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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Search Infrastructure Engineer

  • Seattle, WA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 15 hours ago

Search Infrastructure Engineer What you can expect Were building the next-generation AI-native knowledge platform to help organizations easily access and retrieve internal knowledge using the...

Civil Engineer - Land Development

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 15 hours ago

Engineering in AutoCAD Civil 3D - Excellent computer, writing, communication and customer service skills **Why join the MacKay Sposito team?...

Building Engineer

  • Redmond, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 2 days ago

Building Engineer Job ID 226683 Posted 27-Jun-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Redmond - Washington - United States of...

Civil Engineer - Land Development

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

Our client is a local multidiciplinary civil engineering firm looking to add a Civil Engineer to their family-like team! They work projects of all sizes, and properly manage them....

Traffic Engineer

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

Must be able to work on a team of other engineers and help with project management Qualifications: 8-10+ years of experience PE License in Oregon or Washington Bachelor's degree in civil engineering...

Senior Stormwater Engineer

  • WA
  • 3 days ago
  • WA
  • 3 days ago

#LI-CV1 Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field A minimum of 10 years Water Resources experience Professional Engineer (PE) license HEC-1, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS...

Senior Civil Engineer

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

At a minimum, the successful applicant will have professional licensure as a Civil Engineer or Environmental Engineer, and have 5 to 10 years of relevant work experience....

Senior Civil Engineer

  • Spokane, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 3 days ago

Then join our dynamic team of civil engineers in the Inland Northwest! We're not just designing infrastructure - we're reimagining it....

Site Civil Engineer

  • Clyde Hill, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Clyde Hill, WA
  • 3 days ago

We're looking for a collaborative, people-focused Site Civil Engineer to join our Water Resources Practice, a diverse team that handles a variety of site and municipal projects around the Pacific Northwest...

Transportation Engineer 2 (In-Training)

  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 3 days ago

Transportation Engineer*** ***2 (In-Training)*** ***Wenatchee, WA -- North Central Region $64,776 -- $96,144 Annually *** Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking several...

Senior Site Civil Engineer

  • Clyde Hill, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Clyde Hill, WA
  • 3 days ago

We're looking for a collaborative, people-focused Site Civil Engineer to join our Water Resources Practice, a diverse team that handles a variety of site and municipal projects around the Pacific Northwest...

Civil Engineer

  • Bothell, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bothell, WA
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a Civil Engineer, with a passion to deliver excellence!...

Civil Engineer

  • Spokane Valley, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Spokane Valley, WA
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a Civil Engineer, with a passion to deliver excellence!...

Civil Engineer

  • Spokane, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a Civil Engineer, with a passion to deliver excellence!...

Civil Engineer

  • Spokane, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a Civil Engineer, with a passion to deliver excellence!...

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Washington

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 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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