Civil Project Engineer Jobs

Civil Project Engineer jobs are open across construction, infrastructure, transportation, and environmental consulting, from entry-level project engineer to senior and principal roles, with specializations in site development, structural engineering, and water resources. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles4,136+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerHDR
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type79% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Sundt
Senior Heavy Civil Project Engineer
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Senior Heavy Civil Project Engineer
Sundt
Phoenix, Arizona
Project & Program Management
Construction Management
Specialized Engineering
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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LPA, Inc.
Civil Project Engineer
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LPA, Inc.
Added 4d ago
Civil Project Engineer
LPA, Inc.
San Diego, California
Civil & Structural Engineering
Construction Management
Civil Engineering
$90k - $145k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
Civil Project Engineer
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Added 5d ago
Civil Project Engineer
Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
Norwell, Massachusetts
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
$80 - $84/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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HDR
Civil Project Engineer
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HDR
Added 6d ago
Civil Project Engineer
HDR
Hagåtña, GU
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Jobot
Civil Project Engineer
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Jobot
Added 6d ago
Civil Project Engineer
Jobot
Harrisville, Utah
Civil & Structural Engineering
Construction Management
Civil Engineering
$80k - $150k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Civil Project Engineer Job Market

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

Who's Hiring

  • HDR
    HDR176
  • BKF Engineers
    BKF Engineers140
  • Westwood Professional Services
    Westwood Professional Services138
  • Garver
    Garver126
  • Kimley-Horn
    Kimley-Horn117

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services2,975
  • Construction & Real Estate677
  • Technology & Software221
  • Energy177
  • Healthcare & Medical Services115

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in civil project engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation for design and drafting tasks
  • Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and subconsultant coordination
  • Familiarity with local, state, and federal permitting and regulatory review processes
  • EIT certification or active Professional Engineer licensure preferred or required
  • Strong written communication skills for reports, specifications, and client deliverables

Tips for Your Civil Project Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to project scale

Civil project engineer listings almost always ask for project value or scope. Quantify the construction budgets, acreage, or lane-miles you managed. Recruiters compare candidates by the scale of work they have owned, so make those numbers visible.

List your software before your duties

AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, HEC-RAS, and SWMM are screened before hiring managers read your job descriptions. Put your software suite near the top of your resume so applicant tracking systems flag you as a match from the first scan.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists civil project engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter by project delivery method

Design-build, design-bid-build, and CM-at-risk roles require different day-to-day skills. When you read a listing, identify which delivery method the employer uses, then tailor your cover letter to show you have worked in that specific structure.

Prepare a portfolio of permit approvals

Interviewers for civil roles routinely ask what you have taken through agency review. Pull two or three examples where you led the permitting process, note the agencies involved, and be ready to walk through how you resolved comments.

Negotiate your PE exam study support

If you are unlicensed, ask about paid study leave, exam fee reimbursement, and internal mentorship before you accept an offer. Many firms budget for this but only extend it when candidates ask, so raise it during the offer conversation.

Civil Project Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most civil project engineers?

The companies hiring the most civil project engineers right now include HDR, BKF Engineers, and Westwood Professional Services, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is particularly strong at infrastructure-focused firms and public-sector agencies overseeing transportation and water projects.

How many civil project engineer jobs are remote?

About 21% of civil project engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than most engineering disciplines because site visits and agency coordination are core parts of the role. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid schedules are environmental permitting, hydraulic modeling, and construction document production.

How do you become a civil project engineer?

You typically earn a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program, pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an Engineer in Training, and then gain field and design experience under a licensed Professional Engineer. After accumulating the required experience hours, you sit for the PE exam. Most employers expect you to pursue licensure progressively while working on increasingly complex projects.

Can you get hired as a civil project engineer with little experience?

Yes, many firms hire engineers with limited experience into project engineer roles when they have relevant internship work, strong technical coursework, or an EIT credential. The strongest entry-level candidates show they have touched real deliverables, such as grading plans, drainage calculations, or permit applications, even briefly during school. Applying to firms that run structured training programs or mentorship tracks gives you the best footing early in your career.

What does the civil project engineer interview process look like?

Most civil project engineer interviews begin with a phone screen covering your background and software experience, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past projects in detail, discuss how you managed scope or schedule challenges, and sometimes work through a short design scenario. A final round often includes meeting team leads and may touch on client communication or permitting experience. Reference checks are standard before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to civil project engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to civil project engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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