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Civil Engineers in New York

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 New York the median pay is $103,760 a year, 3% above the national median of $100,840.

$103,760median pay in New York, per year
$84,740–$135,920middle half earn
17,500employed in New York
$100,840U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New York

101open roles like this on employer career sites, 9 in New York or remote
9employers hiring
75posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in New York 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 New York

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