Civil engineering jobs

Civil engineering is one of the largest discipline categories on AECjobs.co, with roles ranging across water and wastewater, transportation and roadway, land development, environmental, and site civil. Hiring firms include large national practices (HDR, AECOM, Burns & McDonnell, Stantec, Black & Veatch), regional players (ICON Engineering, Terracon, RMG), and specialty consultancies.

Compensation on current postings runs $85k to $130k for PE-track project engineers, $130k to $200k for senior engineers and project managers, and $175k to $275k+ for directors, practice leads, and principal engineers. Senior Business Development hybrid roles at large firms (combining technical and growth responsibilities) frequently exceed $250k.

Colorado’s water resources focus (Front Range Urban Corridor growth, Western Slope agriculture, Colorado River basin planning) drives significant civil hiring. Transportation and infrastructure growth tied to population expansion keeps PM and principal-level demand high year-round.