Civil engineers create, improve, and protect the environment. The role of a civil engineer is crucial to the overall safety and development of society. These professionals work behind the scenes in construction projects that lead to essential buildings and infrastructure.
After analyzing the Civil, Environmental, and Construction Industry data from CEEcareers.com, we are now able to present the hottest U.S. states with the highest demand for CEE jobs in 2024. Here it is! We bring you the best places to find a CEE (Civil and Environmental Engineering) job based on our 2024 statistical data.
Once again, the West Coast remains a prime location for job seekers in the field. California leads the way with 10.74% of all job postings, maintaining its position as the state with the most opportunities. Texas follows in second place with 8.71%, New York ranks third with 6.88% of all jobs posted. Florida comes in fourth with 6.59%, while Pennsylvania rounds out the top five at 5.82%. Moving toward the Midwest, Illinois holds sixth place with 4.16%. The remaining three states in the top 10 highlight a mix of East and West Coast opportunities: Washington (3.65%), Virginia (3.66%), Massachusetts (3.49%), with Maryland (3.03%) entering the top 10 this year.
