Job description template
Civil Engineer Job Description Template
A copy-ready civil engineer job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.
Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows civil engineers earn a median of $100,840 ($48.48/hour); the middle 50% earn $79,930–$129,680.
Job title
Civil Engineer
Job summary
[Company name] is seeking a dependable civil engineer to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will design infrastructure projects, analyze loads, soils and water flow and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.
Responsibilities
- Design infrastructure projects
- Analyze loads, soils and water flow
- Prepare plans and specifications
- Estimate costs
- Manage construction
- Review plans for code compliance
- Inspect existing infrastructure
- Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Current license or certification as required by [state]
- Working knowledge of structural analysis and hydraulics
- Problem solving and communication
- [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]
Preferred qualifications
- Engineer in Training (EIT)
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Structural Engineer (SE)
- Experience with autoCAD Civil 3D
Skills
- Geotechnical engineering
- CAD and design software
- Construction management
- Codes and standards
- Leadership
- Attention to detail
Work environment and schedule
Civil engineers work in offices and at construction sites. Most work full-time; deadlines and site work can bring longer hours.
Pay and benefits
$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]
Equal opportunity
[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Tips for a civil engineer job posting that attracts applicants
- Use the title candidates search for. “Civil Engineer” is the clearest; alternates include Structural Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Water Resources Engineer.
- Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
- Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
- Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a civil engineer so applicants self-select accurately.
- Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Civil Engineer training: widens your applicant pool.
Next steps
Screen and interview with our Civil Engineer hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.
