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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Saratech

Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer

Qualifications : Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Aerospace Engineering (BSAE), or Civil Engineering (BSCE)....

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Structural Analysis Engineer III

  • SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS INC
  • Dallas, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Salary Confidential Position range in Dallas County $69k - $118k Per Year Structural Analysis Engineer III SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS INC Occupation: Industrial Engineers Location: Dallas, TX - 75234 Job...

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Civil Engineering Designer

  • Core States Group
  • Frisco, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Frisco, TX
  • 13 hours ago

review agencies, clients, and sub-consultants for permit application Preparation of grading plans, profiles, road design, and details using AutoCAD Civil 3D Research regulatory requirements and design...

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Chief Building Engineer Supervisor

  • CBRE
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 1 day ago

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart...

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Fire Protection Engineer

  • Jacobs
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago

Inspect facilities to identify deficiencies with respect to means of egress, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, electrical arrangements, fire rated partitions, and storage...

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Civil Designer - Primoris Pipeline & Engineering

  • Q3 Contracting
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, 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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Civil Engineer

  • US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency
  • Galveston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Galveston, TX
  • 1 day ago

engineering structures or systems using established criteria or specifications; or, monitoring civil engineering projects and resources; or, identifying civil engineering problems and recommending...

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Transportation Engineer I or II - Design - El Paso

  • Texas Department of Transportation
  • El Paso, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 3 days ago

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

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Transportation Engineer Specialist I, II or III

  • Texas Department of Transportation
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 3 days ago

Transportation Engineering Specialists collect, process and analyze field data using automated pavement measurement equipment, use analysis software, provide technical support for pavement evaluation...

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37358 Building Engineer

  • Garland Independent School District (TX)
  • Garland, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Garland, TX
  • 3 days ago

Position Type: Maintenance/Engineer Date Posted: 5/28/2026 Location: Sachse High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Days: 260 Pay Grade: MT05 Please check the Salary Schedule for...

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Senior Transportation Project Engineer

  • GPAC
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, 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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City Engineer

  • City of Conroe (TX)
  • Conroe, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Conroe, TX
  • 4 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of civil engineering experience, some of which are with a municipality; or equivalent combination of education...

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37358 Building Engineer

  • Garland Independent School District
  • Sachse, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Sachse, TX
  • 4 days ago

Openings as of 5/29/2026 force display?True Openings as of 5/29/2026 37358 Building Engineer JobID: 11106 Position Type: Maintenance/ Engineer Date Posted: 5/28/2026 Location: Sachse High School...

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Fire Protection Engineer

  • Kinder Morgan
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, 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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Building Engineer - Commercial Office

  • Cousins Properties
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago

Building Engineer - Commercial Office Austin, TX 78701 Apply Overview Position Type Full Time Apply Description About Cousins Properties: Headquartered in Atlanta, Cousins is a fully integrated,...

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Civil Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Civil War
This course surveys the social science literature on civil war. Students will study the origins of civil war, discuss variables that affect the duration of civil war, and examine the termination...
Project Management for Civil Engineers
This course introduces learners to the essential principles of project management, beginning with the definition of a project, its objectives, and the diverse types found across various...
Civil Society and the Environment
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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
53.7%
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 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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