Civil Engineer Jobs in Half Moon Bay, CA

A Civil Engineer plays a pivotal role in the construction industry, overseeing the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, dams, and airports. They are responsible for ensuring the safety and durability of these structures, including their ability to withstand natural disasters. Civil Engineers carry out site investigations, analyze survey reports, maps, and data, as well as plan and design the structures according to the gathered information. They also handle budgeting, time management, and communication with clients, architects, and contractors.

Pertinent skills for a Civil Engineer include strong mathematical and scientific ability, problem-solving skills, design skills, and knowledge of construction materials and methods. Proficiency in software like AutoCAD, as well as knowledge of building and construction codes, is highly valued. Certifications such as the Professional Engineer (PE) license, which requires a degree from an accredited engineering program, passing scores on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and Professional Engineering (PE) exams, and relevant work experience can enhance a Civil Engineer's credentials. Prior to becoming a Civil Engineer, individuals may take on roles such as Civil Engineering Intern, Junior Civil Engineer, or a Construction Project Engineer to gain practical experience in the field.

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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (20 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (20 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Location: Mountain View, CA - Hybrid Type: 6 Months - Contract (High probability of extension) Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Infrastructure...

Principal Infrastructure Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

We're looking for a player-coach to lead infrastructure at Unstructured.This role is perfect for a Principal Infrastructure Software Engineer ready to mentor or a hands-on Director who still loves...

Civil Engineer, Roads + Highways

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Join TYLin as a Civil Engineer for Roads + Highways and lead the charge in innovative design projects....

Civil Engineer - Land Development

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Our client is a local multidiciplinary civil engineering firm looking to add a Civil Engineer to their family-like team! They work projects of all sizes, and properly manage them....

Associate Civil Engineer

  • Hayward, CA (22 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA (22 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The classification of Associate Civil Engineer is the advanced journey level in the professional civil engineering series....

Sr. Infrastructure Engineer (Edge)

  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 5 days ago

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to...

Senior Environmental Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering and environmental consulting...

ML Infrastructure Engineer

  • Menlo Park, CA (12 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (12 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 5 days ago

ML Infrastructure Engineer ML Infrastructure Engineer Menlo Park, CA | On-Site | Full-Time/Direct Hire Client Opportunity | Through Phizenix Phizenix, a certified minority and women-led recruiting...

Senior Environmental Engineer I

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Roux Associates Inc Job Type: Regular Full Time Education: Bachelor's Degree Category: Engineering Date Opened: 4/3/2025 Organizational Unit: Oakland (R.R.11.0.00) Position Overview This position...

Senior Utilities Engineer (Specialist)

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description and Duties Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please...

Junior Bridge Engineer, for COWI in North America

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Junior Bridge Engineer, for COWI in North America COWI life insurance, vision insurance, sick time, 401(k) United States, California, Oakland 555 12th Street (Show on map) Jun 03, 2025 Junior...

AI Infrastructure Engineer, Model Serving Platform

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 6 days ago

AI Infrastructure Engineer, Model Serving Platform Scale AI, Inc. $175,000spanspan class="divider"-spanspan$220,000 USDspandivdivdivdiv class="content-conclusion"pPLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires...

Sr. Infrastructure Engineer, Samsung TV Plus

  • Mountain View, CA (20 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (20 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Position Summary Samsung TV Plus is a premium global entertainment service and is the most used streaming app on Samsung Smart TVs. A leader in FAST, Samsung TV Plus offers hundreds of channels...

AI Infrastructure Engineer - Autonomy

  • Mountain View, CA (20 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (20 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 7 days ago

About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the...

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IT Infrastructure Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 8 days ago

About us At Sierra, we're building a platform to enable every company in the world to build their own autonomous AI agents for everything from customer service to commerce. We are primarily an...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Half Moon Bay, CA

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Half Moon Bay, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.1%
Master's Degree
27.3%
High School or GED
9.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.0%
Associate's Degree
5.8%
Doctorate Degree
3.1%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Civil Engineers in Half Moon Bay, CA
4-6 years
28.6%
2-4 years
23.8%
None
23.8%
1-2 years
14.3%
6-8 years
4.8%
Less than 1 year
4.8%



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