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 Engineer - Transportation

  • Ardurra
  • Wenatchee, WA
  • moments ago
  • Wenatchee, WA
  • moments ago

projects for DOT, municipal, and public agency clients Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D Experience with roadway design including plan and profiles, cross sections, corridor modeling, and grading Strong...

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Structural Analysis Engineer

  • Innova Solutions
  • Everett, WA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 9 hours ago

Structural Analysis Engineer Everett, WA 1 Contract Highlights Job Number BH_1018209 Job Type Contract Description A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Structural Analysis...

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Civil Engineering Designer

  • Core States Group
  • Richland, WA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Richland, WA
  • 13 hours ago

review agencies, clients, and sub-consultants for permit application Preparation of grading plans, profiles, road design, and details using AutoCAD Civil 3D Research regulatory requirements and design...

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Assistant Building Engineer - Millennium Tower

  • CBRE
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

About the Role: As a CBRE Maintenance Sr. Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining medium to large-sized buildings, industrial systems, and equipment. This job is part of the...

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Chief Building Engineer

  • Kidder Mathews
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary In partnership with the entire Asset Services Team, the Chief Building Engineer will work to meet the on-going maintenance demands of the team to assure a high level of professionalism...

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Civil Design Engineer

  • Quanta
  • Spokane Valley, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Spokane Valley, WA
  • 6 days ago

Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microstation Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams Ability to work with moderate supervision and maximum efficiency in a small...

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Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  • Walla Walla, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Walla Walla, WA
  • 6 days ago

Basic Requirement for a Civil Engineer (Hydraulic): A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering....

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Transportation Engineer 3

  • State of Washington
  • Spokane, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 7 days ago

About WSDOT The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates...

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Fire Protection Engineer (Starlink)

  • Space Exploration Technologies
  • Redmond, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 7 days ago

The Fire Protection Engineer provides engineering design support and subject matter expertise in fire protection, life safety, building and fire codes, fire hazard and risk assessment, fire and smoke...

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Transportation Engineer

  • RK&K
  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 days ago

Essential Functions Perform a variety of tasks, including traffic engineering design plans and preliminary engineering design Support projects for all modes of travel including highway, bus, rail, bicycle...

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Fire Protection Engineer

  • at CDM Smith in Spokane, Washington, United States
  • Spokane, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 8 days ago

at CDM Smith in Spokane, Washington, United States Job Description 43164BR Requisition ID: 43164BR Business Unit: TSU Job Description: At CDM Smith, we're committed to connecting you with work...

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Fire Protection Engineer

  • Holmes US
  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days ago

Fire Protection Engineer Holmes US Seattle, WA Job Details Full-time $92,000 - $119,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health...

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Structural Analysis Engineer

  • Talascend
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 10 days ago

Aerospace, Nuclear, and Civil Engineering degrees are also considered....

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EIT - Fire Protection Engineer

  • Holmes US
  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days ago

EIT - Fire Protection Engineer Holmes US Seattle, WA Job Details Full-time $87,000 - $97,500 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance...

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Senior Transportation Engineer

  • LVI Associates
  • Seattle, WA
  • 12 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 12 days ago

engineering experienceStrong background in municipal and city roadway designExperience delivering projects across the Puget Sound regionProficiency with roadway design tools and local/state standardsInterest...

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Demographic Data for Washington

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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
53.7%
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 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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