Civil Engineer Jobs in New York

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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Engineer, Civil/Structural

  • Ontario, NY
  • 10 days ago
  • Ontario, NY
  • 10 days ago

WHO WE ARE As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in...

Managing Civil Engineer

  • Buffalo, NY
  • moments ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • moments ago

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation is also a huge plus. Applicants that have passed the Professional Engineer's (PE) exam in New York are also preferred....

Enterprise Infrastructure Engineer

  • New York, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Role Value Proposition: We are seeking a skilled Executive IT Support and Audio Visual Technician to support our Executive Leadership Team and their respective Executive Assistants from our NYC,...

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (SRE) / NYC / On-site

  • New York, NY
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 19 hours ago

This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced infrastructure team supporting secure, large-scale deployments of generative AI products for premier financial institutions. This is a full-time, onsite...

Water Resources / Stormwater Engineer

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

What You Will Do: Gannett Fleming TranSystems is seeking a dedicated and experienced Stormwater Engineer to join our Northeast Roadway Water Resources Group. The preferred location for this role...

Bridge Engineer

  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago

Engineering from an accredited universityNew York State Professional Engineer (PE) required or ability to obtainMaster of Science with a concentration in structural/bridge engineering a plus5 + years...

Senior Traffic Engineer

  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago

Engineering or a related field8 + years of experience in traffic engineering with both private and public clientsExperience with project managementCommunication skills for public hearings and working...

Structural Design Engineer - 2 Days In Office!

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

CURRENTLY HIRING - Hybrid Civil & Structural Engineers!!!...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer (FinOps)

  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 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...

Building Engineer

  • Binghamton, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Binghamton, NY
  • 1 day ago

Building Engineer Job Description We are actively seeking a Building Engineer to join our facility maintenance team in Binghamton, NY. Employees will be traveling to multiple sites throughout the...

Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 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...

Autonomous Vehicle Infrastructure Engineer

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

About the Role We are seeking an individual who is passionate about creating the foundational infrastructure to support Uber's autonomous vehicle partnerships throughout the US and around the...

Civil Engineer

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day 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...

Structural Engineer- Bridges & Commercial Buildings

  • Astoria, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Astoria, NY
  • 1 day ago

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

Staff Civil Engineer

  • Latham, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Latham, NY
  • 2 days ago

Staff Civil Engineer Location: Latham, NY Remote Status: On-Site Job Id: 1... # of Openings: 1 Tectonic is currently seeking a Civil Engineer to work on solar, EV, and wireless telecommunications projects...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in New York

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in New York 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 New York
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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