Civil Engineer Jobs in Mississippi

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

  • Jackson, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 1 day 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)

  • Jackson, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 1 day 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...

Lead Nuclear Structural Engineer

  • Jackson, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 4 days ago

PE License -8-10 Years of direct experience doing Structural design for nuclear plants and facilities - Project management exp - Ability to travel up to 25% - Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering...

Engineer, Civil Design

  • Jackson, MS
  • 6 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 6 days ago

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI This position may be filled as an Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer III, Engineer Senior OR Engineer Senior Lead based on...

Transportation Engineer II

  • Jackson, MS
  • 7 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 7 days ago

Characteristics of Work See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health...

Civil Engineer

  • Columbia, MS
  • 10 days ago
  • Columbia, MS
  • 10 days ago

Our client is looking for a local civil engineer who is ready to join a fun, fast paced, and rapidly growing engineering firm....

Senior Bridge Engineer

  • Jackson, MS
  • 11 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 11 days ago

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and...

Civil Engineer - EIT (Located In Oxford, MS)

  • Starkville, MS
  • 13 days ago
  • Starkville, MS
  • 13 days ago

Civil Engineer EIT Location : Oxford, MS Job Description We are seeking a Project Engineer for our civil engineering department....

Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer

  • Jackson, MS
  • 18 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 18 days ago

Lumen Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer in Jackson , Mississippi About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly,...

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Coastal Engineer

  • Vicksburg, MS
  • 18 days ago
  • Vicksburg, MS
  • 18 days ago

Applied Research Associates, Inc. Coastal Engineer in Vicksburg , Mississippi Description This position requires an individual with knowledge and expertise to perform the following: Coastal...

Civil Engineer (E.I.T.) - Horizontal Infrastr

  • Jackson, MS
  • 18 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 18 days ago

We are a growing government contracting firm seeking a motivated Civil Engineer with E.I.T. certification to join our dynamic team....

Civil Engineer EIT

  • Oxford, MS
  • 19 days ago
  • Oxford, MS
  • 19 days ago

As a Civil Engineer, expect to plan, organize, and execute a variety of projects across both private and public sectors....

Structural Engineer

  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 30+ days ago

Title: Structural Engineer Location: Pascagoula, MS Position Overview: The Structural Engineer is responsible for performing engineering design and calculations to support the Functional Hull Design...

Infrastructure Engineer I

  • MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • MS
  • 30+ days ago

About the Role: As a Civil/Structural Engineer, you connect various internal technical teams to define architectural, structural, heavy civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, & industrial...

Construction Engineer I

  • Stennis Space Center, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stennis Space Center, MS
  • 30+ days ago

About the Role: As a Civil/Structural Engineer, you connect various internal technical teams to define architectural, structural, heavy civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, & industrial...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Mississippi

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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi
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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