Civil Engineer Jobs in Virginia Beach, 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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Building Engineer

  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

Four dynamic, integrated companies make up the Transwestern enterprise, giving us the perspective to think broadly, deeply and creatively about commercial real estate. Clients and investors rely...

Senior Federal Site Civil Engineer

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 2 days ago

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with a strong background in Department of Defense (DoD) projects (Federal projects such as DHS will also be considered)....

Public Works/Engineering - Sr Civil Engineer - VDOT

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 2 days ago

Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field. Three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience in civil engineering....

Structural Engineer

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Structural Engineer Area: Norwich Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (Days) Hybrid Options Permanent Salary: Up to 70,000 PA One of our prestigious clients is looking for a Structural Engineers to...

Civil Engineer (Full-Time)

  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Overview EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION: 5 to 15 years of transportation construction experience preferred with experience in transportation design considered. Responsibilities MAIN DUTIES: Project...

Senior Civil Engineer

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Knowledge of related architectural and engineering fields and their associated impacts as related to civil engineering design....

Transportation Roadway Engineer

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 8 days ago

Qualifications BS in Civil Engineering required, MS a plus 3-5 years of professional transportation engineering experience required EIT or PE certification preferred We are VHB!...

Civil Project Engineer I

  • Virginia Beach, VA (6 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (6 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 11 days ago

engineering or a closely related degree with coursework in land development, and/or water resources preferred EIT preferred Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D Additional Information The requirements...

Civil Engineer 3 - Water

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 14 days ago

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation Req Id : 108386 Job Title : Civil Engineer 3 - Water - Virginia Beach Location : RGVIRGINI Business Unit Sector : COR-BVOPS-ENGR & DEV SVCS Department: BVCOR BV...

Civil Engineer - Virginia

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 15 days ago

Division: Southern Virginia Project Location(s): Virginia Beach, VA 23450 USA Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type: RegularJob Classification: ExperiencedEducation:Job...

Rotational Civil Engineer

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 15 days ago

KCI is among the top engineering firms in the nation, and our 100% employee ownership gives our team a powerful stake in our own future.

Senior Transportation Engineer

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 15 days ago

design Professional Engineer (PE) license Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams Project management skills desirable Experience should include urban...

Civil Engineer - Virginia

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 16 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 16 days ago

Division: Southern Virginia Project Location(s): Virginia Beach, VA 23450 USA Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Experienced Education: Job Family:...

Senior Coastal Engineer Job Details Black & Veatch Family of Companies

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 17 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 17 days ago

design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited...

Civil Engineer III - Utilities

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 22 days ago

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities, Engineering Division, is currently seeking a Civil Engineer III to perform engineering and construction management for designing and overseeing municipal...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, 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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