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Wilson & Company’s Salt Lake City, UT office is seeking a Roadway EIT with experience in the design of transportation infrastructure, notably streets, highways, and interstates.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Perform roadway design and modeling utilizing Open Roads Designer
- Work with experienced designers and project managers as well as collaborating with other disciplines and subconsultants to deliver projects
- Primarily working on projects in Salt Lake City, UT with opportunities to support regional projects
- Efficiently communicate and partner with peers, senior staff, and clients.
Preferred Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
- 0 - 3 years’ experience in the design of streets and highways in accordance with local, state and/or federal regulations.
- Ability to effectively work with other engineers and technicians.
- Experience in CADD design software
Annual Salary range: $79,000 - $135,000
Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
About Us:
For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.
Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.
At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.
We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.
Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.
Wilson & Company’s Salt Lake City, UT office is seeking a Roadway EIT with experience in the design of transportation infrastructure, notably streets, highways, and interstates.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Perform roadway design and modeling utilizing Open Roads Designer
- Work with experienced designers and project managers as well as collaborating with other disciplines and subconsultants to deliver projects
- Primarily working on projects in Salt Lake City, UT with opportunities to support regional projects
- Efficiently communicate and partner with peers, senior staff, and clients.
Preferred Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
- 0 - 3 years’ experience in the design of streets and highways in accordance with local, state and/or federal regulations.
- Ability to effectively work with other engineers and technicians.
- Experience in CADD design software
Annual Salary range: $79,000 - $135,000
Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
About Us:
For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.
Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.
At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.
We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.
Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil engineering manager jobs.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required or expected within a defined period
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field
- Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and subconsultants
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or comparable design software
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred by many employers
- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships
Tips for Your Civil Engineering Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to project scale
Civil engineering manager roles weight your experience by project size and complexity. Quantify the dollar value of projects you led, the number of direct reports you managed, and delivery outcomes like schedule adherence and cost performance on each major engagement.
List your PE license prominently
Hiring managers for civil engineering manager roles scan for a Professional Engineer license before reading further. Put your PE license, state of licensure, and any specialty certifications like PMP or ENV SP in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists civil engineering manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by delivery method
Filter openings by the project delivery method your experience best matches, whether design-build, design-bid-build, or public-private partnership. Employers in each model look for different risk management and stakeholder coordination skills, so your cover letter should speak to whichever you know best.
Prepare for scope and staffing questions
Civil engineering manager interviews almost always include scenario questions about managing subcontractors, handling scope creep, and resolving permit delays. Prepare two or three specific examples where you navigated each situation, with concrete details about what you decided and what the outcome was.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base
Civil engineering manager offers often include vehicle allowances, project completion bonuses, and professional development budgets that vary widely between public-sector and private-sector employers. Know which of those components matter most to you before you enter salary conversations, and ask about each one explicitly.
Civil Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most civil engineering managers?
The most active employers for civil engineering managers right now are Kimley-Horn, WSP, and Stantec, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Infrastructure investment programs and municipal expansion projects are driving the bulk of current demand.
How many civil engineering manager jobs are remote?
About 50% of civil engineering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the site-dependent nature of most civil work. Roles centered on program management, client coordination, proposal writing, or agency oversight are the most likely to offer flexible or hybrid arrangements compared to field-based construction management positions.
How do you become a civil engineering manager?
Start by earning a civil engineering degree, then gain several years of field and design experience to build your technical foundation. Obtain your PE license, which is a standard prerequisite for management roles. Take on progressively larger project leadership responsibilities, develop client-facing skills, and pursue a PMP credential to strengthen your candidacy for senior management positions.
Can I get a civil engineering manager role without direct management experience?
Yes, especially if you've led project delivery teams informally or served as a lead engineer on complex projects. Employers in smaller firms or on fast-growing project teams often promote from senior engineer roles when candidates can show they've coordinated subconsultants, managed client expectations, and owned schedule and budget outcomes, even without a formal management title.
What does the civil engineering manager interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a phone screen focused on your project history and PE licensure, followed by a technical interview covering your discipline knowledge and software experience. A final round typically includes a panel with senior leadership and may involve a project case study or presentation. Public-sector roles often add a structured behavioral interview with scored questions.
Where can I find and apply to civil engineering manager jobs?
You can find and apply to civil engineering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, discipline, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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