High-paying civil engineering jobs in Chattanooga

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 28 civil engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $34.38 and $59.38 per hour. Structural Engineer, Senior Structural Engineer and Civil Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Chattanooga, TN.

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Updated Nov 07, 2026
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Chattanooga, TN
Tennessee
Job openings (Chattanooga)

Civil Designer

Chattanooga

$59.38 per hour

Tennessee

$43.89 per hour

Structural Designer

Chattanooga

$122,942 per year

Tennessee

$98,508 per year

Wastewater Engineer

Chattanooga

$121,330 per year

Tennessee

$98,878 per year

Senior Civil Engineer

Chattanooga

$103,944 per year

Tennessee

$107,814 per year

Senior Structural Engineer

Chattanooga

$99,778 per year

Tennessee

$132,713 per year

Structural Engineer

Chattanooga

$94,470 per year

Tennessee

$103,743 per year

Civil Engineer

Chattanooga

$85,385 per year

Tennessee

$87,252 per year

Geotechnical Engineer

Chattanooga

$74,357 per year

Tennessee

$74,081 per year

Public Health Engineer

Chattanooga

$34.38 per hour

Tennessee

$34.53 per hour

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