Construction Engineering Jobs

A Construction Engineer is a key professional in the construction industry, responsible for designing, planning, managing, and overseeing construction projects. Their work can range from constructing buildings, bridges, and roads to managing water supply systems and sewage treatment plants. They apply the principles of civil engineering to ensure that the structures are safe, sustainable, and of the highest quality. Additionally, they are in charge of managing budgets, hiring subcontractors, and ensuring projects are delivered on time.

Important skills for a Construction Engineer include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills. They should be proficient with relevant software applications and have a firm understanding of construction materials, methods, and codes. Certifications such as the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or the Professional Engineer (PE) license can provide a competitive edge. Prior to becoming a Construction Engineer, individuals can hold roles such as a Construction Superintendent, Project Engineer, or Site Engineer, all of which provide an essential foundation in understanding the planning and execution of construction projects.

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Reliability Engineer/Specialist

  • Oro Grande, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Oro Grande, CA
  • 2 hours ago

union contract Understanding of California state labor laws related to wage and hour Experience working in a cement or construction materials plant Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit...

Distribution Engineer

  • Allentown, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 2 hours ago

engineering design requirements, assessing and developing large design packages for complex cable/conduit projects in dense urban environments, work permit development, easements, and ROW applications...

Engineer II

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 hours ago

Additional Information Pay: up to $24.02/hour, free parking and meals Job Number 25042658 Job Category Engineering & Facilities Location Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel, 5501 Carnegie Blvd,...

Hotel Engineer II

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 hours ago

Additional Information Pay: up to $24.02/hour, free parking and meals Job Number 25042658 Job Category Engineering & Facilities Location Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel, 5501 Carnegie Blvd,...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 10 hours ago

Senior Machine Learning Engineer As a Capital One Machine Learning Engineer (MLE), you'll be part of an Agile team dedicated to productionizing machine learning applications and systems at scale....

Project Engineer - Louisville, KY

  • Jeffersontown, KY
  • 13 hours ago
  • Jeffersontown, KY
  • 13 hours ago

Civil Engineering/Construction Management or related field preferred. Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work non-traditional hours....

Sales Engineer - Power Grid Automation

  • Westmont, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Westmont, IL
  • 14 hours ago

Sales Engineer - Power Grid Automation The Sales Engineer must have strong interpersonal and entrepreneurial leadership skills for building linkages to external customers that lead to an in-depth...

Process Engineer

  • Greenback, TN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Greenback, TN
  • 14 hours ago

Process Engineer | Primient About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based,...

Tower Inspection, Inc.

Engineer - Structural

Structural Engineer Registered Professional Engineer (Structural Engineer preferred). Review and stamp tower inspection reports and make recommendations regarding structural deficiencies. Evaluate...

CGL Companies

Chief Maintenance Engineer

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus! About Us CGL is a provider of justice facility planning, design, and program management and maintenance solutions to justice facilities and other public facilities throughout...

MacConnell & Associates, P.C. has been in business since 1993 and is located in the beautiful town of Cary, North Carolina, only 13 miles from downtown Raleigh in the Research Triangle. In this...

Maintenance Engineer

  • Richmond, VA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 21 hours ago

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to oversee the maintenance and condition of our Precut facility in Richmond, VA. This role involves preventative maintenance, equipment...

Welding Engineer

  • Matteson, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Matteson, IL
  • 21 hours ago

Welding Engineer The Welding Engineer will be responsible for driving innovation and ensuring excellence in welding processes, creating comprehensive work instructions, driving process...

Maintenance Engineer II

  • Nashville, TN
  • 21 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 21 hours ago

Additional Information Job Number 25040755 Job Category Engineering & Facilities Location Renaissance Nashville Hotel, 611 Commerce Street, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37203 VIEW ON MAP...

Pilot Plant Process Engineer

  • Denver, CO
  • 23 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 23 hours ago

Aramco energizes the world economy. Aramco occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. We are the world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream...

Construction Engineering Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Quality in Construction
Poor quality builds have a detrimental impact on the construction industry. On this course, you will tackle this problem with professional research and insight into the delivery of quality...
Construction Management
Learn to successfully manage construction projects and deliver with the skills of a modern Construction Manager. In this program you will learn to successfully manage construction projects and...
BIM for Construction
Learn how to couple BIM and traditional scheduling and cost-estimating tools to develop 4D, 5D, and nD models for effective construction applications This course is the second of a sequence of...

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Salary for Construction Engineering Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Construction Engineerings offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.6%
Master's Degree
25.1%
High School or GED
9.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.3%
Associate's Degree
7.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Construction Engineerings
2-4 years
37.5%
1-2 years
12.5%
Less than 1 year
12.5%
None
12.5%
4-6 years
8.3%
6-8 years
8.3%
10+ years
4.2%
8-10 years
4.2%


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