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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Civil/Structural Safety Engineer

The Safety Engineer will reduce injury risk through engineering design and controls while maximizing human and process performance....

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Senior Building Engineer

  • Seattle, WA
  • 23 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 23 days ago

Senior Operating Engineer Develop your engineering career at JLL! The Senior Operating Engineer supports operation, inspection and maintenance processes to mechanical, HVAC, electrical and...

Civil Engineer

  • Des Moines, WA
  • 16 days ago
  • Des Moines, WA
  • 16 days ago

Relevant experience is Project Engineer and/or Resident Engineer with Civil Engineering Design and experience with tower, shelter and similar structure projects....

Building Engineer II

  • Bellevue, WA
  • moments ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • moments ago

Kidder Mathews has been a leader in the commercial real estate industry for over 56 years, fostering an innovative and dynamic work culture with more than 100 "best workplace" awards. Now the...

Building Engineer I

  • Bellevue, WA
  • moments ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • moments ago

Kidder Mathews has been a leader in the commercial real estate industry for over 56 years, fostering an innovative and dynamic work culture with more than 100 "best workplace" awards. Now the...

Water Utility Infrastructure Planning (Senior Civil Engineer)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 hours ago

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Structural Design Engineer in Lakewood,WA,US

  • Lakewood, WA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lakewood, WA
  • 20 hours ago

A growing engineering firm is seeking the right person to fill a Design Engineer role in the Structural Department. We are looking for structural engineers who have a passion for design and hold...

Coastal Engineer

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

Creates feasibility study by analyzing engineering design, conducting environmental impact studies, and assembling data....

Building Engineer

  • Everett, WA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 21 hours ago

Building Engineer Needed! Renton OR Seattle Location $40/hr. to start Mon- Fri 8am- 5pm + on call rotation Job Description Summary: The main function of a Mobile Engineer is to operate, maintain,...

Associate Principal Structural Engineer

  • Seattle, WA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 21 hours ago

design Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per year, commensurate with experience....

Structural Engineer - Hydropower

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

The following qualifications would be considered assets: Experience in detailed structural design of hydroelectric structures....

Senior Stormwater Engineer

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

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

Senior Structural Engineer

  • Kirkland, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 1 day ago

Bachelor of Science degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with an emphasis on structural engineering. 9+ years of experience in structural design....

Civil Project Engineer

  • Federal Way, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Federal Way, WA
  • 1 day ago

Experience mentoring engineers and design technicians Previous experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D required Experience preparing WSDOT and/or ODOT based specifications and opinions of probable construction...

Civil Engineer 2 Utilities

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago

A bachelors degree from an ABET accredited program in civil engineering, or a closely related field, may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis, up to four years....

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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
53.7%
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 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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