Civil Engineer Jobs in Hayward, 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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Principal Geotechnical / Civil Engineer

  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Office, and similar computer programs....

Administrative Aid, Traffic Safety and CAD Civil Engineer

  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

CAD Civil Engineer 4 years of field experience in piping Experience with CAD, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Excellent writing skills necessary. Please send resume for consideration....

Senior Civil Engineer (remote allowed)

  • Walnut Creek, CA (13 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (13 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Submittal reviews, requests for information, and change orders related to construction management. Assistance in project scope and budget development....

Infrastructure Engineer Intern (Compute Infrastructure - Cloud-Native)- 2026 Start(PHD)

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago

About Team:The Compute Infrastructure team uses Kubernetes and Serverless technologies to build a large, reliable, and efficient compute infrastructure. This infrastructure powers hundreds of...

Civil Engineer

  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Proficiency with design software including but not limited to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, ArcGIS, WaterCAD....

Senior Deep Learning Infrastructure Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 3 days ago

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized...

Infrastructure Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Accenture Flex offers you the flexibility of local fixed-duration project-based work powered by Accenture, a leading global professional services company. Accenture is consistently recognized on...

Founding Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Company Thunder Compute is the cheapest, easiest GPU cloud for developers. We're a 4-person, seed-funded team (approaching Series A) with 100%+ MoM growth. In-person today in Atlanta; relocating...

Infrastructure Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Infrastructure Engineer Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Infrastructure Engineer to join our IT Operations team to manage and support our on-premises data center infrastructure , focusing on...

Civil Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Civil Engineer This is a Full-Time (On-Site) position in San Jose, CA with a Water Utility/Water Treatment & Distribution Company....

Data Center Infrastructure Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 8 days ago

We are seeking a highly technical and versatile Infrastructure Systems Integration Engineer to serve as the connective tissue across our data center, networking, and systems engineering domains....

Enterprise Infrastructure Engineer - Enterprise Storage

  • Fremont, CA (8 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (8 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 9 days ago

As one of the leading engineering teams in the enterprise world, our goal is to provide a solid foundation and platform for Meta businesses to build services and run workloads. As an Enterprise...

Civil Engineer

  • Walnut Creek, CA (13 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (13 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree Previous experience in general civil engineering Professional Engineer (PE) license....

Senior Site Civil Engineer

  • Walnut Creek, CA (13 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (13 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 9 days ago

As a Senior Civil Engineer in this role, you will be involved and directly impact the following project types\: Department of defense projects for various agencies (USACE, Air Force, Space Force, Navy...

Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans

  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov Director's EEO Policy: Director's EEO Policy Statement: Special Requirements Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Hayward, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Hayward, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.2%
Master's Degree
27.4%
High School or GED
9.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.9%
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 Hayward, 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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