High-paying civil engineering jobs in Irvine

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 155 civil engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $90,492 and $132,184 per year. Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer and Senior Structural Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Irvine, CA.

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Updated Oct 23, 2026
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Irvine, CA
California
Job openings (Irvine)

Senior Structural Engineer

Irvine

$132,184 per year

California

$149,694 per year

Structural Engineer

Irvine

$120,857 per year

California

$125,405 per year

Component Engineer

Irvine

$57.14 per hour

California

$80.88 per hour

Civil Engineer

Irvine

$112,166 per year

California

$117,125 per year

Geotechnical Engineer

Irvine

$111,982 per year

California

$105,692 per year

Environmental Engineer

Irvine

$106,969 per year

California

$105,243 per year

Sustainability Engineer

Irvine

$105,565 per year

California

$129,347 per year

Senior Civil Engineer

Irvine

$105,548 per year

California

$134,590 per year

Wastewater Engineer

Irvine

$102,754 per year

California

$126,021 per year

Structural Designer

Irvine

$90,492 per year

California

$104,809 per year

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