How to Find Civil Engineer Jobs

Civil engineers design roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, buildings, water supply and sewage systems. Specialties within this field include structural, construction, environment and transportation. Civil engineers are employed by government agencies, and some work for construction companies or are employed by universities. There are many places where a recent college graduate can find a civil engineering job.

1. Attend college job fairs. If you recently graduated with a degree in civil engineering, make sure to attend job fairs sponsored by the university’s career center. This is your opportunity to meet employers, hand out resumes and learn more about civil engineering jobs available.


2. Speak to your professors and ask for referrals. Some of your professors may work with local firms and willing to be a referral or give the name of a contact.


3. Check the newspaper for local and statewide job fairs. Job fairs are held during the year in larger cities, and they are usually advertised in local newspapers. When attending, speak with companies that employ civil engineers to find out about job opportunities with their companies.


4. Look at employment ads in the newspaper. Most companies post job openings in the Sunday paper.


5. Go online and search job listings. Most employers now post their job openings through job search engines. Through these websites, search for civil engineering in specific cities and states.


6. Visit the website of the American Society of Civil Engineers. The “Careers” subpage has a job search function which is useful for finding a job.


7. Sign up with local staffing and employment agencies. These are a great resource for finding permanent employment.


8. Walk in or call local engineering firms and companies that hire civil engineers. Ask if they are taking applications and fill one out. Take a professional resume and make sure to wear professional clothes in case a manager wishes to speak to you.