Civil Engineer Jobs in Washington

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 Stormwater Engineer

  • South Hill, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • South Hill, WA
  • 4 hours ago

Senior Stormwater Engineer About Parametrix Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and...

Civil Engineer (or closely related eng. field)

  • Everett, WA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 12 hours ago

(DU), the worlds leading wetlands and waterfowl conservation organization, is seeking a civil engineer for a regional engineering position in the western WA area....

Civil Engineer

  • Spokane, WA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 12 hours ago

(DU), the worlds leading wetlands and waterfowl conservation organization, is seeking a civil engineer for a regional engineering position in the Spokane, WA area....

Google Apigee Hybrid Infrastructure Engineer

  • Seattle, WA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 13 hours ago

7+ years of total IT experience with at least 3+ years in Apigee (Edge/Hybrid) implementation. Hands-on experience in setting up Apigee Hybrid from scratch on AWS Cloud. Strong knowledge of AWS...

Building Engineer - Library

  • Seattle, WA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 16 hours ago

Invitation to Compete #36-25: Building Engineer Facilities Maintenance Department Central Library, 1000 4 th Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Regular, FLSA non-exempt, benefitted, full-time (80 hours per...

Structural Design Engineer

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 20 hours ago

Minimum Requirements: Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Civil Engineering or a related field, plus one (1) year of experience in each of the following: Developing structural analysis and design...

Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Engineering Excellence

  • Seattle, WA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 20 hours ago

Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Engineering Excellence SeattleProduct - Engineering /Full Time /Hybrid About Highspot Highspot is pioneering the category that is fundamentally changing...

Intermediate Coastal Engineer

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

INTERMEDIATE COASTAL ENGINEER** **About Us** Northwest Hydraulic Consultants (NHC) is an international firm of civil engineers and geoscientists providing professional services for the development,...

Not Seeing What You're Looking For - Structural Engineers (PE, SE) Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc - Seattle, WA Posted: 7/12/2025 - Expires: 10/10/2025 Job ID: 291611821 Apply Now I have...

Structural Engineer III - New Glenn

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

Ownership of the entire design cycle of structure components, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, build, development testing, and qualification....

Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer

  • WA
  • 2 days ago
  • WA
  • 2 days ago

Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer T-Mobile USA, Inc - Kennard Corner, WA Posted: 7/11/2025 - Expires: 10/9/2025 Job ID: 291590302 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job...

Building Engineer

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 2 days ago

Pay: $ 37.00/hr+ DOE The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant's experience, skills, abilities, geographic location,...

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer AWS/Terraform

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

Join our team as a **Cloud Infrastructure Engineer** to design, implement, and scale robust cloud solutions. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in infrastructure as code to collaborate...

Building Engineer II - Facilities

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 3 days ago

PeaceHealth is seeking a Building Engineer II - Facilities for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $46.51 - $46.51. The hiring rate is...

Sr IT Infrastructure Engineer

  • Olympia, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 3 days ago

About Lumen** Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Washington

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Washington 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 Washington
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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