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Remote Civil Engineer Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Project Engineer

Tysons Corner, VA · Remote

$180K - $210K/yr

This role requires a professional engineer with expertise in facilities and civil engineering to evaluate technical tradeoffs, assess design specifications, and ensure compliance with project ...

This role requires a professional engineer with expertise in facilities and civil engineering to evaluate technical tradeoffs, assess design specifications, and ensure compliance with project ...

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How much do remote civil engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote civil engineer in Washington is $93,636.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,400.00 and $111,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote civil engineer?

A Remote Civil Engineer is a professional who designs, develops, and oversees construction projects while working from a remote location. They use digital tools like CAD software, project management platforms, and video conferencing to collaborate with teams and clients. This role may involve tasks such as site planning, structural analysis, and coordinating with contractors. Remote Civil Engineers often work in industries like infrastructure, transportation, and environmental engineering. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote civil engineer?

To thrive as a Remote Civil Engineer, you need a solid foundation in civil engineering principles, proficiency in design and analysis, and an accredited engineering degree, often with a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Familiarity with technical tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, and project management software is typically required. Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills are essential for collaborating remotely and meeting project deadlines. These abilities ensure the delivery of accurate, efficient, and compliant engineering solutions while working effectively in virtual or distributed teams.

What are some common challenges faced by remote civil engineers and how can they be addressed?

Remote civil engineers often face challenges such as coordinating across multiple time zones, maintaining clear communication with clients and onsite teams, and managing project documents and revisions efficiently. To overcome these obstacles, most companies provide robust collaboration tools, regular virtual meetings, and cloud-based document management systems to streamline workflow. Proactively communicating and setting clear expectations with team members helps ensure projects stay on track. By embracing digital communication platforms and staying organized, remote civil engineers can successfully deliver high-quality work from any location.

What are the most commonly searched types of Civil Engineer jobs in Washington?

The most popular types of Civil Engineer jobs in Washington are:

What cities in Washington are hiring for Remote Civil Engineer jobs?

Cities in Washington with the most Remote Civil Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Remote Civil Engineer job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,636 per year, or $45 per hour.

Staff Engineer (Civil/Geotechnical/Structural/Tunnel)

Schnabel Engineering, Inc.

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

$7.0K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 32 offices throughout the United States. 

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm. 

Benefit options include: 

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
  • Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
  • Long-term disability
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • Bonus program
  • Paid time off
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Wellness program
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Staff Engineer with a background in civil, geotechnical, geostructural, structural, or tunnel engineering to join our tunnel program management and engineering group in the Washington, D.C. area. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the design of tunnels, excavation support systems, underground structures, foundations, and structure or pipeline trenchless rehabilitation.

Candidate will support the project design team from a client office in Washington, D.C. or from Schnabel’s Sterling, VA office.  Moving expenses, if required, may be reimbursable.  

Responsibilities

  • Support the planning, management, and execution efforts of tunnel and underground geostructural, geotechnical, rehabilitation and structural design projects.
  • Collaborate with multidiscipline teams through the design process.
  • Perform structural and geotechnical design calculations for tunnels, underground structures and rehabilitation projects including tunnels, shafts, excavation support, pipe rehabilitation and other underground facilities.
  • Develop contract documents for designs for tunnels, shafts, excavation support, tunnel and pipeline rehabilitations, and other underground facilities including preparation of calculations and design reports, plans, specifications, reports, and other project contract documents.
  • Provide on-site field engineering to support construction oversight of tunnel and underground projects in Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Geotechnical or Structural Engineering, or related fields from an ABET-accredited intuition.
  • Candidate shall have 0-5 years of related professional experience.
  • Successful completion of the EIT.
  • Proficiency in preparation of design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical memoranda.
  • Experience on tunnel, shaft, underground, pipeline, sewer, or geostructural projects is a plus.
  • Able to work independently and be responsible for the development of final design tasks.
  • Strong communication skills to interface with the Owner, Community and work effectively in a team of other consultants on multi-discipline projects.
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Periodic travel for projects, conferences, meetings, and other responsibilities is required and anticipated to be up to 20%.
  • Ability to work on active or potential construction sites including site work that may involve work in underground spaces, above slopes and shafts, over rough terrain, and in remote locations.

Other Requirements: 

  • Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check 
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening 

The compensation range for this position is between $70,00 to $90,000. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.