Top skills for Civil Engineer jobs

Based on 1,019 active Civil Engineer postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Civil Engineer postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Construction38%
  • Design37%
  • Drainage36%
  • Insurance29%
  • Hiring26%
  • Engineering Design24%
  • Onboarding23%
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D22%
  • Cost Estimates21%
  • Training and Development17%
  • Supervision16%
  • Civil Design15%
  • Inclusion15%
  • Ensure Compliance15%
  • Networks12%
  • Technical Reports12%
  • Site Development12%
  • Microsoft Office11%
  • Land Development11%
  • Career Development10%
  • Professional Development10%
  • Drawing10%
  • Consulting9%
  • Sustainability8%
  • Highways7%

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