Civil Engineer Jobs in Charlotte, NC

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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Traffic Engineer (EI)

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 14 hours ago

ITS and Lighting design for major roadway projects Qualifications BS degree in Civil Engineering or related field....

Structural Design Engineer PE

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

Structural, PE needed for a growing team near Charlotte. Excellent opportunity if you're looking for a challenging environment. Following ASCE48 standards and utilizing PLS software to help design...

Structural Engineer - Hydropower

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

This individual must have the technical skills and desire to help support structural engineering design, repair and retrofit utility projects for our nationally recognized Power Practice....

Principal Engineer Civil/Structural

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 days ago

Applying basic technical principles, theories, standards, and concepts in development of engineering design packages....

Building Engineer II

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 days ago

We are a full-service commercial real estate firm headquartered in uptown Charlotte, with offices in Raleigh, Greenville, SC, Columbia, SC, and Atlanta, GA. Our team of real estate professionals...

Senior Mainframe Infrastructure Engineer and Strategic Advisor - Remote

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 days ago

The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to...

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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 days ago

Looking for someone with Infrastructure as Code, terraform, IaaS, and not so much for Identity and are also looking for more experience with IaaS and RBAC for Azure. Required Experience: Looking...

Senior Structural Engineer

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago

We are hiring for a Senior Structural Engineer to join the StructureCare team! The Senior Structural Engineer will survey and evaluate existing structures and prepare the associated inspection...

Senior Transportation Engineer

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago

Required Qualifications: 5-8+ years of professional experience in traffic/transportation engineering. Experience with NCDOT or SCDOT projects is highly preferred....

Entry-Level Civil Engineer

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 7 days ago

What We're Looking For: You have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field 0-2 years of progressive experience in civil engineering design projects The aspiration...

Civil Engineering Designer

  • Fort Mill, SC (14 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC (14 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Essential Skills Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology. EI or EIT certification. A minimum of 2 years of qualifying civil engineering design experience....

Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Grid

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 9 days ago

Proficiency with any of the following programs: MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, RISA 3D and RISA Floor Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318....

Stormwater Engineer

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 9 days ago

Qualifications: BS in Civil Engineering or Technology. 2+ years of design experience. Proficient in AutoCAD/Civil3D and hydrology. Excellent communication skills. ....

Civil Engineer - Land Development - EIT/PE

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 9 days ago

Job Details: Civil Engineer - Land Development - EIT/PE Ready to make an impact on your career, client projects and the community?...

Civil Project Engineer

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 9 days ago

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, and other engineering software. Excellent project management, leadership, and communication skills....

Demographic Data for Charlotte, NC

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Charlotte, NC

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte, NC
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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