Civil Engineer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 16 days ago

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABMs benefits, visit ABM ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members | ABM Employee Benefits | Front...

Senior Structural Project Engineer - Facilities

  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 21 hours ago

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions...

Senior Seismic Civil & Structural Engineer

  • Warrington, PA (20 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Warrington, PA (20 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

About the Opportunity Amentum is currently recruiting for a Senior Seismic Civil & Structural Engineer to join our Energy business, which is entering an exciting phase of opportunity\: supporting a...

Principal Seismic Civil & Structural Engineer

  • Warrington, PA (20 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Warrington, PA (20 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

About the opportunity Amentum is currently recruiting for a Principal Seismic Civil & Structural Engineer to join our Energy business, which is entering an exciting phase of opportunity\: supporting...

Civil Engineer Trainee

  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

skills, abilities and knowledge of a PennDOT Civil Engineer....

Site/Civil Project Engineer

  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago

The Project Engineer will perform a variety of civil engineering functions in support of a growing, multi-disciplinary site development design group....

Civil Engineer - Land Development

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago

If you are a motivated civil engineering professional seeking to advance your career, I encourage you to apply....

Professional Engineer - Civil Highway Design

  • Conshohocken, PA (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Conshohocken, PA (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Engineering plus six (6) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, with highway transportation projects located in the United States Licensed Professional...

Building Engineer - fixed post in office complex

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago

Building Engineer Watchtower Properties is seeking a growth minded, independent thinker with hands on skills using tools who is looking for a fixed post position with an organization that values...

Civil Field Engineer

  • Camden, NJ (2 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Camden, NJ (2 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: The preferred candidate will have a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree and have 1-5 years of experience; 5-10 years preferred Familiar with the...

Civil Engineer - Municipal

  • Phoenixville, PA (21 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Phoenixville, PA (21 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Engineers with at least seven years experience (PA PE license strongly preferred) in the design and management of municipal projects (with land development experience a plus)....

Junior Structural Engineer

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 days ago

5 years of experience in structural engineering design.B.S. degree in Civil Engineering (structural course work emphasis).Effective oral and written communication essential.Preferred Qualifications...

Civil Design Engineer, Energy and Utilities

  • Norristown, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Norristown, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 4 days ago

. + Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and MicroStation for mapping, design, and drafting. + Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including structural, electrical, and environmental engineers. + Support...

Bridge Engineer III

  • Cherry Hill, NJ (7 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (7 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 4 days ago

. + Perform quality control of structural design calculations, drawings and cost estimates for various transportation structures following HNTB's Quality process. + Perform interdisciplinary coordination...

Civil Engineer for Direct Hire

  • Folsom, PA (9 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Folsom, PA (9 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D H&H Modeling is beneficial (HydroCAD, StormCAD, and/or SWMM preferred) GIS Experience is beneficial....

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA
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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