Civil Engineer Jobs in Springfield, IL

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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Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 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 Infrastructure Engineer (FinOps)

  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 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 5

  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 days ago

at CDM Smith in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description 41380BR Requisition ID: 41380BR Business Unit: IND Job Description: With general direction, creates structural analyses and...

Structural Engineer - Entry Level

  • Springfield, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 13 days ago

CMT has been honored as the Top Engineering Design Firm in the Midwest by Engineering News Record and was recently named among Zweig Group's "Best Firms to Work For."...

Senior Civil Engineer - Aviation

  • Springfield, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 15 days ago

CMT has been honored as the Top Engineering Design Firm in the Midwest by Engineering News Record and was recently named among Zweig Group's "Best Firms to Work For."...

Project Civil Engineer

  • Springfield, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 15 days ago

This role involves providing civil engineering design services to a diverse range of clients throughout central Illinois....

Sr. Transportation Engineer - Surface Transportation

  • Springfield, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 15 days ago

CMT has been honored as the Top Engineering Design Firm in the Midwest by Engineering News Record and was recently named among Zweig Group's "Best Firms to Work For."...

Senior Bridge Ratings Engineer (Civil Engineer IV)

  • Springfield, IL
  • 16 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 16 days ago

Four years of experience in civil engineering....

Fire Protection Engineer (PE)

  • Springfield, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 21 days ago

You will work across the organization between engineering design, construction forces, operations, and EH&S to support the fire protection system design....

Network Infrastructure Engineer- PALO ALTO Experience! - PBMAD03212025_11-4658

  • Springfield, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 21 days ago

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC Network Infrastructure Engineer- PALO ALTO Experience! - PBMAD03212025_11-4658 in Springfield , Illinois This job was posted by : For more information, please see:...

Network Infrastructure Engineer- PALO ALTO Experience!

  • Springfield, IL
  • 22 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 22 days ago

Network Infrastructure Engineer Location : Fox Valley, WI OR Charleston, MO Type : Permanent, Full-Time Salary : $90,000 - $100,000 Please respond to these questions on the top of your resume to...

Site/Civil Project Engineer

  • Springfield, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 60+ days ago

This role involves providing civil engineering design services to a diverse range of clients throughout central Illinois....

Civil Engineer - Entry

  • Springfield, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 90+ days ago

CMT seeks to add a full-time position as an entry-level civil engineer to our Aviation Business Unit....

Staff Infrastructure Engineer

  • Springfield, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Staff Infrastructure Engineer Anywhere Type: Contract-to-Hire Category: Engineer Industry: Other Workplace Type: Remote Reference ID: JN -...59 Date Posted: 03/02/2025 Shortcut: Description...

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Sr. Structural Engineer

  • Springfield, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last nine years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Scientists committed to making meaningful...

Demographic Data for Springfield, IL

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Springfield, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Springfield, IL 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 Springfield, IL
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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