Civil Engineer Jobs in Utah

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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F-16 Senior Structural Engineer NEW

  • Clearfield, UT
  • 5 hours ago
  • Clearfield, UT
  • 5 hours ago

F-16 Senior Structural Engineer Sumaria Today Secret Unspecified Unspecified Clearfield, UT (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Sumaria Systems is seeking a motivated and skilled structural engineer to support the...

Roadway Engineer

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 hours ago

B.S. in Civil Engineering and licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Utah (or ability to obtain Utah PE License within six months)....

Mid-Level Civil Engineer, Industrial - Private Sector Group

  • Midvale, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Midvale, UT
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a Mid-Level Civil Engineer within our Private Sector Group (Industrial) to support our vision of becoming the best water consulting firm....

Civil Engineer

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago

in AutoCAD Civil 3D....

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Civil/Structural Design Engineer

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago

One of the nations leading precasters is seeking a Sr Structural Design Engineer. The Design Engineer will be involved in all design aspects of precast concrete structures and components....

Civil Project Engineer

  • Pleasant Grove, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasant Grove, UT
  • 2 days ago

sectionResponsibilities Comprehension of principles/practices of civil engineering....

Civil Design Engineer

  • Pleasant Grove, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasant Grove, UT
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities** Comprehension of engineering principles, codes, and standards in civil design, including site layout, grading, erosion control, storm sewer, water, sanitary sewer, roadway, and...

Senior Traffic Engineer

  • South Jordan, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • South Jordan, UT
  • 2 days ago

- Strong leadership skills with proven ability to lead staff executing numerous concurrent tasks and prioritizing demands coming from multiple people **Required Experience:**- Bachelor's degree in civil...

Structural Design Engineer 1

  • Brigham City, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Brigham City, UT
  • 2 days ago

**Minimum Qualifications:**- **Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Architectural Engineering from an ABET Accredited school.**- **Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam prior...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer (FinOps)

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days 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

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days 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...

Structural Civil Engineer

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 4 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 4 days ago

Job Locations US-UT-Salt Lake City ID 2025-3658 Category Civil Engineers Type Full Time Company AHS American Home Shield Corp...

F-16 Senior Structural Engineer

  • Clearfield, UT
  • 5 days ago
  • Clearfield, UT
  • 5 days ago

Sumaria Systems is seeking a motivated and skilled structural engineer to support the F-16 Program Office at Hill AFB, UT. Job Description: Provide the technical lead in troubleshooting F-16...

Onsite HOA - Assistant Building Engineer (SLCUT2025-8220)

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago

Overview GrandManors is a Division of RealManage, a company that specializes in the management of community associations with onsite staff. Our mission is to provide the best possible lifestyle...

Senior Bridge Engineer

  • Midvale, UT
  • 7 days ago
  • Midvale, UT
  • 7 days ago

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

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Utah

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Utah 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 Utah
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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