Lead Civil Engineer Salary in Charlotte, NC

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How much does a Lead Civil Engineer make in Charlotte, NC? The average Lead Civil Engineer salary in Charlotte, NC is $159,880 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $143,401 and $180,925. 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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Senior Civil Engineer - Public Works

REC - Denver , CO

Lead Civil Engineer focusing on Public Works projects. * Preparation of preliminary engineering reports. * Researching jurisdictional requirements for design and construction drawings. * Developing ...

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Site/Civil Engineer Lead

Hazen and Sawyer - Tempe , AZ

Tempe, AZ and Goodyear, AZ Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Site/Civil Engineer to join our innovative team as the Intermountain Regional Civil Discipline Lead. Candidate should have 7 - 15 years of ...

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Senior Civil Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions - Orange County , CA

This individual will lead hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations to analyze runoff, evaluate ... Civil/Environmental Engineer (Stormwater) will design treatment facilities, pump stations, and ...

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Municipal Project Manager - Civil Engineer

Ardurra - Salt Lake County , UT

T-O Engineers, Ardurra Company is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Salt Lake City team as a ... Ability to lead existing staff and develop new staff as needed to support growth of the municipal ...

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Civil Engineer III - Reno, NV

Bowman Consulting Group - Reno , NV

Conceptualize the initial civil design approach for assigned phases of land/site development ... Serve as a lead in the technical direction over other less experienced engineers and provide ...

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Senior Civil Engineer

KPFF Consulting Engineers - Orange County , CA

As a Senior Civil Engineer at our Orange County office, you will take a pivotal role in managing ... Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure an integrated and efficient project delivery ...

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What does a Lead Civil Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Lead Civil Engineer

Develop civil engineering solutions for a greenfield/ brownfield site which includes but not limited to, foundation concept, piling concept, mine grouting etc.

February 08, 2023

Provide technical direction during the proposal stage, identify critical seismic and underground risks, support on quantities, permitting, underground concept development and geotechnical testing.

March 05, 2023

Review critical civil engineering designs and analyses which are typically performed by Architect Engineers to ensure compliance with Contract and Siemens requirements.

March 10, 2023

Attend weekly meeting with core disciplines and Project Management, plant layout, equipment owners, SPEL and site.

April 08, 2023

Participate hands-on in the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E).

September 24, 2022

Prepare specifications and compile bid packages and coordinate with procurement from initial quotation to order execution for steel structures, foundations, buildings, HVAC, and other civil, structural, or architectural related components.

December 23, 2022

Manage and maintain consistency in accordance to Company and industry standards for all project structural critical components while minimizing the impact on project schedule and cost.

April 30, 2023

Lead projects to successful completion in terms of client satisfaction, technical accuracy and quality, profitability, etc.

May 01, 2023

Support reliability engineering and mechanical integrity efforts in engineering analysis and design of civil, structural, and building components.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Civil Engineer in Charlotte, NC

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159880

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146765

189750

166474

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

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Civil Engineer in Charlotte, NC. The base salary for Lead Civil Engineer ranges from $143,401 to $180,925 with the average base salary of $159,880. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $146,765 to $189,750 with the average total cash compensation of $166,474.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$159,880	$143,401 - $180,925
Bonus	$6,594	$3,364 - $8,825
Total Pay	$166,474	$146,765 - $189,750

* 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.

Lead Civil Engineer Salary Near Charlotte, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Concord, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $141,736 - $178,825	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Kannapolis, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,952 - $176,573	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Gastonia, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $145,012 - $182,958	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $145,515 - $183,592	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Salisbury, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $140,296 - $177,008	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Hickory, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $143,436 - $180,970	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC

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About Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2017, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population was 859,035, making it the 17th-most populous city in the United States. The Charlotte metropolitan area's population ranks 22nd in the U.S., and had a 2016 population of 2,474,314. The Charlotte metropolitan area is part of a sixteen-county market region or combined statistical area with a 2016 census-estimated population of 2,632,249. Between 2004 and 2014, Charlotte was ranked as...

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