Hiring a civil engineer: the market today
The short answer ·
359 open postings ask for a civil engineer as of Nov 11, 2026, from 135 employers. The median advertised pay is $113,846, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 179 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 246 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a civil engineer?
Hard. 135 employers are hiring the role right now, led by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with 31 open postings.
What should I pay a civil engineer?
Advertised pay centers on $113,846. Federal staff in series 0810 average $124,623 in actual pay.
Where is a civil engineer being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in California (55), Texas (41) and Florida (17). Together they hold 31% of its 359 open postings.
Who can help me hire a civil engineer?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.