A Day in the Life of a Civil Engineer | Indeed

Buckle up for an exciting journey through a day in the life of a civil engineer! Follow Jordan, a seasoned civil engineer through his day to see what he does, how he got here, and the skills you need to thrive in this role! Don't forget to subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for even more insight into different career paths! 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Start of the day 0:37 - Jordan’s job responsibilities 1:58 - Jordan’s career path 3:13 - Skills needed to be a civil engineer 4:15 - Steps to become a civil engineer 4:51 - Average salary for a civil engineer For more career paths, check out our series playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6qIzGkkiXFFb5ck2zmUDnI7nhN7rFZX9 Salary estimates are based on 11,483 salaries submitted anonymously to Indeed by civil engineer employees, users, and collected from past and present job posts on Indeed in the past 36 months. The typical tenure for a civil engineer is 1-3 years.* Follow Indeed! https://www.facebook.com/Indeed https://twitter.com/indeed https://www.instagram.com/indeedworks/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/indeed-com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@indeed https://youtu.be/lSEINS_XFk4 More people get jobs on Indeed than anywhere else. As the world’s #1 job site (Comscore, Total Visits, March 2026), Indeed is a global hiring platform connecting over 685 million Job Seeker Profiles with 3.5 million employers across more than 60 countries. Indeed uses AI and real-time data to match people with relevant opportunities and help employers hire faster. With platforms including Glassdoor and Indeed Flex, Indeed is reshaping how people discover jobs, research companies, and access flexible work. Indeed is a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings, a global leader in HR technology and business solutions dedicated to simplifying hiring and transforming the world of work. On our YouTube channel, you’ll find tips and personal stories to help you take the next step in your job search. The information in this video is provided as a courtesy. Indeed is not a legal advisor and does not guarantee job interviews or offers. Download the Indeed mobile app: https://go.indeed.com/8EPR6X Create a free Indeed account: https://go.indeed.com/7NA37Z Find your next job: https://go.indeed.com/findjobs Get more tips: https://go.indeed.com/RFW437 **ComScore, Total Visits, March 2025 ***Indeed data (worldwide), job seeker accounts that have a unique, verified email address #Indeed #CivilEngineer #ADayInTheLife