Civil Engineer Jobs in Leesburg, 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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Fire Protection Engineer

  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 22 days ago

Description Leidos has an opening for a Fire Protection Engineer in Reston, Virginia. The primary focus of the group is reverse engineering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) related facilities and...

Structural Engineer

  • West McLean, VA (21 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West McLean, VA (21 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Description The Mission Solutions Business Area at Leidos has an opening for a Structural Engineer in Reston, Virginia. The primary focus of the group is reverse engineering Weapons of Mass...

Structural Engineer

  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • moments ago
  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • moments ago

Responsibilities: Perform structural design calculations using design software programs such as RAM Elements, spSlab, Tedds, etc....

Lead Infrastructure Engineer (IBM DataPower/APIM)

  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 4 hours ago

Job title-Lead Infrastructure Engineer (IBM DataPower/APIM) Location-Reston VA Monthly Hybrid 1- 2x per month onsite meetings Must Have Current Health insurance Customer Exp Preferred Seeking a...

Civil Engineer (Full-Time)

  • Fairfax, VA (14 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Fairfax, VA (14 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 13 hours ago

Overview EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION: 5 to 15 years of transportation construction experience preferred with experience in transportation design considered. Responsibilities MAIN DUTIES: Project...

Senior Civil Engineer

  • Fairfax, VA (14 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfax, VA (14 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Location: Fairfax, VA Salary: $150,000.00 USD Annually - $190,000.00 USD Annually Description: Senior Civil Engineer - Fairfax, VA....

2025 Associate Structural Engineer/Structural Engineer - Dulles NEW

  • Dulles, VA (23 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dulles, VA (23 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago

2025 Associate Structural Engineer/Structural Engineer - Dulles Northrop Grumman Today Secret Unspecified None Dulles, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available...

Structural Bridge Engineer

  • Centreville, VA (15 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Centreville, VA (15 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career...

Senior Transportation Engineer

  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering....

Building Engineer (ARE)

  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago

About Us: EMCOR Services CES offers an experienced single-source solution for meeting the routine and mission-critical needs of federal, state, local and other government organizations. By...

Lead Roadway Engineer

  • Herndon, VA (12 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (12 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Apply high-level civil engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases involving more complex infrastructure and transportation engineering work...

Infrastructure Engineer

  • Chantilly, VA (14 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (14 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Infrastructure Engineer Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required:...

Traffic/Transportation Engineer

  • Fairfax, VA (14 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (14 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Ensure compliance with engineering standards, applicable codes, and quality assurance practices Requirements: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Experience: Minimum of 2 years in traffic engineering...

Structural Engineer

  • Dulles, VA (23 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Dulles, VA (23 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities Structural design of concrete, masonry, steel, wood, and cold-formed steel construction....

Hiring Lead Infrastructure Engineer (IBM DataPower/APIM) - Contract2 Hire & Hybrid in Reston VA

  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer responsible for Configuration, Administration, troubleshooting and Maintenance of technology solutions, especially IBM DataPower/APIM. Provides technical...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Leesburg, VA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Leesburg, 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 Leesburg, 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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