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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Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Build and DevEx

  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

Enfabrica is at the forefront of building cutting edge networking silicon and system software to drive the revolution in AI and accelerated computing infrastructure at scale. We are looking for a...

Senior Deep Learning Infrastructure Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 2 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...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

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

About Groq Groq delivers fast, efficient AI inference. Our LPU-based system powers GroqCloud, giving businesses and developers the speed and scale they need. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we...

Senior Traffic Engineer Supervising Traffic Engineer

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

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. 8+ years of relevant experience....

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

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

Senior Cloud Infrastructure EngineerThis role has been designated as Remote/Teleworker, which means you will primarily work from home. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global...

Remote Work

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Engineer

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

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Engineer JD Job Description The VDI Engineer will work closely with VDI engineers and CAD/Developer leads on various engineering level activities. This position will...

Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development

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

Our client is a local multidiciplinary civil engineering firm looking to add a Senior Civil Engineer to their growing team. This person MUST be well versed in land development projects....

Civil Engineer - Land Development

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

Assistant Civil Engineer

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

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in civil engineering or possession of a valid Engineer-In-Training Certificate, and two years of experience in professional civil...

Civil Engineer (Professional Engineer)

  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 8 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...

Test Site Civil Engineer (R3522)

  • Campbell, CA (4 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Campbell, CA (4 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Required qualifications: B.S. in Civil Engineering or related STEM field....

Sr. Infrastructure Engineer (Edge)

  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 9 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...

ML Infrastructure Engineer

  • Menlo Park, CA (19 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (19 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 9 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...

AI Infrastructure Engineer - Multi-Cloud CDN Platform

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

Team DescriptionThe TIGE CDN Platform Dev team provides a highly available, cost-efficient, and top-performing global multi-cloud CDN platform for ByteDance's internal customers by integrating...

Sr. Infrastructure Engineer, Samsung TV Plus

  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 11 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...

Demographic Data for Los Gatos, CA

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Los Gatos, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Los Gatos, 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
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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