High-paying civil engineering jobs in Atlanta

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 240 civil engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $48,209 and $124,796 per year. Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer and Senior Structural Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Atlanta, GA.

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Updated Nov 14, 2026
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Atlanta, GA
Georgia
Job openings (Atlanta)

Senior Structural Engineer

Atlanta

$124,796 per year

Georgia

$128,717 per year

Water Resources Engineer

Atlanta

$113,910 per year

Georgia

$110,651 per year

Wastewater Engineer

Atlanta

$112,940 per year

Georgia

$103,030 per year

Structural Engineer

Atlanta

$112,433 per year

Georgia

$110,467 per year

Senior Civil Engineer

Atlanta

$103,071 per year

Georgia

$105,279 per year

Traffic Engineer

Atlanta

$100,579 per year

Georgia

$82,136 per year

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Atlanta

$91,777 per year

Georgia

$109,068 per year

Civil Engineer

Atlanta

$91,693 per year

Georgia

$89,906 per year

Geotechnical Engineer

Atlanta

$75,331 per year

Georgia

$72,879 per year

GIS Technician

Atlanta

$25.41 per hour

Georgia

$24.53 per hour

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