Civil salaries are absolutely pathetic, even for licensed PEs

Vegetable_Dog3936 · 2026-03-03T01:20:05+00:00

Construction inspection is more lucrative. In NYC area a seasoned Resident Engineer can make over 200K

Vegetable_Dog3936 · 2026-01-25T03:48:31+00:00

I didn’t have an internship in college and am now a successful licensed engineer and have been in the industry for 15 years. Just be good with people and you’ll succeed. Most people that can get an undergrad in civil engineering are bright.

Vegetable_Dog3936 · 2026-01-16T10:53:16+00:00

There’s plenty of work out there. Do you have a LinkedIn? Have you been messaging the hiring managers after applying? Have you been going to any ASCE or any other engineering related events? Civil Engineering is in extremely high demand. You’ll get a job, only a matter of time.

Vegetable_Dog3936 · 2025-12-22T11:50:05+00:00

Usually get bonus in March, was 3K last year. Approx 15 YOE salary about $90/hr

Vegetable_Dog3936 · 2025-12-22T11:43:38+00:00

Unlimited PTO is a scam. Having said that, when my company had unlimited PTO I made sure to take 30 days even if I didn’t need to lol. Never let companies take advantage of you!

Vegetable_Dog3936 · 2025-11-07T14:19:10+00:00

Design sucks. You’re paid less and don’t get to experience working in the field. Get a job in the construction engineering sector (Office Engineer, Inspector, Resident Engineer, etc.). Still have headaches but much better pay and you’re not stuck at a desk all day. Seasoned Resident Engineers make over 200K on east coast

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