Civil Design Engineer Salary in Houston, TX

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How much does a Civil Design Engineer make in Houston, TX? The average Civil Design Engineer salary in Houston, TX is $150,057 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $135,848 and $168,250. 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.

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Civil/Design Engineer

ELA Group, Inc. - State College , PA

ELA Group, Inc. (ELA) is seeking a full-time Civil/Design Engineer with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience to join our team in State College, PA. While not a remote position, this in-person role ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Civil Design Engineer

Career Collective - Santa Ana , CA

We are looking to add an experienced Civil Design Engineer to our expanding team located in Santa Ana, CA. This position will be responsible for the planning, design, and permitting of land ...

LinkedIn - 8 days ago

Civil Design Engineer - EIT

JARBO - Kansas City , MO

Summary - Civil Design Engineer - EIT: JARBO Employment Group is currently assisting a forward-thinking Civil/Structural Engineering firm identify 1-2 Civil Staff Engineers to join their growing ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 28 days ago

Civil Design Engineer

Paradigm Design - Scottsdale , AZ

As a Civil Design Engineer you will work at our Scottsdale, Arizona office with a team of civil engineers, architects, technicians, and sub-consultants solving problems required to deliver a ...

LinkedIn - 32 days ago

Civil Design Engineer

Vestal Corporation - Chesterfield , MO

The Civil Design Engineer will perform civil site design, roadway, commercial design, and water and sewer. JOB DUTIES: * Perform site layout and design, grading, Stormwater drainage, sanitary sewer ...

LinkedIn - 34 days ago

Civil Design Engineer, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit - Federal Way , WA

... our Civil Engineer opportunity, we would be open to considering your application. Kiewit provides our design engineers the opportunity to see their designs come to life! You'll be exposed to ...

LinkedIn - 37 days ago

What does a Civil Design Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Civil Design Engineer

Demonstrate ambition and drive to develop as an engineer, and are working towards their PE.

August 28, 2022

Review technical reports, RFIs, designs, and design changes for both design-build and design bid build projects, project deliverable's, submittals, and cost proposals from contractors and ensure compliance with customer and RFP requirements.

February 11, 2023

Assists in the preparation of calculations, such as storm drain, wastewater, water system, earthwork quantities, transportation, cost estimates, and other supporting documentation for public and private projects.

February 20, 2023

Design basic construction documents and prepare special exhibits and constraint maps using field data and engineering research.

February 24, 2023

Prepares engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs, specifications, data sheets, construction documents, technical reports and presentation summaries for outside clients and agencies.

March 10, 2023

Participates in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

March 20, 2023

Provide technical support for the review of the commissioning plan, design and construction submittal's, and field inspections.

March 24, 2023

Support PM, senior designer and/or senior engineer in the on-going determination of project scheduling requirements, manpower requirements, and project budgets.

April 07, 2023

Managers insure that each employee has the opportunity to do their best every day, and recognize the growth and successes of the employee.

April 22, 2023

Performs assignments designed to develop professional working knowledge and abilities, requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria needed to carry out a sequence of related engineering tasks.

April 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Civil Design Engineer in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

135848

168250

150057

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

145636

187736

166251

What is the average salary for Civil Design Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Civil Design Engineer in Houston, TX. The base salary for Civil Design Engineer ranges from $135,848 to $168,250 with the average base salary of $150,057. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $145,636 to $187,736 with the average total cash compensation of $166,251.

View Average Salary for Civil Design Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$150,057	$135,848 - $168,250
Bonus	$16,194	$9,788 - $19,486
Total Pay	$166,251	$145,636 - $187,736

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Civil Design Engineer Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,305 - $170,055	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,934 - $170,833	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,365 - $162,697	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,697 - $159,393	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,735 - $152,009	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,207 - $164,979	COMPARE TO Houston, TX

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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About Houston, Texas Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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