High-paying civil engineering jobs in Raleigh

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 181 civil engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $91,187 and $130,479 per year. Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer and Roadway Design Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Raleigh, NC.

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Updated Nov 09, 2026
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Raleigh, NC
North Carolina
Job openings (Raleigh)

Roadway Design Engineer

Raleigh

$130,479 per year

North Carolina

$129,241 per year

Senior Structural Engineer

Raleigh

$127,485 per year

North Carolina

$136,672 per year

Senior Civil Engineer

Raleigh

$127,116 per year

North Carolina

$117,901 per year

Wastewater Engineer

Raleigh

$119,376 per year

North Carolina

$110,598 per year

Bridge Engineer

Raleigh

$119,091 per year

North Carolina

$122,917 per year

Water Resources Engineer

Raleigh

$101,992 per year

North Carolina

$102,100 per year

Structural Engineer

Raleigh

$101,752 per year

North Carolina

$104,820 per year

Civil Engineer

Raleigh

$96,097 per year

North Carolina

$93,174 per year

Traffic Engineer

Raleigh

$92,141 per year

North Carolina

$90,380 per year

Civil Designer

Raleigh

$91,187 per year

North Carolina

$84,112 per year

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