Civil Engineer Jobs in Pasadena, TX

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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Fire Protection Engineer

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 17 days ago

Description Leidos is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer (with expertise in Fire Life Safety) to join the National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC) team. The position will...

Sr. Building Engineer

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 hour ago

Sr. Building Engineer Job ID 214391 Posted 04-Apr-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management Location(s) Houston - Texas -...

Network Infrastructure Engineer

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 hour ago

Network Infrastructure Engineer Posted at: 04/16/2025 Houston, TX Onsite - IT - Infrastructure / Network / Systems - Contract - Job ID: 25-12657 Title: Network Infrastructure Engineer Location:...

Senior Structural Engineer (10+ years)

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications B.S. degree in civil engineering. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE). 10 or more years of experience....

Data and Infrastructure Engineer

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 day ago

The Data and Infrastructure Engineer located in Houston, Texas responsibility is in two main aspects; First, responsible for organizing, collecting, processing, and storing of data from different...

Civil Engineer I- Houston, TX

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Short Description Bowman has an opportunity for a Civil Engineer I to join our team in Houston, TX....

Senior Marine Structural Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 day ago

The Senior Marine Structural Engineer will be responsible to lead out preliminary and detailed structural design efforts on marine infrastructure projects, supporting engineering integration, managing...

Structural Engineer - Houston

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Position: Senior Naval Architect / Marine Engineer Overview: We're looking for an experienced engineering professional to lead significant vessel design projects and manage a team of engineers and...

Civil Engineer - Water

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 day ago

The Opportunity As the Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to: Function as a technical specialist or in a lead role Apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses for problems and methods...

Principal Civil Engineer in Houston,TX,US

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Take the next big step in your civil engineering career with us. We're expanding into Houston and looking for an entrepreneurial Civil Engineer to launch and lead our new office....

Assistant Structural Engineer - Oil, Gas & Chemical (Houston Office)

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Assists in the structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion....

Staff Structural Engineer - Oil, Gas & Chemical (Houston)

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities to include: Perform structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion....

Senior Substation Civil Structural Engineer

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 5 days ago

We are in search of a Senior Substation Civil/Structural Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced Orlando, FL organization....

Transportation Engineer I or II

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts. Performs pavement designs and makes recommendations....

Sr Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Summary** We are currently seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our Defense & Systems Customer Services and Support team. If you are a technical all-rounder with a passion for building...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Pasadena, TX

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Pasadena, TX 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 Pasadena, TX
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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