Remote Civil Engineer Jobs
Remote Civil Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like transportation planning, environmental consulting, and infrastructure design, with companies ranging from remote-first engineering consultancies to distributed teams at large civil and environmental firms. Employers hiring remotely right now include Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Rimkus, and Wiley | Wilson. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Olsson is seeking a Senior Engineer on our Federal Engineering and Design Team. In this role, you'll help shape critical infrastructure projects that support military bases, VA campuses, and other essential government facilities. You'll be part of a high-performing, collaborative team delivering innovative civil engineering solutions that meet rigorous federal standards and exceed client expectations.
Acting as lead design engineer, you will spearhead some of the firm's most demanding projects. Responsibilities include preparing planning and design documents, performing design calculations, developing and maintaining team and client standards, and overseeing quality assurance/quality control efforts. You'll also advise on complex technical challenges and coordinate closely with Olsson teams, clients, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
This position may involve travel to job sites for observation and client meetings and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Olsson's growing federal portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and guide complex civil design efforts for federal projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Serve as technical lead or project manager on high-profile federal assignments, driving scope, schedule, and budget alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
- Review and approve planning documents, design calculations, and technical specifications, ensuring consistency with federal standards such as UFC, DoD, and VA requirements.
- Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting best practices in design, documentation, and client engagement.
- Lead quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes, providing strategic oversight and resolving complex design challenges.
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external consultants, ensuring seamless communication and integrated project delivery.
- Contribute to strategic proposal development, shaping winning responses to federal RFPs and expanding Olsson's federal portfolio.
- Represent Olsson in client meetings and site visits, offering expert guidance from concept through construction and ensuring client satisfaction.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in civil/site design, ideally with federal clients.
- Proficiency in Civil 3D and other relevant design software.
- Deep understanding of DoD, VA, and federal design standards and processes.
- Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to coordinate complex projects.
Why Join Us
- Contribute to projects that serve national interests and make a difference in communities.
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote options.
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including remote options, to support your work-life balance.
- Thrive in a supportive culture that values professional development and teamwork.
At Olsson, your expertise drives progress on projects that matter. If you're passionate about federal civil engineering and ready to elevate your career, we want to hear from you.
#LI-HO1
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the "CCPA"), this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.
For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Olsson is seeking a Senior Engineer on our Federal Engineering and Design Team. In this role, you'll help shape critical infrastructure projects that support military bases, VA campuses, and other essential government facilities. You'll be part of a high-performing, collaborative team delivering innovative civil engineering solutions that meet rigorous federal standards and exceed client expectations.
Acting as lead design engineer, you will spearhead some of the firm's most demanding projects. Responsibilities include preparing planning and design documents, performing design calculations, developing and maintaining team and client standards, and overseeing quality assurance/quality control efforts. You'll also advise on complex technical challenges and coordinate closely with Olsson teams, clients, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
This position may involve travel to job sites for observation and client meetings and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Olsson's growing federal portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and guide complex civil design efforts for federal projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Serve as technical lead or project manager on high-profile federal assignments, driving scope, schedule, and budget alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
- Review and approve planning documents, design calculations, and technical specifications, ensuring consistency with federal standards such as UFC, DoD, and VA requirements.
- Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting best practices in design, documentation, and client engagement.
- Lead quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes, providing strategic oversight and resolving complex design challenges.
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external consultants, ensuring seamless communication and integrated project delivery.
- Contribute to strategic proposal development, shaping winning responses to federal RFPs and expanding Olsson's federal portfolio.
- Represent Olsson in client meetings and site visits, offering expert guidance from concept through construction and ensuring client satisfaction.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in civil/site design, ideally with federal clients.
- Proficiency in Civil 3D and other relevant design software.
- Deep understanding of DoD, VA, and federal design standards and processes.
- Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to coordinate complex projects.
Why Join Us
- Contribute to projects that serve national interests and make a difference in communities.
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote options.
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including remote options, to support your work-life balance.
- Thrive in a supportive culture that values professional development and teamwork.
At Olsson, your expertise drives progress on projects that matter. If you're passionate about federal civil engineering and ready to elevate your career, we want to hear from you.
#LI-HO1
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the "CCPA"), this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.
For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
- Construction & Real Estate
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote civil engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation for design and drafting work
- Experience with project management tools and construction document preparation
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes and permitting processes
- Familiarity with geotechnical reports, site grading, drainage design, or structural analysis software
Tips for Your Remote Civil Engineer Job Search
Build a portfolio of digital project deliverables
Remote civil engineering employers can't walk your site or watch you work. Assemble design drawings, reports, and calculations you've produced independently, and make them easy to share. Concrete deliverables show you can own a workstream without an office around you.
Demonstrate fluency in remote design tools
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and cloud-based project management platforms signals you're ready for distributed team workflows. Mention version-control habits and file-sharing practices in your resume, since remote employers screen for candidates who can collaborate asynchronously without losing document integrity.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote civil engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your discipline and experience level and apply directly. Remote postings often close fast, so applying as soon as a role appears gives you an advantage.
Prepare for async-heavy remote interviews
Remote civil engineering interviews frequently include written technical exercises or take-home design tasks before any live call. Practice explaining your engineering decisions in writing, as clearly as you would verbally, because remote employers evaluate your communication ability alongside your technical output.
Remote Civil Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote civil engineer job?
Target companies that operate distributed teams, including remote-first engineering consultancies, environmental firms, and infrastructure planning organizations that rely on digital workflows. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and demonstrated ability to manage deliverables independently. Showing async collaboration skills and a portfolio of completed project documentation gives you a clear edge over candidates with no remote experience.
Which companies hire remote civil engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote civil engineers include Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Rimkus, and Wiley | Wilson, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote civil engineer roles tend to come from engineering consultancies, environmental services firms, and infrastructure planning companies that structure project work around digital tools and distributed teams.
Can you get a remote civil engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level civil engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-office mentorship. Environmental consulting firms and smaller civil design companies are more likely to hire junior remote candidates. Showing completed CAD projects, relevant internship work, or contributions to design exercises helps demonstrate you can deliver without close supervision.
Do you need a degree for remote civil engineer jobs?
Usually, yes. Most remote civil engineer roles require a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field, and many require a Professional Engineer license for senior work. That said, remote employers also weigh your software proficiency, project portfolio, and ability to produce accurate deliverables independently, so strong demonstrated skills can offset gaps in a traditional credential path for certain roles.
Which industries hire the most remote civil engineers?
Most remote civil engineer openings sit in Consulting & Professional Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Technology & Software, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire civil engineers remotely because their project workflows, from design and analysis to reporting and coordination, can be managed effectively across distributed teams using digital tools.
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