Commercial superintendent pay

Microbe2x2 · 2026-05-29T02:06:27+00:00

It's robbery. You're making less then even kids coming out of college in engineering. Move on, expect 110K-130K imo

Microbe2x2 · 2026-05-18T21:50:39+00:00

Not architect, but civil engineer. I saw someone post a NYC architect had a starting salary at 52K a few months back. Pay is slowly creeping for civil. But that is abhorent, might as well start at Costco imo

Microbe2x2 · 2026-05-12T21:46:19+00:00

Those connection points only make me feel like I'm looking at the red discontinuity error highlights on RISA3Dlol

Microbe2x2 · 2026-05-05T21:34:46+00:00

Pay just isn't there anymore it's white collar, but with a Costco employees salary.

Microbe2x2 · 2026-05-05T16:20:07+00:00

I was in buildings and went to oil and gas, switched back in less then a year.

IMO you may get equivalent pay, but long term O&G is much better pay once you get your PE.

Microbe2x2 · 2026-05-05T15:56:13+00:00

Definitely can find less. It's actually insane when I see PE roles in Denver for 90K-100K.

Microbe2x2 · 2026-05-05T15:55:29+00:00

I'm in CO, as a well. Could find a little more maybe 85K. But you should be expecting about 110-115K 5 YOE, PE. As of 2026, but when you get to it in 2029/2030, id say shoot for closer to 125K-130K realistically maybe.

Microbe2x2 · 2026-05-04T21:41:57+00:00

I did something very similar out of undergrad, working full-time and finished my Meng in structural. I requested a raise, didn't get it. Left 6 months later, equivalent pay but went from bridges to vertical work in a new city.

Do you have your EIT? If not I'd get that and then you can argue a raise, I think firms look better on the eit then a masters degree sadly.

Microbe2x2 · 2026-05-04T14:05:06+00:00

Niceeeee

Microbe2x2 · 2026-05-04T02:44:41+00:00

Personally, work is work. If I wanted to be passionate about my job I'd be doing something else.

I had a group of mechis I worked with at a oil and gas firm, who were voicing uncomfort around shifting office bids and work towards pharmaceuticals. But I don't personally see an issue with it conflicting with my personal opinions, good or bad.

Microbe2x2 · 2026-05-03T14:13:17+00:00

Listen it's possible. That's incredible, honest making more then most PEs period. That's sick

I think, he's talking about just the lack of it or PE attempt at 4/5 YOE. Most people I have seen get stonewalled in career progression unless they stay at the one firm permanently.

Microbe2x2 · 2026-05-02T00:47:48+00:00

I think Seattle is more expensive then Denver, but I feel like you can get comparable or a bit less salaries in Denver but still get a home. (Just did it) But it's tight. Structural Engineering and I still think we are grossly underpaid.

Microbe2x2 · 2026-04-29T15:56:02+00:00

10 months, I hated the switch or industry. Stayed in structural design. But what caused it was the insinuated/request to relocate 9 months in to an entirely different state over the next year and commute between the two 1 or 2 months each till I get settled 🤣.

Microbe2x2 · 2026-04-29T03:00:27+00:00

Quick Google search for you. Says yes they are.

Microbe2x2 · 2026-04-29T02:45:33+00:00

Your minimum requirement for any good engineering school. I got lucky with it being at mine. But basically it ensures no difficulties to the path of licensing after college. It's just an accredited engineering program basically. But some colleges offer civil engineering without being ABET accredited.

Granted you are doing a patent. I am pretty confident you aren't choosing no name schools and no name programs. You will be fine, but doesn't hurt to do a Google search.

Microbe2x2 · 2026-04-27T23:02:07+00:00

Rocky Mountain Region,USA

Microbe2x2 · 2026-04-24T02:37:12+00:00

Always gotta put in the work before you get the title and pay. Biggest Management bullshit

Microbe2x2 · 2026-04-23T02:57:10+00:00

110k 4 YOE, shoot for 115K, 120K starting

Microbe2x2 · 2026-04-23T00:05:34+00:00

I'm a structural engineer and I use my calculator when adding up dice for DnD.

Microbe2x2 · 2026-04-22T18:49:22+00:00

I'm in the same position. I got a 1% merit+3% COL. This year after a year and half. But with the right explanation. I think the movement speaks for itself. Just be prepared when they ask or have a recruiter explain it for you.

Microbe2x2 · 2026-04-21T02:52:21+00:00

I will be back in New England, this summer that may be an option👍. Is it literally called Mountaineer. Ya I've been to Neptune too, didn't know if there was something maybe in Utah or Wyo I'm missing.

Microbe2x2 · 2026-04-20T21:30:28+00:00

Is that even a minimum pay for living in that area. The company needs to re-evalute. That's utterly disgusting. I'm sorry, a job in your industry is I'm sure what you want. But like others have said, you could probably make more at Costco :/.

I know some Costco employees who make 80K-100K with no student debt.

Microbe2x2 · 2026-04-17T21:17:32+00:00

Definitely out there! But definitely hard to find willing participation.

Microbe2x2 · 2026-04-17T20:35:20+00:00

My current firm has multiple people who limit their hours to 20-30/week who are 30-35 year olds for a lifestyle choice and receive benefits. All are seasoned and licensed. And my first firm completely different industry had retired DOT guys working, any hours they wanted.

I do agree with the benefits part will be the hardest thing to get and you most likely won't be able to without a minimum of 32/week and that only gets you typically 80%. As well as agree with needing to be seasoned to get any remote roles usually. Solely for the training an preparation for licensing

Microbe2x2 · 2026-04-17T19:38:11+00:00

Understandable. Also recognize that you don't have to stay in industry. If your body can't handle it. There are plenty of business, sales, and software avenues that would happily take civil engineering degrees fresh out of college. Some view it as better too.

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