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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Highway Design Engineer II/III

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 3 hours 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
  • 7 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 7 hours 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
  • 11 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 11 hours 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
  • 16 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 16 hours 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
  • 16 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 16 hours ago

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

Building Engineer - Nights

  • Richmond, VA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 18 hours ago

Building Engineer - Nights Job ID 227006 Posted 30-Jun-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Richmond - Virginia - United States...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

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

Surescripts serves the nation through simpler, trusted health intelligence sharing, in order to increase patient safety, lower costs and ensure quality care. We deliver insights at critical points...

Land Development Engineer (EIT)

  • Midlothian, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Midlothian, VA
  • 1 day ago

Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. EIT certification required. 2-5 years of relevant experience. Commitment to team approach and shared company values....

Land Development Engineer - Lead Designer

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

Civil 3D software Assist in project management tasks, including cost estimation, scheduling, and resource allocation....

Civil Engineer

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 1 day ago

Software experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation and other applicable engineer design tools. For additional information on this opportunity contact Jace Larson directly at .......

Civil Engineer

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 1 day ago

Software experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation and other applicable engineer design tools. For additional information on this opportunity contact Jace Larson directly at .......

Civil Engineer

  • Reston, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 1 day ago

Software experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation and other applicable engineer design tools....

Civil Engineer

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

Software experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation and other applicable engineer design tools. For additional information on this opportunity contact Jace Larson directly at .......

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Senior Construction Engineer

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: A Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or similar A/E/C degree. Minimum of 6+ years of experience in the inspection and construction of transportation projects....

Demographic Data for Virginia

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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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