Civil Project Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Civil project engineer jobs in Virginia are consistently active, driven by major transportation, infrastructure, and federal contractor work concentrated in the Northern Virginia corridor, Hampton Roads, and the Richmond metro. Employers such as AECOM, Parsons Corporation, and Kimley-Horn have established Virginia offices and hire civil project engineers at every level from entry-level EIT to senior project manager. The most in-demand specialties include transportation design, stormwater and site development, and highway and bridge engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles41
Top employerBowman
Top cityRichmond, VA
Cities hiring19
Work type68% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Quality Control Manager (QCM) - USACE CIVIL PROJECT
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Quality Control Manager (QCM) - USACE CIVIL PROJECT
THREE OAKS
Portsmouth, Virginia
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
$80k - $120k/yr
On-Site
CPR Certification

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Jacobs
Federal Project Manager - Civil Works
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Federal Project Manager - Civil Works
Jacobs
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$121k - $160k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree
10,000+

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Little Diversified Architectural Consulting
Civil Engineering Project Manager
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Civil Engineering Project Manager
Little Diversified Architectural Consulting
McLean, Virginia
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Hybrid

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Legacy Engineering, PC
Civil Engineering Project Manager
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Civil Engineering Project Manager
Legacy Engineering, PC
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Compliance & Risk
Environmental Science
Project Management
$110k - $155k/yr
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Federal Project Manager - Civil Works
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Federal Project Manager - Civil Works
Jacobs
Arlington, Virginia
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$121k - $185k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree
10,000+

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Civil Project Engineer Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Virginia Beach
4 jobs
Herndon
3 jobs
Arlington
3 jobs
Manassas
2 jobs
Midlothian
2 jobs
Fredericksburg
2 jobs
Charlottesville
2 jobs
Forest
1 job

Civil Project Engineer Job Market in Virginia

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

Who's Hiring

Bowman
Bowman5 open roles
J+M Infrastructure
J+M Infrastructure5 open roles
Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Virginia Employers Look For

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

  • Virginia Professional Engineer license or Engineer-in-Training registration actively held or in progress
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related engineering discipline required
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation for design and project documentation
  • Experience with VDOT standards, specifications, and project delivery processes
  • Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and subconsultant coordination
  • Strong written communication skills for technical reports, permits, and client correspondence

Civil Project Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a civil project engineer in Virginia?

You become a civil project engineer in Virginia by earning a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program and passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn an Engineer-in-Training designation through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. After gaining qualifying work experience under a licensed Professional Engineer, you sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. A Virginia PE license is often required or strongly preferred for project-level responsibility.

How much do civil project engineers make in Virginia?

Civil project engineers in Virginia earn a median of about $97,120 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,000 for the lowest 10% to over $150,710 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire civil project engineers in Virginia?

Employers hiring civil project engineers in Virginia right now include Bowman, J+M Infrastructure, and Westwood Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal agencies and VDOT-funded infrastructure programs keeps demand strong across both private consulting firms and public-sector contractors throughout the state.

Which Virginia cities have the most civil project engineer jobs?

Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Herndon account for the largest share of civil project engineer openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia leads because of its density of federal contractors and major transportation projects, while Richmond and Hampton Roads generate steady demand through VDOT regional offices, port infrastructure work, and municipal development projects tied to significant population growth in those corridors.

Are there remote civil project engineer jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're rare. Civil project engineering is largely site-dependent, involving field visits, agency coordination, and hands-on design reviews that require a physical presence. About 32% of civil project engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically cover tasks like preliminary design, report writing, or CAD drafting rather than construction observation or client-facing project management.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to engineering consulting firms as a staff engineer or EIT, where you work under a licensed PE toward your own licensure. Large Virginia-based or Virginia-active firms such as AECOM, Kimley-Horn, and Dewberry run structured new-graduate programs. Lateral moves from construction inspection or survey technician roles are also common. Holding an active Virginia EIT registration and any internship experience with VDOT projects or site development work gives candidates a measurable edge.

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

You can find and apply to civil project engineer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and target location, and apply directly to each position.

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