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Civil Engineers in Connecticut

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 Connecticut the median pay is $103,150 a year, 2% above the national median of $100,840.

$103,150median pay in Connecticut, per year
$83,390–$130,150middle half earn
4,370employed in Connecticut
$100,840U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Connecticut

101open roles like this on employer career sites, 4 in Connecticut or remote
9employers hiring
75posted in the last 7 days
TX · NY · PAwhere most openings are

Openings in Connecticut and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

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

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingMathematicsCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingScienceSystems Analysis

Knowledge areas

DesignEngineering and TechnologyBuilding and ConstructionMathematics (knowledge)English LanguagePhysics

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Civil Engineers.

Licenses and training in Connecticut

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O*NET-SOC 17-2051.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Connecticut, annual.