High-paying civil engineering jobs in Albuquerque

Civil Engineering designs and supervises infrastructure projects like roads and bridges. Engineers ensure safety and compliance. Technical proficiency and problem-solving abilities are key.


The 56 civil engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $70,620 and $149,255 per year. Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer and Civil Designer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Albuquerque, NM.

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Updated Nov 13, 2026
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Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico
Job openings (Albuquerque)

Traffic Engineer

Albuquerque

$149,255 per year

New Mexico

$45,403 per year

Senior Structural Engineer

Albuquerque

$127,721 per year

New Mexico

$138,574 per year

Structural Engineer

Albuquerque

$101,704 per year

New Mexico

$100,614 per year

Civil Engineer

Albuquerque

$100,633 per year

New Mexico

$99,239 per year

Wastewater Engineer

Albuquerque

$99,026 per year

New Mexico

$106,194 per year

Bridge Engineer

Albuquerque

$98,750 per year

New Mexico

$98,750 per year

Water Resources Engineer

Albuquerque

$88,754 per year

New Mexico

$90,799 per year

Entry Level Civil Engineer

Albuquerque

$70,620 per year

New Mexico

$51,895 per year

Civil Designer

Albuquerque

$25.33 per hour

New Mexico

$25.57 per hour

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