Civil Engineer Jobs in Virginia

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 IT Infrastructure Engineer

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 2 hours ago

Overview Join the leader in providing smarter solutions for a safer world. Kastle is the premier provider of property technology (PropTech) solutions that protect commercial real estate,...

Traffic Engineer

  • Mc Lean, VA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mc Lean, VA
  • 3 hours ago

Understanding of the theory and practice of transportation engineering principles....

Senior Civil Engineer (Drawsko, Poland)

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 6 hours ago

We are seeking a qualified Senior Civil Engineer to provide comprehensive QA services for a construction/engineering project....

Civil Engineer 2 - Water - Richmond

  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 hours ago

design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited...

Director of Public Works/City Engineer

  • Colonial Heights, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Colonial Heights, VA
  • 6 hours ago

Director of Public Works/City Engineer Salary Range: $89,207 - $158,888; Starting Salary Negotiable The Director of Public Works/City Engineer oversees and directs the Public Works Department for...

Engineer Structural 2 NEW

  • Newport News, VA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 11 hours ago

Candidate should have sufficient structural or civil engineering experience to include performing structural evaluations, conducting building assessments in a large industrial facility setting....

Construction Engineer PE, WMATA

  • Arlington, VA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 11 hours ago

engineering, civil engineering technology, or similar; Professional Engineer (PE) license for the District of Columbia, Virginia, and/or Maryland; In-depth knowledge of WMATA Design Criteria, Standard...

Structural Engineer

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 15 hours ago

Knowledge of structural design software packages will be considered a plus Professional license in any State will be considered a plus...

Experienced Professional, Traffic Engineer

  • Herndon, VA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 15 hours ago

This position will be a key hire to help grow our Traffic Engineering practice, including Intelligent Transportation Systems( ITS) /Traffic Engineering design, signal timing, traffic analysis and traffic...

Civil Engineer (Full-Time)

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 16 hours ago

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

Highway Design Engineer II/III

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field. 4-7 years of experience in transportation engineering, including design and project...

Civil Designer/Engineer Land Development

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago

Skills and Attributes Proficient in the following: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, MS Office. ArcGIS skills highly desirable Skills to implement the integrated services approach....

Construction Engineer III

  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or...

Senior Specialty Infrastructure Engineer

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago

City/State Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara is hiring for a Specialty Infrastructure Engineer! This is hybrid role, with opportunity for additional incentive! Overview...

Civil/Structural Engineer

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

The Civil/Structural Engineer will be a member of the DM&C Operations Performance, Technical - Design Engineering vertical....

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireEngineering research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.6%
Master's Degree
29.9%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
High School or GED
2.3%
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 Virginia
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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