Construction Engineering Jobs in San Diego, 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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Principal Optical Engineer

  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Description Do you dream of space? Do you imagine working on exquisite imaging systems that operate in the extreme environment of space and deliver timely information to support our national...

Developmental Engineer

  • National City, CA (6 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • National City, CA (6 miles from San Diego, 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...

Project Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 hours ago

General information Requisition # R59156 Locations USA-CA-San Diego Posting Date 03/11/2025 Security Clearance Required Secret Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time Description & Requirements...

Waterfront Project Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 hours ago

General information Requisition # R59216 Locations USA-CA-San Diego Posting Date 03/12/2025 Security Clearance Required Secret Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time Description & Requirements...

Engineer II

  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely...

Senior Design Quality Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Orders as required to support New Product Development or commercial product Assists in the development of Design Trace Matrices Reviews validation reports and other technical documentation Determines...

PSO Manufacturing Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Career Area: Manufacturing Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but...

Senior Professional Engineer - Water Resources

  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Senior Professional Engineer - Water Resources Department: Community Infrastructure Employment Type: Full Time Location: San Diego, CA Reporting To: Jim Tomasulo Compensation: $130,000 - $175,000...

Manufacturing Engineer III

  • San Diego, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 18 hours ago

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS expanding portfolio of specialized products...

Hardware Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Hardware Engineer "APOLIS2024" Title: Hardware Engineer Location: San Diego, CA Duration: 24 Months Required Skills Familiarity with DDR interface, JEDEC spec, bus level view of transactions...

Sr Automation Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Sr Automation Engineer San Diego, CAFacilities & Engineering - Engineering /Full Time /On-Site With extensive experience in developing biologics and bioconjugates, we offer a seamless service...

Maintenance Engineer II - Hotel Del Coronado, A Curio Collection by Hilton

  • Coronado, CA (3 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Coronado, CA (3 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The iconic Hotel del Coronadois looking for a Maintenance Engineer II to join the team! Join one of the last surviving wooden Victorian beach resorts in the world and after a $400M renovation and...

Civil Engineer - Water Resources

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Overview Kimley-Horn's San Diego office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 2+ years of experience to join their Surface Water team. Responsibilities The successful candidate can expect to work in a...

Quality Engineer II

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Document Control & Records Management - Maintain quality and regulatory documentation, including Document Change Orders (DCOs)....

Senior Software Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Company Description It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today - ServiceNow...

Demographic Data for San Diego, CA

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Construction Management
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Salary for Construction Engineering Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Construction Engineerings in San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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