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 184 civil engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $90,915 and $136,865 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 13, 2026
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Raleigh, NC
North Carolina
Job openings (Raleigh)

Roadway Design Engineer

Raleigh

$136,865 per year

North Carolina

$132,660 per year

Senior Structural Engineer

Raleigh

$127,485 per year

North Carolina

$136,180 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

$111,442 per year

Bridge Engineer

Raleigh

$119,091 per year

North Carolina

$123,216 per year

Structural Engineer

Raleigh

$102,830 per year

North Carolina

$105,366 per year

Water Resources Engineer

Raleigh

$101,992 per year

North Carolina

$101,782 per year

Civil Engineer

Raleigh

$96,258 per year

North Carolina

$93,146 per year

Traffic Engineer

Raleigh

$92,141 per year

North Carolina

$90,075 per year

Civil Designer

Raleigh

$90,915 per year

North Carolina

$84,403 per year

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