Civil Engineer Jobs in Cambridge, MA

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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Lead Building Engineer

  • Lexington, MA (6 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lexington, MA (6 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 1 day ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology...

Entry Level Civil Engineer

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Required Skills & Required Experience BS in Civil Engineering is required 0 - 4 years of experience in Structural Engineering F.E. preferred Ability to perform field inspections Preference for knowledge...

Civil Engineer - Roadway

  • Waltham, MA (6 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (6 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn's Boston, Massachusetts (MA) office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Roadway team! This is not a remote position....

Associate Consultant, Bridge Engineer

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Highly familiar with relevant structural design codes. Working knowledge of MassDOT, MBTA, and/or RIDOT requirements and standards....

Structural Engineer

  • Waltham, MA (6 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (6 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Strong structural design and analysis skills. Experience with structural engineering for concrete and steel projects....

Building Engineer

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Insight Global is looking for a Maintenance HVAC Technician. You will join a highly respected real estate company and will be a part of their facilities team. Main function of this role is to...

MLOps / Infrastructure Engineer

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 3 days ago

About 10a Labs: 10a Labs is an applied research and AI security company trusted by AI unicorns, Fortune 10 companies, and U.S. tech leaders. We combine proprietary technology, deep expertise, and...

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Building Engineer

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 3 days ago

Building Engineer Building Engineer Job ID 209590 Posted 21-Mar-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Cambridge - Massachusetts -...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer (FinOps)

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 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...

Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 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...

Fire Protection Engineer

  • Canton, MA (13 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Canton, MA (13 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Overview:** APTIM is seeking motivated and curious mid-level engineers to join our team of engineering professionals serving our Fire Protection Engineering program. APTIM's Fire Protection...

Civil Designer, Aviation

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Work with the design team on deliverables, including preparation of drawings utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D, preparation of project specifications and construction cost estimates....

Civil Engineer 3(Industrial)

  • Salem, MA (14 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Salem, MA (14 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4249933 Job Title: Civil Engineer 3(Industrial) Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Salem Date Posted: 04/11/2025Hours Worked Per Week: Not Provided Shift: Not Provided...

Bridge Inspection Team Leader - Senior Structural Engineer

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Preferred Qualifications Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related Undergraduate program....

Design/Build Structural Review Engineer (Civil Engineer VI)

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Provides consultation on structural design. Obtains design waivers when justified. Provides recommendations on acceptability of confidential Alternative Technical Concepts....

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Cambridge, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Cambridge, MA 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 Cambridge, MA
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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