Construction Engineering Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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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Developmental Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

ADVANCING OUR OPERATIONS In order for us to complete our missions, our technology simply cannot fail. Covering a wide range of specialties ranging from aeronautical and computer systems to flight...

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Acute Care Technology The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will be a leader on the Supplier Quality team, expected to be subject matter expert with regard to Supplier Quality processes and provide...

Silicon Validation Engineer, Silicon

  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience within Silicon Validation. Experience in...

Software Engineer, Systems ML - Wearables AI

  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Meta is seeking an AI Software Engineer to join our Research & Development teams. The ideal candidate will have industry experience working on AI Infrastructure related topics. The position will...

Display Module Integration Manufacturing Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

RL (Reality Lab) team at Meta is helping more people around the world come together and connect through world-class hardware and software. As part of the RL Operations team, we are builders who...

Senior Engineer, Mass Timber

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate...

Senior Staff, SI/PI Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora's California Employment Privacy Policy....

Senior Staff Software Engineer - Data Platforms

  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora's California Employment Privacy Policy....

Lead Software Engineer - Core Platform

  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Job description At SnapMagic, we're on a mission to transform how electrical engineers design hardware with AI. As the Lead Software Engineer on our core platform, you'll play a critical role in...

Lead Principal Engineer

  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Job description At SnapMagic, we're transforming how electrical engineers design cutting-edge products, from drones to satellites. Building on our success as the leading platform for electrical...

AI Applications Engineer

  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Quadric has created an innovative general purpose neural processing unit (GPNPU) architecture. Quadric's co-optimized software and hardware is targeted to run neural network (NN) inference...

Senior EWIS Qualification Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

What you'll do Develop EWIS parts qualification matrices based on Part 23 Certification Requirements. Definition and documentation of parts and materials selection guidelines. Work with...

Senior Hardware Engineer

  • Campbell, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Campbell, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Reports To Director of Hardware, PCBA Design What You Will Be Doing Electrical circuit design and development of Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) with the following technologies: processors, memory...

Staff Firmware Engineer, Dojo

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 7 hours ago

The Self-Driving Hardware team is looking for a Staff Firmware Engineer to join the team in Palo Alto, CA. Firmware Engineers are expected to architect, participate in system design, develop, test...

Intern Project Engineer - Summer 2025

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees....

Demographic Data for Palo Alto, CA

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Construction Engineering Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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BIM for Construction
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Construction Management
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Salary for Construction Engineering Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Highest Education Level

Construction Engineerings in Palo Alto, CA 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 in Palo Alto, CA
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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