Civil Engineer Jobs in Port Costa, 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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Infrastructure Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Meter's mission and long term ambition The internet runs the world-data centers, offices, manufacturing facilities, schools, etc., spend billions annually on computer networking to stay...

Associate Environmental Engineer (5207) - Water Quality Division (WQD), Burlingame, CA - SFPUC (156947)

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Three (3) years of verifiable professional engineering experience of which two (2) years of professional experience equivalent to the City & County of San Francisco Class 5203 Assistant Civil Engineer...

Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner - Fall 2025

  • Oakland, CA (18 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (18 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

GeneralMicrosoft Excel, GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), and/or CAD (AutoCAD, Microstation). Traffic Operations AnalysisHCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, and/or Sidra....

Civil Engineer (0480U), Facilities Services - 78361

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

The Civil Engineer serves as the resident expert and project manager with respect to the campus's water, sewer and storm drain distribution systems....

Senior Civil Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

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Environmental Engineer - Remediation

  • Oakland, CA (18 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA (18 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

management....

Civil Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Software experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation and other applicable engineer design tools. For additional information on this opportunity contact Jace Larson directly at .......

Associate Civil Engineer

  • Concord, CA (11 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Concord, CA (11 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The Community Development Department (CDD) is currently seeking to fill one limited-term Associate Civil Engineer vacancy....

Civil Engineer - Multi-Faceted Opportunity!

  • Lafayette, CA (11 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lafayette, CA (11 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Very healthy pipeline of both past and present projects Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering 3+ years of experience REQUIRED Must be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D Ability to...

Senior Utilities Engineer (Specialist)

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Required: Experience in evaluating complex engineering documents; Experience in application of regulation and code; Experience in project and construction management; Experience in safety oversight....

Civil Engineer

  • Martinez, CA (5 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Martinez, CA (5 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 5 days ago

with clients, architects, and other professionals Ability to assess clients' needs, schedules and requirements AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency Apply now for your next step in your Civil Engineer career...

Civil Engineer - Land Development

  • San Ramon, CA (21 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (21 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Our client is a local multidiciplinary civil engineering firm looking to add a Civil Engineer to their growing team. Signing bonus & end of year bonus potential!!...

ML Infrastructure Engineer, Safeguards

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 8 days ago

About Anthropic Anthropic's mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a...

Transportation Engineer (Continuous)

  • Oakland, CA (18 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (18 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 9 days ago

What you will typically be responsible for: Performing professional engineering transportation, traffic, and civil engineering work....

Senior Traffic Engineer Supervising Traffic Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Port Costa, CA)
  • 9 days ago

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

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Port Costa, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Port Costa, 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 Port Costa, 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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