Civil Engineer Jobs in Virginia

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

  • Centreville, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Centreville, VA
  • 13 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
  • 29 days ago
  • West McLean, VA
  • 29 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...

Civil Project Engineer II/III - Land Development

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 1 hour ago

With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services...

Demonstrated excellence in a space vehicle dynamics/kinematics field such as structural design, stress analysis, materials, and/or vehicle dynamics....

Infrastructure Engineer

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 6 hours ago

Infrastructure Engineer Footbridge Federal View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Top Secret/SCI Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) No Traveling Full Scope Polygraph Engineering - Systems...

Construction Engineer

  • Richmond, VA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 14 hours ago

design a plus Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus Working knowledge of MS Project (or equal) is a plus Ability to prepare or work with CAD drawings is a plus Additional...

Traffic Engineer

  • Tysons, VA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Tysons, VA
  • 21 hours ago

Understanding of the theory and practice of transportation engineering principles....

Senior Federal Site Civil Engineer

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 23 hours 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)....

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

  • Reston, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 1 day ago

Lead Infrastructure Engineer#25-60543 $80.00-$82.14 per hour Reston, VA All On-site Job Description Our Client, a Health Insurance company, is looking for a Lead Infrastructure Engineer for their...

Role : Lead Infrastructure Engineer( IBM DataPower/APIM Product Administration Support) Location: Reston, VA/Remote Duration: 9 months with possible contract to hire Description: Lead...

Remote Work

Public Works/Engineering - Sr Civil Engineer - VDOT

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day 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....

(Sign-On Bonus Eligible) Transportation Engineer - Highway

  • Manassas, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Manassas, VA
  • 1 day ago

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field. 4-7 years of experience in transportation engineering, including design and project...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Exiger Product and Technology is an experienced team of software professionals with a wide range of specialties and interests. We are building cognitive-computing based technology solutions to...

Structure and Bridge Engineer

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

Ability to produce structural design plans and notes. Experience applying specifications, codes and regulations related to structural design (e.g. AASHTO and LRFD structural design standards)....

Senior Structure and Bridge Engineer

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

Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field. Ability to produce structural design plans and notes....

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Virginia

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Virginia 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
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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