Civil Engineer Jobs in Scotts Valley, 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 Civil Engineer/Project Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Our client is a local civil engineering and land surveying firm looking to add a Senior Civil Engineer/PM to their team locally. They are one of the top firms in the state!...

Principal Member of Technical Staff - AI/ML Infrastructure Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

As an AI/ML Infrastructure Engineer on the GPU Strategic Customers Engineering team, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports our...

Associate Civil Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Registration as a civil engineer in the State of California at the time of appointment....

Civil Engineer - Land Development

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 1 day 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....

AI Infrastructure Engineer - Multi-Cloud CDN Platform

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 2 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. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

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

Position Summary Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Sr. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Project Delivery...

Civil Engineer, PE (Land Dev, 10+ YOE)

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Civil Design Project Manager (PE) – Land Development Hybrid | Northern California Region Salary: $130,000 – $156,000 Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to step into a high-impact...

Civil Engineer, PE (Land Dev, 10+ YOE)

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Civil Design Project Manager (PE) – Land Development Hybrid | Northern California Region Salary: $130,000 – $156,000 Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to step into a high-impact...

Civil Engineer, PE (Land Dev, 10+ YOE)

  • Campbell, CA (18 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Campbell, CA (18 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Civil Design Project Manager (PE) – Land Development Hybrid | Northern California Region Salary: $130,000 – $156,000 Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to step into a high-impact...

Civil Engineer, PE (Land Dev, 10+ YOE)

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Civil Design Project Manager (PE) – Land Development Hybrid | Northern California Region Salary: $130,000 – $156,000 Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to step into a high-impact...

Civil Engineer, PE (Land Dev, 10+ YOE)

  • Los Gatos, CA (14 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (14 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Civil Design Project Manager (PE) – Land Development Hybrid | Northern California Region Salary: $130,000 – $156,000 Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to step into a high-impact...

Civil Engineer, PE (Land Dev, 10+ YOE)

  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Civil Design Project Manager (PE) – Land Development Hybrid | Northern California Region Salary: $130,000 – $156,000 Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to step into a high-impact...

Sr. / Staff Data Infrastructure Engineer for Lakehouse, Apple Data Platform

  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Jun 23, 2025 Role Number: 200606943 The Apple Data Platform team, part of the Services organization, powers analytics and machine learning across Apple. Our mission is...

On-device ML Infrastructure Engineer (Fine-tuning and Customization)

  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 8 days ago

The On-Device Machine Learning team at Apple is responsible for enabling the Research to Production lifecycle of cutting edge machine learning models that power magical user experiences on Apple's...

IT Infrastructure Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Scotts Valley, CA)
  • 10 days ago

About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Scotts Valley, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.

Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Scotts Valley, 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 Scotts Valley, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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