Civil Engineer Jobs in Washington

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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Civil/Structural Safety Engineer

The Safety Engineer will reduce injury risk through engineering design and controls while maximizing human and process performance....

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Civil Engineer

  • Des Moines, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Des Moines, WA
  • 7 days ago

Relevant experience is Project Engineer and/or Resident Engineer with Civil Engineering Design and experience with tower, shelter and similar structure projects....

City Engineer

  • Arlington, WA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Arlington, WA
  • 9 hours ago

Coordinate with department staff and other City departments on all matters relating to engineering design and construction standards, needs and requirements....

Senior Structural Engineer

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 16 hours ago

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We...

Structural Design Engineer (December 2025 Start Date - New Graduate)

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 16 hours ago

We are currently seeking a Structural Design Engineer in our Vancouver, WA office....

Assistant City Engineer

  • Duvall, WA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Duvall, WA
  • 19 hours ago

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices....

Principal Marine Structural Engineer

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service....

Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day 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...

Senior Structural Engineer - Hydropower

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Structural design of reinforced concrete and steel structures. Field experience related to hydraulic structure construction, inspection, or related instrumentation....

Senior Infrastructure Engineer (FinOps)

  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day 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...

Autonomous Vehicle Infrastructure Engineer

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

About the Role We are seeking an individual who is passionate about creating the foundational infrastructure to support Uber's autonomous vehicle partnerships throughout the US and around the...

Senior Structural Design Engineer - New Glenn

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Required : Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or equivalent technical field At least 8+ years industry experience in structural design and analysis of aircraft, spacecraft...

Structural Design Engineer III - New Glenn

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

, Hypersizer Experience in bolted joint design and analysis Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance analysis (ASME Y14.5) Familiarity with ASME Y14.100 and Y14.41 Structural design experience...

International Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)

  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago

design and analysis + Experience with build, production, or integration of components into an assembly, structure, vehicle, or site + Demonstrated success in multidisciplinary project execution + Experience...

Senior Stormwater Engineer

  • Puyallup, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Puyallup, WA
  • 1 day ago

Senior Stormwater EngineerAbout ParametrixParametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally...

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Washington

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireEngineering research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Washington 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 Washington
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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