Civil Engineer Jobs in Edison, NJ

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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Building Engineer-I

  • Elizabeth, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Additional Information Job Number 25065037 Job Category Engineering & Facilities Location Courtyard Newark Elizabeth, 87 International Blvd, Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States, 07201 VIEW ON MAP...

Civil Engineer PE

  • Eatontown, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Eatontown, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Supervise 2-4 Engineers Qualifications : Licensed PE At least 10 years of relevant experience Knowledge of building codes, zoning codes, and approval process as it relates to civil engineering Pay and...

Civil Engineer PE

  • Holmdel, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Holmdel, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Supervise 2-4 Engineers Qualifications : Licensed PE At least 10 years of relevant experience Knowledge of building codes, zoning codes, and approval process as it relates to civil engineering Pay and...

Civil Engineer PE

  • Freehold, NJ (20 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Freehold, NJ (20 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Supervise 2-4 Engineers Qualifications : Licensed PE At least 10 years of relevant experience Knowledge of building codes, zoning codes, and approval process as it relates to civil engineering Pay and...

Traffic Engineer

  • Secaucus, NJ (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

This well-established engineering firm is looking for a traffic engineer to join their team. They have multiple offices across the state and are looking for an engineer with traffic experience to...

Building Engineer

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Location: Bronx, NY (Union Local 670 Position) Salary: $74,880/year + Union Benefits Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Full-time position Description...

Principal Marine Structural Engineer

  • Bloomfield, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bloomfield, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service....

Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Insight Global is looking for an Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer for a large financial customer to sit hybrid in either NYC/Jersey City or Pittsburgh, PA. This person is being brought on to...

Structural Engineer- Commercial Buildings

  • Hoboken, NJ (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The qualified candidates should have BS degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with 5+ years experience in structural building design, and analysis....

IT Infrastructure Engineer at Princeton, NJ [Onsite] Locals only with 10+ Experience

  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain robust and scalable IT infrastructure solutions. Manage and monitor networks (LAN/WAN), routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and other...

Staff Civil Engineer

  • Parsippany, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking a Staff Engineer with 0 to 4 years of experience to join our Civil Engineering Department....

Structural Engineer II

  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Structural Engineer II Capital Programs Job Description: Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are...

Senior Roadway/Civil Engineer

  • Lawrence Township, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lawrence Township, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

engineering design experience A minimum of 5 design projects for NJDOT within the past 10 years Strong written and verbal communication skills PE License in the state of NJ or the ability to get a...

Civil Engineer

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

EMBASSY) PROJECT DURATION: 24 MONTHS WITH EXPECTED FOLLOW-ON WORK WITHIN THE DoS PROGRAM Functioning as the Civil Engineer, providing OBO/Athens a full range of critical engineering and construction...

Marine/Structural Engineer

  • Holmdel, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Holmdel, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

What We Offer At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource....

Demographic Data for Edison, NJ

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Edison, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Edison, NJ 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 Edison, NJ
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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