation structures including bridges, retaining walls, box culverts and other structures Prepare design calculations, structural analysis and...

Bridge Engineer

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Responsibilities: Perform all phases of design for transportation structures including bridges, retaining walls, box culverts and other structures Prepare design calculations, structural analysis and...

Bridge Engineer

  • El Paso, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Responsibilities: Perform all phases of design for transportation structures including bridges, retaining walls, box culverts and other structures Prepare design calculations, structural analysis and...

Bridge Engineer

  • Texas City, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Texas City, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Responsibilities: Perform all phases of design for transportation structures including bridges, retaining walls, box culverts and other structures Prepare design calculations, structural analysis and...

Bridge Engineer

  • Santa Fe, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Santa Fe, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Responsibilities: Perform all phases of design for transportation structures including bridges, retaining walls, box culverts and other structures Prepare design calculations, structural analysis and...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Texas

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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
53.6%
Master's Degree
29.9%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
High School or GED
2.3%
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 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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