Civil Engineer Jobs in Santa Cruz, 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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Transportation Engineer (Civil)

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 1 day ago

Permit Inspector - Civil Department of Transportation JC-487057 - Permit Inspector - Civil TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL) $6,299.00 - $11,798.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired...

Civil Engineer (Reverse commute to Santa Cruz)

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 2 days ago

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (No exceptions do not contact unless you meet ALL of these qualifications): Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program Great communication...

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

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 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

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 8 days ago

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

SWE - Sr ML Infrastructure Engineer, Siri User Experience Metrics and Data

  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Aug 14, 2025 Role Number: 20... We are seeking a Senior ML Infrastructure Engineer to design, build, and scale the foundational systems that power our machine learning...

Data Center Infrastructure Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 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....

Infrastructure Engineer Intern (Compute Infrastructure - Cloud-Native )- 2026 Summer (MS/BS)

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 13 days ago

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

Civil Engineer

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 14 days ago

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (No exceptions do not contact unless you meet ALL of these qualifications): Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program Great communication...

Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer NVIDIA 2.7 ( ) Santa Clara, CA # JR1988528 Position summary aningful impact at a fast-moving company that is spearheading the next wave in computing technology....

Data Infrastructure Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Data Infrastructure Engineer Data Infrastructure Engineer Onsite, 5 days/week in Mountain view, CA Full Time/Direct Hire Engineering experience (in data infrastructure) Programming skills, in...

Senior ASIC Front End Infrastructure Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 17 days ago

NVIDIA is seeking elite ASIC RTL/Verification ASIC engineers to develop the core Verification and RTL infrastructure of the world's leading GPUs. This position offers the opportunity to have a...

Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer - DGX Cloud

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 17 days ago

NVIDIA is looking for an outstanding, passionate, and talented Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer to join our DGX Cloud group. This engineering role will design, build and maintain large scale...

Sr Machine Learning Infrastructure Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobes all about. We give everyonefrom emerging artists to global brandseverything they need to design and deliver exceptional...

Senior ML Infrastructure Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Jul 01, 2025 Role Number: 20... The Intelligence Platform team empowers clients across Apples operating systems with high quality user-centric knowledge and inferences...

Infrastructure Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 23 days ago

IT Infrastructure Team Lead Type of Position: Contract-to-Hire Location: San Jose. 100% in-Office presence required. Reporting to Sr. IT Services Director, IT Infrastructure Team Lead will lead...

Demographic Data for Santa Cruz, CA

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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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