Civil Engineer Jobs in Arlington, TX
Civil engineers stay busy in Arlington because the city and the wider DFW Metroplex are among the fastest-growing construction markets in the country. D.R. Horton, the nation's largest homebuilder, runs its headquarters in Arlington and needs land development and civil engineers, while the City of Arlington's public works department and TxDOT keep roads, water, and drainage projects moving. UT Arlington's civil engineering program feeds this steady local demand.
Current civil engineer Openings in Arlington, TX
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Top Arlington Employers Hiring Civil Engineers
These Arlington-area employers regularly hire civil engineers across land development, transportation, and water.
- D.R. Horton - land development and civil engineers at the Arlington HQ.
- City of Arlington - civil, traffic, and water utility engineers in public works.
- TxDOT - transportation and roadway civil engineers in the Fort Worth district.
- Kimley-Horn - land development and transportation civil engineers serving DFW.
- Halff Associates - water resources and infrastructure civil engineers.
- Freese and Nichols - water, transportation, and municipal civil engineers.
Civil Engineer Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: roughly $64,000 to $78,000 per year
- Experienced: roughly $84,000 to $108,000 per year
- Senior or lead: roughly $112,000 to $145,000 or more per year
These are estimates that vary by specialty, employer, and PE licensure, which matters more in civil engineering than in most disciplines. Full-time roles typically include health insurance, a 401(k) with match, paid time off, and bonuses.
How to Become a Civil Engineer in Arlington
You need a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program. UT Arlington offers a strong civil engineering degree with structural, transportation, water resources, and geotechnical tracks, and Tarrant County College provides transferable pre-engineering coursework. Because civil engineers frequently stamp public work, the PE license is especially important here: pass the FE exam, gain about four years of qualifying experience, then pass the PE exam through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
What the Job Involves
Civil engineers design and oversee infrastructure such as roads, drainage, water and sewer systems, and site development. In Arlington that can mean grading and drainage design for a D.R. Horton subdivision, roadway and traffic design for the City or TxDOT, structural analysis, permitting, and coordinating with contractors and inspectors during construction. Work blends design software with site visits.
Skills Employers Look For
- AutoCAD Civil 3D and site design software
- Knowledge of drainage, grading, and hydraulics
- Understanding of local, TxDOT, and municipal design standards
- Plan production, permitting, and construction coordination
- FE certification, working toward or holding a PE license
Career Path and Advancement
Civil engineers in Arlington usually start as an EIT or design engineer, earn the PE, and advance to project engineer and project manager. From there many move into department or discipline leadership at firms like Kimley-Horn or Halff, or into senior roles at D.R. Horton and the City of Arlington managing larger development and infrastructure programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a PE license to work as a civil engineer in Arlington?
You can start without one as an EIT, but civil engineering relies on the PE more than most disciplines. To stamp plans, lead public projects, or advance to senior roles you need a PE license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
How long does it take to become a licensed civil engineer?
About four years for the bachelor's degree, then roughly four years of qualifying experience before you can take the PE exam, for a total of around eight years to full PE licensure.
What civil engineering specialty is most in demand in Arlington?
Land development is especially busy thanks to D.R. Horton and DFW's housing growth, followed by transportation and water resources work through TxDOT, the City, and firms like Freese and Nichols.
Can civil engineers work remotely in Arlington?
Design work can be partly remote or hybrid, but civil engineers regularly visit job sites for construction observation, so fully remote roles are uncommon.
Which Arlington employer pays civil engineers the most?
Established consulting firms like Kimley-Horn, Halff, and Freese and Nichols tend to pay experienced PE-licensed civil engineers at the top of the local range, along with senior roles at D.R. Horton.
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