Construction Engineering Jobs

A Construction Engineer is a key professional in the construction industry, responsible for designing, planning, managing, and overseeing construction projects. Their work can range from constructing buildings, bridges, and roads to managing water supply systems and sewage treatment plants. They apply the principles of civil engineering to ensure that the structures are safe, sustainable, and of the highest quality. Additionally, they are in charge of managing budgets, hiring subcontractors, and ensuring projects are delivered on time.

Important skills for a Construction Engineer include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills. They should be proficient with relevant software applications and have a firm understanding of construction materials, methods, and codes. Certifications such as the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or the Professional Engineer (PE) license can provide a competitive edge. Prior to becoming a Construction Engineer, individuals can hold roles such as a Construction Superintendent, Project Engineer, or Site Engineer, all of which provide an essential foundation in understanding the planning and execution of construction projects.

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Associate Project Engineer

  • Redding, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check....

Reliability Engineer/Specialist

  • Oro Grande, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Oro Grande, CA
  • 6 hours ago

union contract Understanding of California state labor laws related to wage and hour Experience working in a cement or construction materials plant Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit...

Weyerhaeuser

Plant Engineer

YOU ARE… an influencer, critical thinker, and collaborator to your stakeholders. You are passionate about safety, developing people, and your background in [wood sciences, wood products,...

DPI Labs, Inc.

Principal Engineer

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have extensive experience with FAA processes, requirement, documentation and submittal....

Weld Systems Controls Project Engineer

  • Shelby Township, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Shelby Township, MI
  • 1 day ago

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment...

DDEC, LLC

Project Engineer - Civil

Position: Project Engineer Company: DDEC Location: Delray Beach, FL Website: ddec.com Join our Team as a Project Engineer at DDEC LLC! Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with DDEC LLC?...

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. R&D Engineer-Prototyping This position is located in Enfield, CT About the Company: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (more widely known simply as “Ruger”) is the nation’s...

Manufacturing Engineer

  • Euclid, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Euclid, OH
  • 2 days ago

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment...

Ashton North LLC

Quality Engineer

Quality Engineers – Aerospace & Defense | Columbus, MS Location: Columbus, MS 39701 Positions Available: 3 Salary: Up to $115,000 Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Thursday (occasional...

Ashton North LLC

Safety Engineer

Quality Engineer – EHS Focus | Aerospace & Defense Location: Coumbus, Mississippi Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site Precision. Compliance. Safety. If those three words resonate with how you...

Maintenance Reliability Engineer

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 2 days ago

Maintenance Reliability Engineer Strong working knowledge of diverse manufacturing processes Cement process knowledge Proficiencies in Predictive and Preventative Maintenance CAD Are you looking...

Downstream Project Engineer

  • Ellenwood, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Ellenwood, GA
  • 2 days ago

ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oreal, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their...

Controls Engineer

  • Brownsburg, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Brownsburg, IN
  • 2 days ago

Maintenance Mechanic "To become the worlds greatest baker, we need the worlds greatest team members!" What FGF Offers: FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership...

Plant Operator - Stationary Engineer

  • Tybee Island, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Tybee Island, GA
  • 2 days ago

The Plant Operator is responsible for operating, maintaining, and performing repairs on critical assets throughout the plants campus-wide in such manner as to eliminate system downtime and ensure...

Construction Engineering Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Quality in Construction
Poor quality builds have a detrimental impact on the construction industry. On this course, you will tackle this problem with professional research and insight into the delivery of quality...
BIM for Construction
Learn how to couple BIM and traditional scheduling and cost-estimating tools to develop 4D, 5D, and nD models for effective construction applications This course is the second of a sequence of...
Construction Management
Learn to successfully manage construction projects and deliver with the skills of a modern Construction Manager. In this program you will learn to successfully manage construction projects and...

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Salary for Construction Engineering Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Construction Engineerings offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.6%
Master's Degree
25.2%
High School or GED
9.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.3%
Associate's Degree
7.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Construction Engineerings
2-4 years
37.5%
1-2 years
12.5%
Less than 1 year
12.5%
None
12.5%
4-6 years
8.3%
6-8 years
8.3%
10+ years
4.2%
8-10 years
4.2%



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