How much does a Civil Engineer VI make in Chesapeake, VA? The average Civil Engineer VI salary in Chesapeake, VA is $198,577 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $174,042 and $222,198. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Civil Engineer VI Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Civil Engineer VI Salary $151,704 Chesapeake,VA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Civil Engineer VI Salary $174,042 Chesapeake,VA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Civil Engineer VI Salary $198,577 Chesapeake,VA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Civil Engineer VI Salary $222,198 Chesapeake,VA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Civil Engineer VI Salary $243,704 Chesapeake,VA April 24, 2024
25% $174,042 10% $151,704 90% $243,704 75% $222,198 $198,577 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Planning: An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.

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Hydraulics: Hydraulics is a technology and applied science using engineering, chemistry, and other sciences involving the mechanical properties and use of liquids.

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CAD: Computer-aided design is the use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer

Planning 4.65%
Hydraulics 1.97%
CAD 1.11%
Others 92.27%

Job Description for Civil Engineer VI

Civil Engineer VI plans, designs, and supervises the construction and maintenance of building and infrastructure projects such as airports, bridges, channels, dams, railroads, or roads. Analyzes the design effectiveness and structural reliability of major projects including assessing and testing materials. Being a Civil Engineer VI performs the necessary data collection and calculations in areas such as traffic forecasting, soil capacity, groundwater analysis, and structure design. Estimates costs including personnel and material needs, prepares proposals, and establishes completion dates. Additionally, Civil Engineer VI leads inspections of aging or compromised structures. May oversee improvement projects. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Requires Professional Engineer License (PE). Typically reports to a manager. To be a Civil Engineer VI typically requires 12+ years of related experience. Achievement and depth of knowledge of specialization or field is the main differentiator. Advisory role on complex and challenging projects and initiatives. Recognized for deep technical and industry knowledge and innovative thinking. Provides thought leadership and guidance to a functional area and the organization. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Civil Engineer VI in Chesapeake, VA
  • Job Description Founded in 2007, Markon is a nationally recognized consulting firm headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. With employees in seven states ...
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  • Civil Engineer, PE – Water Resources. Seeking PE licensed senior-level Civil Engineer with 10+ years of experience in water resource design. Atlanta, GA. C...
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  • Duties. You will serve as a civil utilities engineering specialist for hydraulic utility systems and structural components. You will consult with construct...
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  • Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Inter...
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  • Duties. You will perform design analysis and calculations for civil projects. You will prepare final detailed working drawings, comparative cost analysis, ...
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For Civil Engineer VI, the upper level is Civil Engineering Supervisor I and then progresses to Civil Engineering Supervisor II.

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Civil Engineer VI salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Civil Engineer VI, the highest Civil Engineer VI salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Civil Engineer VI salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Civil Engineer VI salary is in Miami, FL, where the Civil Engineer VI salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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