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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Senior Bridge Engineer, PE

  • CPH Inc.
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 9 hours ago

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

In Person

Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid

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

Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer Location: HYBRID in Richmond, VA (3 days onsite a week) Interview is ONSITE/IN-PERSON Length of contract is 12 months with potential extensions JD:...

Hybrid

Civil Engineer - Transit

  • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn's Richmond, Virginia (VA) office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 3+ years of experience to join their Transit team! This is not a remote position....

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Civil Engineer - Transportation/Traffic

  • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn's Richmond, Virginia (VA) office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Transportation Planning and Traffic team! This is not a remote position....

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Civil Engineer - Water / Wastewater Engineering

  • AMT Engineering
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, 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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Roadway Civil Designer

  • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 15 days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn is looking for an experienced CAD Operator to join our Roadway team in Richmond, Virginia (VA)! Responsibilities The candidate will develop concepts as well as work on...

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Mid-Level Civil Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

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

Qualifications A minimum of 3 years proven civil engineering design experience in this or comparable industries....

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Civil Designer

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

Responsibilities Provide drafting and engineering design principles by preparing and maintaining AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings to the company standards....

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Transportation Engineer

  • Liberty Personnel
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 26 days ago

Engineering 3+ years of transportation engineering experience EIT required | PE preferred Experience with Civil 3D, OpenRoads, or MicroStation Strong communication and project coordination skills Hybrid...

Hybrid

Civil (Design) Engineer (Data Centers)

  • Jacobs
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

aspects of medium to large scale industrial developments Demonstrated experience with all design modules of AutoCAD Civil 3D Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical, problem-solving...

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Senior Roadway/Transportation Engineer

  • Dewberry
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Required Skills & Required Experience BS degree in Civil Engineering or related field. VA PE license, or the ability to obtain within 1 year. 5+ years of experience in transportation engineering....

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Traffic Engineer - Entry Level

  • Whitman, Requardt And Associates, LLP
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Requirements: Must have a bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program. Must have relevant internship/job experience related to transportation engineering....

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Civil Designer - Water & Wastewater

  • Timmons Group
  • North Chesterfield, VA (11 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Chesterfield, VA (11 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Intermediate to advanced ability to use AutoCAD Civil 3D software is required.Ability to use other engineering automation tools (Revit, BIM 360) is preferred.Must possess strong technical verbal and...

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Civil Engineer (Mid-Senior Level) Glen Allen, VA

  • Tetra Tech
  • Glen Allen, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Glen Allen, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Required Qualifications: B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering or related field 810 years of experience in engineering design for energy and/or land development projects Professional Engineering (PE) license...

Hybrid

Bridge Engineer (7 - 10 years)

  • LaBella
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

We are currently seeking qualified candidates to fill a Bridge Engineer position in our Richmond, VA office. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Leading analysis, design, and detailing local and...

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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
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 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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