Civil Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Grid

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 hour ago

3D and RISA Floor.Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Valued but not required skills...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer (FinOps)

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 hour 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...

Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 hour 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...

Midlevel Ship Structural Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 hours ago

Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or related field....

Entry Level Ship Structural Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 hours ago

Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or related field....

Structural Engineer IV

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Overview We are seeking a senior Engineer to support our Washington, DC office. Candidate will conduct engineering analyses to define and allocate UxV attributes, ensure design integration, and...

Structural Engineer III

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Overview We are seeking a Scructural Engineer to support our Washington, DC office. Candidate will conduct engineering analyses to define and allocate UxV attributes, ensure design integration,...

Structural Engineer II

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Overview We are seeking a Structural Engineer to support our Washington, DC office. Candidate will analyze mission requirements, allocate UxV attributes, and develop technical products as...

Transportation Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

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Building Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

About the Role Complete Building Services is hiring a DC 3rd Class Building Engineers for the Washington DC - Unified Communications Center (UCC). The UCC receives and processes calls to 911 and...

Civil Engineer - Land Development

  • DC
  • 4 days ago
  • DC
  • 4 days ago

We are not a recruiter; we are a small Civil Engineering firm. All resumes directly to principal and will be strictly confidential....

Civil Engineer (Athens, Greece)

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

Engineering from a U.S....

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Observability (FedRAMP IL5) - 32100

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

Join us as we pursue our ground-breaking vision to make machine data accessible, usable, and valuable to everyone. We are a company filled with people who are passionate about our product and seek...

Lead Structural Engineer, PE

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

HEAVY CIVIL | PROJECT LEADERSHIP | STRUCTURAL DESIGN...

Building Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Posting Period: April...

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
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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