High-paying civil engineering jobs in Arlington

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 326 civil engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $82,530 and $180,553 per year. Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer and Senior Structural Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Arlington, VA.

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Updated Nov 07, 2026
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Arlington, VA
Virginia
Job openings (Arlington)

Signalling Engineer

Arlington

$180,553 per year

Virginia

$145,160 per year

Senior Signalling Engineer

Arlington

$179,848 per year

Virginia

$148,723 per year

Senior Structural Engineer

Arlington

$163,767 per year

Virginia

$139,753 per year

Structural Engineer

Arlington

$140,346 per year

Virginia

$111,121 per year

Wastewater Engineer

Arlington

$121,101 per year

Virginia

$119,523 per year

Naval Architect

Arlington

$118,930 per year

Virginia

$118,272 per year

Water Resources Engineer

Arlington

$106,320 per year

Virginia

$121,905 per year

Civil Engineer

Arlington

$103,409 per year

Virginia

$92,711 per year

Senior Civil Engineer

Arlington

$93,869 per year

Virginia

$120,770 per year

Entry Level Civil Engineer

Arlington

$82,530 per year

Virginia

$75,262 per year

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