Civil Engineer Jobs in Sacramento, CA

A Civil Engineer is an integral part of the engineering industry, responsible for designing, constructing, and overseeing the maintenance of infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, buildings, water supply systems, and wastewater treatment plants. They perform various tasks such as conducting feasibility studies, developing detailed plans, estimating costs, and ensuring that projects comply with legal requirements and environmental guidelines. A Civil Engineer also plays a crucial role in making decisions on issues like traffic flow, water resource use, and urban development.

Important skills for a Civil Engineer include strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in using specialized software for designing and modeling infrastructure systems. They should also have excellent communication skills to effectively present their ideas and negotiate with clients and other professionals. The essential certifications for a Civil Engineer include a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license which requires a degree from an ABET-accredited program, four years of relevant work experience, and passing scores on two exams. Prior to becoming a Civil Engineer, individuals might work as a Civil Engineering Intern, Engineering Technician, or Junior Civil Engineer to gain practical experience and technical skills in the field.

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Civil Engineer - Water/Wastewater

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

Overview Kimley-Horn's Sacramento, CA office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 8+ years of experience to join their Water/Wastewater and Utilities team!...

Field Engineer - Civil

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

What you'll need to succeed Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. 7 years of experience in field engineering....

Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 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...

Senior Bridge Engineer

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago

Senior Bridge Engineer Location Sacramento, California, United States Capabilities Civil and Structural Office Setup Hybrid Job ID #24612 At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer (FinOps)

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 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...

Structural Engineer 7

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago

Job Description With high-level goals provided, leads teams to create structural analyses and designs for reinforced concrete, structural steel, reinforced masonry, and other metal structures of...

Associate Civil Engineer

  • Folsom, CA (19 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Folsom, CA (19 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Morton & Pitalo, Inc. is seeking a motivated Associate Civil Engineer with land development experience to join our diversified team of professionals!...

Civil Design Engineer

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 6 days ago

LPA's civil engineers have been repeatedly recognized by our peers in the civil engineering community for our innovative, sustainable, and technically challenging designs....

Senior Civil Engineer

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 6 days ago

Senior Civil Engineer McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with a strong technical background to help deliver exceptional service to our clients....

Civil Engineer Flood Protection

  • West Sacramento, CA (2 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • West Sacramento, CA (2 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 7 days ago

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES : Associate Engineer: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a professional civil engineer....

Senior Civil Engineer (Public Sector)

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 9 days ago

knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Storm CAD Required Experience: 8+ years of direct Civil Engineering Management Experience Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required P.E....

Structural Design Engineer

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 9 days ago

and Duties Why Choose Us : The single greatest advantage of working for DWR is that you can practice structural engineering in its purest form. Because Californias Department of Water Resources is...

Senior Bridge Engineer

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 9 days ago

Must have at least 8+ years of structural design experience in bridges and related structures. Project management experience will be plus....

Civil Project Engineer

  • West Sacramento, CA (2 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • West Sacramento, CA (2 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 9 days ago

The Substation Civil Engineering department is responsible for civil work for all PG&E substations....

Assistant Traffic Engineer

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 11 days ago

Position Summary: As an Assistant Traffic Engineer, you will be responsible for assisting in the design, analysis, and implementation of traffic engineering projects. You will work closely with...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Sacramento, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Sacramento, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
29.9%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
High School or GED
2.4%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

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