Civil Engineer Jobs in Chantilly, VA

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

  • McLean, VA (15 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • McLean, VA (15 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 15 days ago

Description Leidos has an opening for a Fire Protection Engineer in Reston, Virginia. The primary focus of the group is reverse engineering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) related facilities and...

Structural Engineer

  • West McLean, VA (13 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West McLean, VA (13 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Description The Mission Solutions Business Area at Leidos has an opening for a Structural Engineer in Reston, Virginia. The primary focus of the group is reverse engineering Weapons of Mass...

Building Engineer

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • moments ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • moments ago

Our company remains guided by its experience and ability to create long-term value in strategically focused markets. We continue to attract the best talent in the industry and remain focused on...

Civil/Structural Engineer

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 2 hours ago

Civil/Structural Engineer Location: Washington, DC Salary: $70.00 USD Hourly - $75.00 USD Hourly Description: Role - Civil/structural Engineer Type : Contract ( No Sub Vendors) Location - ( Onsite )...

Cyber Infrastructure Engineer

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 4 hours ago

Please note that this role requires candidates to reside within a two-hour distance of one of our offices located in the Eastern or Central time zones (Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Miami,...

Senior Civil Engineer

  • Arlington, VA (19 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (19 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 10 hours ago

Qualifications Minimum Requirements: BS in Civil Engineering plus six (6) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education Due to the nature of this work, US Citizenship...

Junior Ship Structural Engineer

  • Arlington, VA (19 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (19 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 17 hours ago

Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or related field....

Lead IBM DataPower/APIM Infrastructure Engineer

  • Reston, VA (7 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Reston, VA (7 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 20 hours ago

Job Title:Lead IBM DataPower/APIM Infrastructure Engineer Location:Reston VA (100% Remote Role _ Must be local to DC/ VA/ MD/ WV/ DE/ NC / PA/ NY/ NJ/ FL/ TX) Duration:Long Term Job Description:...

Remote Work

Lead DataPower/API Connect Infrastructure Engineer

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 20 hours ago

Job Description - Need one candidate ASAP Lead DataPower/API Connect Infrastructure Engineer 100% Remote Client: CareFirst BCBS FEPOC FEDERAL Contract to perm- 6 months to hire Linkedin required...

Remote Work

Civil/Structural Engineer

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 1 day ago

On-Site - 5 days/ 8 hours a day in office Civil/Structural Engineer Top 3 skills needed Electric Utility Experience STAAD, Steel and Concrete Design and Civil work Candidate MUST haves?...

Sr. Building Engineer - 2nd Shift (Mon-Fri)

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Sr. Building Engineer - 2nd Shift (Mon-Fri) Sr. Building Engineer - 2nd Shift (Mon-Fri) Job ID 213988 Posted 03-Apr-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest...

Sr. Supervisor Traffic Engineer

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 1 day ago

Minimum Qualifications Degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Valid Professional Engineer's license....

Virtual Design & Construction Engineer

  • Leesburg, VA (14 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Leesburg, VA (14 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves....

Construction Civil Engineer Secret Clearance Required

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited U.S. university (ABET-accredited or substantially equivalent)....

Infrastructure Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Infrastructure Engineer (Top Secret Clearance) Groundswell View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Top Secret Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience) $150,000 and above 25% IT - Software...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Chantilly, VA

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Chantilly, VA 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 Chantilly, VA
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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