Civil Engineer Jobs in Kennewick, WA

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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Civil Engineer - Public Works (PE)

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Who You Are + Education: Bachelors degree in civil engineering or a related field. + Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on public infrastructure projects...

Fire Protection Engineer - Principal/ Senior

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 5 days ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. GENERAL SUMMARY Provide independent...

Civil Engineer Land Development (PE)

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 5 days ago

. + A civil engineer with 510 years of experience in land development. + Proficient with Civil 3D or similar design tools. + Detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple active projects. + An effective...

Civil Engineer P.E. in Kennewick ,WA,US

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 5 days ago

This is a full-time position with benefits Develop and/or manage the development of plans, specifications, and estimates projects, in compliance with professional engineering standards and...

HLW, Lead Civil Field Engineer

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 12 days ago

Plans and recommends procedures to be implemented by superintendents to ensure construction operations are within requirements of engineering design and specifications....

Civil Structural Engineers - Mid, Senior & Principal Levels

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 24 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 24 days ago

Overview Become a part of ENERCON as a Civil Structural Engineer!...

Civil Structural Engineer Federal Services

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 24 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 24 days ago

Overview Our Federal Services Group is seeking a Mid/Senior Civil Structural Engineer to join the team....

Civil Engineer

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 24 days ago

engineer who has the desire to step in and lead civil engineering design projects and provide direction to our civil design teams....

Structural Engineer

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 24 days ago

Education and Experience Requirements: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Structural/Civil Engineering with 1-2 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience....

Extended Power Uprate Mechanical/Civil Engineer - Principal/ Senior/ Staff

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Columbia Generating Station is undergoing...

Structural Engineer 3 -- Nuclear Power

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Essential skills and experience: BS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program 3+ years of experience working as a member of a project team...

Senior Structural Engineer 2 -- Nuclear Power

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Essential skills and experience: BS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program 5+ years of experience working as a member of a project team...

Senior Civil Designer 2 - Government Services

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

design and consulting support to the management and operating contractors for US Department of Energy (DOE) sites and national laboratories....

Civil Designer 3 - Government Services

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

design and consulting support to the management and operating contractors for US Department of Energy (DOE) sites and national laboratories....

Lead Civil / Structural Engineer 1 - Government Services

  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Richland, WA (6 miles from Kennewick, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Lead Structural design engineering efforts on multi-disciplined project design team Responsible for the production of engineering calculations/analyses, design drawings, specifications, and engineering...

Demographic Data for Kennewick, WA

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Kennewick, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Kennewick, WA 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 Kennewick, WA
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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