Civil Engineer Jobs in Glen Allen, 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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Civil Engineer

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 13 hours ago

Experience using computer assisted engineering and design software to prepare engineering and design documents (examples include software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS)....

Building Engineer

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Building Engineer Job ID 216675 Posted 22-Apr-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Facilities Management Location(s) Richmond - Virginia - United States of America...

Civil Engineer

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: The Substation Civil Engineer will work within a multi-discipline team to develop efficient and reliable preliminary drawings and design of site/foundation/structural components for High...

Land Development Engineer

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago

land development and transportation projects Perform field work either alone or in pairs taking measurements and pictures Perform analysis of data Draft plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D Create text and...

Senior .NET Engineer Transportation Modernization (Hybrid in Richmond, VA)

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 2 days ago

This is a hybrid Senior.NET Engineering opportunity located in Richmond, VA with one of the worlds largest cloud and software consulting firms. This is a long-term contract-to-hire role focused on...

Sr. Infrastructure Engineer

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Sr. Infrastructure Engineer - Project Delivery...

Infrastructure Engineer

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Infrastructure Engineer - Project Delivery Senior...

US E - Consulting - Project Delivery Specialist - Sr. Infrastructure Engineer - CBO - Core Technology Operations - TSP

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Sr. Infrastructure Engineer Project Delivery Specialist you will have...

US E - Consulting - Project Delivery Senior Analyst - Infrastructure Engineer - CBO - Core Technology Operations - TSP

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Infrastructure Engineer Project Delivery Senior Analyst you will have...

Civil Engineer

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Here's what you'll need Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, or other related engineering discipline, is required....

Construction Engineer

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 8 days ago

design a plus Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus Working knowledge of MS Project (or equal) is a plus Ability to prepare or work with CAD drawings is a plus Additional...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 9 days ago

Exiger Product and Technology is an experienced team of software professionals with a wide range of specialties and interests. We are building cognitive-computing based technology solutions to...

Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer (FinOps)

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right...

Server Infrastructure Engineer II (Hybrid- Las Vegas)

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 12 days ago

Our client, a leader in the automotive retail industry, is seeking a Server Infrastructure Engineer to join their team. As a Server Infrastructure Engineer, you will be part of the Technology...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Glen Allen, VA

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Glen Allen, VA 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 Glen Allen, 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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