Construction Engineering Jobs in Virginia

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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The Weitz Company

VDC Manager

Perform Project engineering duties such as submittals and trade management as directed....

will be the go to engineering resource for your region when technical advice is needed, and will use your subject matter expertise and engage with diverse teams to: - Perform design and equipment submittal...

Commissioning Engineer, AMER-East ACx

  • Herndon, VA
  • 25 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 25 days ago

the capability to learn and be trained in the others Understand the design concept and intent by reviewing mechanical or electrical design documentation, including drawings, specifications, vendor submittals...

Data Center Structural Engineer, DC Design Engineering

  • Herndon, VA
  • 29 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 29 days ago

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Structural Engineer to join its design team in Herndon, Virginia. AWS designs, builds, and operates Data Centers (DC) around the world and is a...

Critical Infrastructure Acoustic Engineer, Field Engineering

  • Herndon, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 30+ days ago

engineering teams to achieve alignment of project objectives Be responsible for code compliance, design and installation standards, testing, inspections, and submittal review....

Controls Engineer, Deployment, Data Center Capacity Delivery

  • Herndon, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 30+ days ago

orders, quality control, and RFI and submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution....

Critical Infrastructure Portfolio Engineer, Field Engineering

  • Herndon, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 45+ days ago

The Data Center Field Engineering Team is the engineering owner for the lifecycle of AWS data centers....

Data Center Chief Engineer, DCC Communities

  • Ashburn, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 30+ days ago

How would you like to be a part of Earths most customer-centric company? You would work with teams of front-line responders who support the operations of some of the worlds most powerful data...

Principal Cyber Engineer

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 18 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 18 days ago

Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers...

Chief Engineer

  • Great Falls, VA
  • 28 days ago
  • Great Falls, VA
  • 28 days ago

Description The Mission Solutions Business Area at Leidos is seeking a Chief Engineer for our Reston, VA location. The primary focus of the group is reverse engineering Weapons of Mass Destruction...

Structural Engineer

  • West McLean, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • West McLean, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Description The Mission Solutions Business Area at Leidos has an opening for a Structural Engineer in Reston, Virginia. The primary focus of the group is reverse engineering Weapons of Mass...

Cyber Engineer

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 18 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 18 days ago

Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers...

Project Engineer - Anaerobic Digestion

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 1 hour ago

If you're a Junior Project Engineer and are looking to work for a genuine, key player in the market, then submit your CV to apply today....

Structural Engineer, PE

  • Petersburg, VA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Petersburg, VA
  • 5 hours ago

Interfaces with sales, estimating, project management, and operations, as well as the customer (general contractor and architect/engineer) to accomplish the task of engineering package generation, submittal...

Building Engineer

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 12 hours ago

Four dynamic, integrated companies make up the Transwestern enterprise, giving us the perspective to think broadly, deeply and creatively about commercial real estate. Clients and investors rely...

Demographic Data for Virginia

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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...
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...
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...

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Salary for Construction Engineering Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Construction Engineerings in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.5%
Master's Degree
25.3%
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 Virginia
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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