Civil Engineer Jobs in Los Gatos, 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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EnnoPure,Inc.

Junior Environmental Engineer

  • EnnoPure,Inc.
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • EnnoPure,Inc.
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview: Our company was co-founded by Prof. Yi Cui, Director of Precourt Institute Stanford University and CEO Meng Sui from EEnotech Group, Inc. After joining the general water technology, our...

Lead DevOps Engineer/ Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

We are looking for a **Lead DevOps Engineer/Cloud Infrastructure Engineer** to take ownership of cloud infrastructure automation and enable scalable, secure deployments across our organization....

Autonomous Vehicle Infrastructure Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (11 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (11 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

About the Role We are seeking an individual who is passionate about creating the foundational infrastructure to support Uber's autonomous vehicle partnerships throughout the US and around the...

Sr. Infrastructure Engineer, Simulation Cluster

  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

The Simulations Team is responsible for software engineering and operations of large-scale software infrastructure used in Software-in-the-Loop and Processor-in-the-Loop simulations of Tesla...

Civil Engineer Opportunity

  • Santa Cruz, CA (14 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (14 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Skills: Imagination, energy and self-motivation Civil and/or structural design experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D Proficiency in MS Office,...

Civil Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in civil engineering or related field and or equivalent relevant experience; Masters or Ph.D. degree preferred....

ML Infrastructure Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (11 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (11 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

ML Infrastructure Engineer Sunnyvale, CA Full Time Posted by: Evolve Group Posted: Tuesday, 29 April 2025 About the Company We are partnering with a cutting-edge AI research lab that is building...

Senior Staff Infrastructure Engineer - IaC

  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products...

Civil Engineer (Professional Engineer)

  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

problem solve Software experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and other applicable engineer design tools P.E. is preferred but would consider a strong E.I.T who can obtain their P.E. within...

Senior ML Infrastructure Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 3 days ago

About Us: Hippocratic AI has developed a safety-focused Large Language Model (LLM) for healthcare. The company believes that a safe LLM can dramatically improve healthcare accessibility and health...

Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (11 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (11 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

One of our portfolio companies is an innovative AI and robotics start-up on a mission to revolutionize robotics through Generative AI and advanced robotics technologies. We're seeking a Senior AI...

Data Infrastructure Engineer, Client Customer Solutions

  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Data Infrastructure Engineer, Client Customer Solutions#25-61792 $60.72-$77.60 per hour Mountain View, CA All On-site Job Description Our Client, a Technology company, is looking for a Data...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary: The Senior Infrastructure Engineer at Lunar Energy will be instrumental in designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable and secure infrastructure solutions across on-premise and...

Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer - DGX Cloud

  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 6 days ago

DGXC SRE at NVIDIA ensures that our internal and external facing GPU cloud services run maximum reliability and uptime as promised to the users and at the same time enabling developers to make...

Senior Transportation Highway/Roadway Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 7 days ago

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Los Gatos, CA

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Los Gatos, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.1%
Master's Degree
27.3%
High School or GED
9.5%
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 Los Gatos, 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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