Civil Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Civil Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand across infrastructure, transportation, water resources, and higher-education campus development, with openings from entry-level project engineers through senior principals and department leads. Boston, Worcester, and Springfield anchor the bulk of hiring, with major employers like WSP, Jacobs, and MassDOT sustaining consistent civil engineering workforces across the state. The most in-demand specialties include transportation and highway design, stormwater and environmental compliance, and structural engineering for urban redevelopment projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles30
Top employerCivil & Environmental Consultants
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring19
Work type69% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Civil Engineer
Berkshire Design Group
Northampton, Massachusetts
Civil Engineering
Construction
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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City of Worcester
Junior Civil Engineer, Grade 3
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Junior Civil Engineer, Grade 3
City of Worcester
Worcester, Massachusetts
Compensation & Benefits
Consulting & Professional Services
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$33.41 - $40.71/hr
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Haugland Group
Civil Project Engineer - MA
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Civil Project Engineer - MA
Haugland Group
Springfield, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $145k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Entry Level Civil Engineer
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Entry Level Civil Engineer
Granite City Partners
Quincy, Massachusetts
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$70k - $75k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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GEI Consultants
Civil Engineer
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Civil Engineer
GEI Consultants
Franklin, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$80k - $90k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in ocean engineering
1,001-5,000

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Civil Engineer Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
8 jobs
Peabody
2 jobs
Waltham
2 jobs
Cambridge
2 jobs
Chelmsford
2 jobs
Dedham
1 job
Quincy
1 job
Woburn
1 job
Holyoke
1 job

Civil Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Civil & Environmental Consultants
Civil & Environmental Consultants3 open roles
SMMA
SMMA2 open roles
AECOM
AECOM2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in civil engineer jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Active Massachusetts Professional Engineer license or eligibility for PE licensure required
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation for design and drafting work
  • Experience with MassDOT project delivery standards and plan preparation guidelines
  • Familiarity with Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook and DEP environmental regulations
  • EIT certification or demonstrated progress toward PE licensure for early-career candidates

Civil Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a civil engineer in Massachusetts?

To become a licensed civil engineer in Massachusetts, you earn a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer in Training status, accumulate qualifying work experience, and then pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Licensure is issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. Most employers in Massachusetts require or strongly prefer candidates who are licensed or actively pursuing licensure.

How much do civil engineers make in Massachusetts?

Civil engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $106,730 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,280 for the lowest 10% to over $165,590 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire civil engineers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring civil engineers in Massachusetts right now include Civil & Environmental Consultants, SMMA, and AECOM, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's dense infrastructure investment pipeline and active university and transit development programs mean demand is consistent across both private consulting firms and public-sector agencies.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most civil engineer jobs?

Boston, Peabody, and Waltham have the most civil engineer openings in Massachusetts right now. Boston leads because of its concentration of large engineering consulting firms, MBTA capital projects, and major institutional development, while Worcester and Springfield draw demand from regional infrastructure programs, municipal public works departments, and MassDOT district offices serving central and western Massachusetts.

Are there remote civil engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they're rare. Civil engineering is largely site-dependent, with most roles requiring fieldwork, client meetings, or coordination with construction teams. About 69% of civil engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be in preliminary design, permitting document preparation, or project management tasks that can be handled off-site during specific project phases.

How can I get hired as a civil engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for junior engineer or engineer-in-training roles at Massachusetts-based consulting firms like WSP, Stantec, or VHB, which run structured new-graduate programs pairing early-career engineers with licensed mentors on active MassDOT and municipal projects. Adjacent entry points include CAD technician or engineering technician positions that transition into project engineer roles. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early and building a portfolio through senior design coursework or internships with Massachusetts public works agencies gives candidates a clear edge.

Where can I find and apply to civil engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to civil engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly from each listing.

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