Civil Engineer Jobs in Ashburn, VA

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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Survey Party Chief - VA

Job DetailsJob Location: Virginia Office - Fairfax, VA 22031Wallace Montgomery is searching for a Survey Party Chief to join our surveys team in our Virginia office. Founded in 1975, Wallace...

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Senior Bridge Engineer, PE

  • CPH Inc.
  • Manassas, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Manassas, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 2 hours ago

engineering firm in the Southeast, seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer, P.E., to lead complex DOT bridge and infrastructure projects....

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Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer

  • Bechtel
  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Requisition ID: 295166 Relocation Authorized: National - Family Telework Type: Part-Time Telework Work Location: Reston, VA Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have...

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ICS/SCADA & Critical Infrastructure Engineer

  • Leidos
  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Leidos has an opening for a ICS / SCADA & Critical Infrastructure Engineer in Reston, Virginia. The primary focus of this group is understanding commercial and heavy industrial facilities, as well...

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Civil Engineer

  • GPAC
  • Bethesda, MD (21 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (21 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 6 days ago

with clients, architects, and other professionals Ability to assess clients' needs, schedules and requirements AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency Apply now for your next step in your Civil Engineer career...

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Fire Protection Engineer

  • MWEJobs
  • Rockville, MD (18 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (18 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Fire Protection Engineer X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be...

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Senior Structural Engineer (Hybrid - Aguadilla, PR)

  • Raytheon Technologies Corporation
  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Demonstrated ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to optimize structural design solutions....

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Project Stormwater Engineer

  • Arcadis
  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 14 days ago

Role accountabilities: * Perform engineering design for roadway drainage and design-build projects including collector streets, arterials, expressways, interstates, and bridge replacements. * Conduct...

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Civil Engineer - Water / Wastewater Engineering

  • AMT Engineering
  • Rockville, MD (18 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (18 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 14 days ago

As a Project Engineer in our Water and Wastewater Engineering Team, you will prepare engineering design files, specifications, cost estimates, models, and reports for water/sewer projects....

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Fire Protection Engineer

  • US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
  • Bethesda, MD (21 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (21 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 14 days ago

Apply Fire Protection Engineer Office of the Director of National Intelligence Apply Print Share Save Summary This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents...

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Civil Designer- Land Development

  • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 15 days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced CAD Operator to join our Land Development team in Reston, Virginia (VA)! Responsibilities This individual will primarily be responsible for:...

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Fire Protection Engineer

  • Office of the Director of National Intelligence
  • Bethesda, MD (21 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (21 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 16 days ago

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Chief Operating Officer (COO) administers the Director of National Intelligence (DNI's) vision & direction to the ODNI enterprise...

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Chief Building Engineer

  • CBRE
  • Chevy Chase, MD (22 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Chevy Chase, MD (22 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 17 days ago

Chief Building Engineer CBRE - 3.6 Chevy Chase, MD Job Details Full-time $57.00 - $60.09 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Delegation Full Job Description About the Role: As a CBRE Chief Building...

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Senior Fire Protection Engineer

  • Leidos
  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 18 days ago

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

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Lead Civil Site Engineer

  • 00068 LEIDOS ENGINEERING INC
  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 19 days ago

performing QC reviews Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D software (preferred) and/or MicroStation OpenSite Designer software....

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Demographic Data for Ashburn, VA

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Ashburn, VA

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Ashburn, VA 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 Ashburn, VA
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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