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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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 Bridge Engineer, PE

  • CPH Inc.
  • Manassas, VA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Manassas, VA
  • 1 hour 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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Civil Designer I

  • Bowman Consulting Group Ltd
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 13 hours ago

Experience with computer applications and civil engineering design software such as Civil3D, Bentley Systems and familiarity with reading construction plans....

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Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid

  • Stellent IT LLC
  • Richmond, VA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 16 hours 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:...

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Associate Bridge Engineer

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

Required Attributes: Bachelors degree in civil engineering or a related discipline (e.g.: Structural Engineering) Successfully passed the Fundamental of Engineering Exam (EIT) 2+ years bridge inspection...

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Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer

  • Bechtel
  • Reston, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Reston, 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Reston, 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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Civil Engineer - Transportation/Traffic

  • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 7 days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn's Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA) office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Transportation Planning and Traffic team!...

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Civil Engineer - Transit

  • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, 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

  • GPAC
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 10 days ago

with clients, architects, and other professionals Ability to assess clients' needs, schedules and requirements AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency Apply now for your next step in your Civil Engineer career...

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Senior Structural Engineer (Hybrid - Aguadilla, PR)

  • Raytheon Technologies Corporation
  • Arlington, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 11 days ago

Demonstrated ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to optimize structural design solutions....

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Civil Engineer - Water / Wastewater Engineering

  • AMT Engineering
  • Richmond, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Richmond, 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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Project Stormwater Engineer

  • Arcadis
  • Arlington, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 14 days ago

Role accountabilities: * Perform engineering design for roadway drainage and design-build projects including collector streets, arterials, expressways, interstates, and bridge replacements. * Conduct...

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Civil Designer- Land Development

  • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
  • Reston, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Reston, 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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Roadway Civil Designer

  • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
  • Richmond, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Richmond, 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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Demographic Data for Virginia

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Civil Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Project Management for Civil Engineers
This course introduces learners to the essential principles of project management, beginning with the definition of a project, its objectives, and the diverse types found across various...
Civil War
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Civil Society and the Environment
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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Virginia

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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
53.7%
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 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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