Civil Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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RIZZO International, Inc.

Structural Engineer

3D AutoCAD, Revit Structures ABAQUS, LS-DYNA Mathcad, Mathematica, MATLAB Prepare detailed technical reports and structural design calculations....

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City Of Reading

City Engineer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a related field. Master’s preferred....

Building Engineer

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 12 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 Civil Engineer (General)

  • Bellefonte, PA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bellefonte, PA
  • 4 hours ago

If this aligns with your passions, we invite you to apply for our Senior Civil Engineer position, where you can showcase your skills in water supply and piping systems....

Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 19 hours ago

Could you be the full-time hybrid Senior Civil/Structural Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA, US were looking for?...

Civil Engineer

  • Reading, PA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 19 hours ago

Job Details: Civil Engineer (Land Development) Award-winning and well-established Civil Engineering Firm in PA has an immediate need for a senior civil engineer due to growth....

Civil Design Engineer, Energy and Utilities

  • Norristown, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Norristown, PA
  • 1 day ago

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

Civil Engineer Supervisor

  • Montoursville, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Montoursville, PA
  • 1 day ago

related projects and a bachelor's degree with major course work in civil engineering....

Highway Design Engineer

  • Warrendale, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Warrendale, PA
  • 1 day ago

Essential Functions + Perform highway engineering design functions including preliminary and final design under supervision, review or checking of designs, engineering computations, specifications,...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer (FinOps)

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 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...

Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 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...

Civil Engineer

  • Newtown, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newtown, PA
  • 1 day ago

Engineering EIT/PE or close to obtaining one Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D 3 to 4+ years of professional experience Experience or interest in Water Resources or Transportation Additional Skills...

Civil Engineer for Direct Hire

  • Folsom, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Folsom, PA
  • 2 days ago

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

Senior Civil Engineer (General)

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 2 days ago

or a closely related engineering discipline; or Two years of professional civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelors degree in civil engineering or a closely related...

Civil Engineer Supervisor

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 2 days ago

with major course work in civil engineering....

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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