Civil Engineers in California
Civil engineers design and oversee the construction and maintenance of large infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, dams, airports, and water systems. They work for government agencies, construction firms, engineering companies, and private developers, splitting time between offices, job sites, and meetings with clients and contractors. In California the median pay is $122,500 a year, 21% above the national median of $100,840.
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Who is hiring in California
Openings in California and remote
- Civil Engineer · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Vandenberg AFB, California · $104349–$135657
- Water Infrastructure & Resilience Engineer (Civil/Environmental/Mechanical) · Concurrent Technologies Corporation · United States · Remote
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Civil Engineers.
Licenses and training in California
Civil Engineers pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 17-2051.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.