Civil Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

A Civil Engineer plays a pivotal role in the construction industry, overseeing the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, dams, and airports. They are responsible for ensuring the safety and durability of these structures, including their ability to withstand natural disasters. Civil Engineers carry out site investigations, analyze survey reports, maps, and data, as well as plan and design the structures according to the gathered information. They also handle budgeting, time management, and communication with clients, architects, and contractors.

Pertinent skills for a Civil Engineer include strong mathematical and scientific ability, problem-solving skills, design skills, and knowledge of construction materials and methods. Proficiency in software like AutoCAD, as well as knowledge of building and construction codes, is highly valued. Certifications such as the Professional Engineer (PE) license, which requires a degree from an accredited engineering program, passing scores on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and Professional Engineering (PE) exams, and relevant work experience can enhance a Civil Engineer's credentials. Prior to becoming a Civil Engineer, individuals may take on roles such as Civil Engineering Intern, Junior Civil Engineer, or a Construction Project Engineer to gain practical experience in the field.

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Data Center Civil Engineer, DCDE AMER Civil East

  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 22 days ago

As a Data Center Civil Engineer at AWS, you will lead Civil Engineering designs for Amazon Data Centers....

Cyber Infrastructure Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 hours ago

Please note that this role requires candidates to reside within a two-hour distance of one of our offices located in the Eastern or Central time zones (Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Miami,...

Senior Civil Engineer

  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 20 hours ago

management....

Traffic Engineer I

  • Vienna, VA (9 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vienna, VA (9 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago

The Team RS&H is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation Practice in our Timonium, MD or Vienna, VA office! The selected candidate will have a client facing role with part-time...

Sr. Supervisor Traffic Engineer

  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago

Minimum Qualifications Degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Valid Professional Engineer's license....

Infrastructure Engineer

  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago

Infrastructure Engineer The Opportunity: As a DevOps engineer, you know how to set up cloud environments and provision computer networking, storage, and virtual networksultimately, how to harness...

Construction Civil Engineer Secret Clearance Required

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited U.S. university (ABET-accredited or substantially equivalent)....

Infrastructure Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Infrastructure Engineer (Top Secret Clearance) Groundswell View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Top Secret Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience) $150,000 and above 25% IT - Software...

Infrastructure Engineer

  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago

Infrastructure Engineer Footbridge Federal View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Top Secret/SCI Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) No Traveling Full Scope Polygraph Engineering - Systems...

Traffic Engineer

  • Tysons Corner, VA (11 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA (11 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago

Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, or a related field....

Senior Infrastructure Engineer (FinOps)

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right...

Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right...

Structure and Bridge Engineer

  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago

Experience applying civil engineering principles and practices related to structural engineering to include strength of materials, statics and structural analysis....

Senior Structure and Bridge Engineer

  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago

Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field. Ability to produce structural design plans and notes....

District Traffic Engineer

  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Valid Professional Engineer's license....

Demographic Data for Washington, DC

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Washington, DC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.1%
Master's Degree
27.2%
High School or GED
9.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.0%
Associate's Degree
5.8%
Doctorate Degree
3.1%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Civil Engineers in Washington, DC
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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