Civil Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA

Civil Engineer jobs in San Jose are concentrated in Silicon Valley's infrastructure and transit corridors, with strong demand in transportation, water resources, and land development across downtown San Jose, North San Jose, and the Coyote Valley planning area. Employers actively hiring include BKF Engineers, WSP, and LPA. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles273+
Top employerBKF Engineers
Work type67% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring7

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Entry Level Civil Engineer - Roadway and Rail
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Entry Level Civil Engineer - Roadway and Rail
HNTB Corporation
San Jose, California
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$83k.49 - $125k.74/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
1,001-5,000

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Civil Project Engineer
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Civil Project Engineer
LPA, Inc.
San Jose, California
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Civil Engineering
$110k - $155k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Civil Engineer
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Civil Engineer
BKF Engineers
San Jose, California
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
$99k - $135k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Entry-Level Civil Engineer
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Entry-Level Civil Engineer
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
San Jose, California
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$68k - $89k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Interface Management Support- Civil Engineer
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Interface Management Support- Civil Engineer
WSP
San Jose, California
Communications
Content & Communications
Corporate Training
$100k - $135k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Civil Engineer Job Market in San Jose

Who's Hiring

  • BKF Engineers68
  • WSP34
  • LPA34
  • Kimley-Horn34
  • HNTB Corporation34

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate

Civil Engineer Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a civil engineer job in San Jose?

Focus your search on San Jose's transportation agencies, municipal public works projects, and the development firms driving growth in North San Jose and downtown redevelopment zones. VTA contracts, BART Silicon Valley extension work, and city capital improvement projects are consistent sources of openings. Candidates with experience in grading, stormwater compliance, or traffic engineering have a clear edge in this market, and familiarity with Santa Clara County permitting processes stands out to local employers.

Which companies hire civil engineers in San Jose?

San Jose civil engineer roles are posted by BKF Engineers, WSP, and LPA and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The local market includes a mix of public agencies, large engineering consultancies with Bay Area offices, and private developers active in San Jose's ongoing residential and commercial expansion.

Are there remote civil engineer jobs in San Jose?

Yes, but only for specific functions, field inspection, site supervision, and construction observation roles are inherently on-site, while design, CAD drafting, environmental review, and project management tasks are more compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements. About 33% of civil engineer openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is higher than the national norm for the profession. Preliminary design and report-writing positions at local consultancies are the most likely to offer schedule flexibility.

How can I get a civil engineer job in San Jose with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in San Jose is a junior engineer or engineer-in-training role at one of the mid-size civil consultancies serving Santa Clara County municipalities. The City of San Jose's Public Works Department and the Santa Clara Valley Water District both hire entry-level engineers on capital project teams. Internships tied to VTA or BART Silicon Valley construction contracts also convert regularly to full-time offers, and EIT certification substantially strengthens an early-career application in this market.

Which industries hire the most civil engineers in San Jose?

Most civil engineer openings in San Jose sit in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Jose's sustained investment in transit infrastructure, tech campus development in North San Jose, and aging water and stormwater systems drive consistent demand across those sectors.

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