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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Wallace Montgomery

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 Hardware Infrastructure Engineer

  • Trident Systems LLC
  • Sterling, VA (9 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Sterling, VA (9 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 3 hours ago

Position Title: Senior Hardware Infrastructure Engineer - GSE (Ground Support Equipment) Requisition ID: 1785 Position Location: Sterling, Virginia Position Reports To: Manager, Space Electronic...

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Senior Bridge Engineer, PE

  • CPH Inc.
  • Manassas, VA (20 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Manassas, VA (20 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 15 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 (15 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Leesburg, 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 (15 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Leesburg, 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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Fire Protection Engineer

  • MWEJobs
  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, 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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Civil Engineer - Water / Wastewater Engineering

  • AMT Engineering
  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, 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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Civil Designer- Land Development

  • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Leesburg, 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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Senior Fire Protection Engineer

  • Leidos
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Leesburg, 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 (15 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 19 days ago

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

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Fire Protection Engineer

  • 00100 LEIDOS, INC.
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 20 days ago

Leidos is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer (with expertise in Fire Life Safety) to join the National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC) team. This role is for someone with...

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Senior Civil Designer

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

AA in civil engineering or engineering technology. Six Sigma Yellow Belt or higher or working knowledge of other process improvement programs....

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Site Civil Project Engineer

  • Dewberry
  • Gainesville, VA (16 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Gainesville, VA (16 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 29 days ago

Strong technical capabilities in various Software Applications including but not limited to: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, and Abode Acrobat....

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Civil (Design) Engineer (Data Centers)

  • Jacobs
  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, 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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Site Survey Engineer Lead

  • Akima, LLC
  • Herndon, VA (12 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Herndon, VA (12 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

As the Site Survey Lead, you serve as the primary subject matter expert for all site survey activities within the modernization project, ensuring rigorous compliance with engineering standards and...

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Demographic Data for Leesburg, VA

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Project Management for Civil Engineers
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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Leesburg, VA

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Leesburg, 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 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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