Civil Engineer
Career guide for civil engineers in Jamaica
Annual Salary
J$3M–J$9M
+ project bonuses
Roles Available
80+
Active listings
Market Trend
Strong Growth
Infrastructure investment
80+ civil engineering roles across Jamaica right now
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Eng Technician
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Graduate Civil Eng
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Civil Engineer
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Senior Civil Eng
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Chief Engineer
Site Inspector
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Junior Eng
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Civil Engineer
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Project Manager
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Project Director
Civil Engineer
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Specialist (Roads / Drainage)
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Senior Engineer
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Consulting Director
Salary Range
Avg J$5.5M
J$3M / yearJ$9M+ / year
Civil engineers managing major road schemes for the NWA, drainage infrastructure, or large-scale housing earthworks for NHT and private developers earn towards the top range. JIE-registered PEs with project management responsibilities frequently receive bonuses and vehicle allowances that push total compensation significantly higher.
Key Skills
Road & Highway Design
Drainage & Stormwater Design
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Geotechnical Assessment
Concrete & Asphalt Mix Design
NWA Design Standards
Hydrological Analysis
Project Scheduling (MS Project)
Environmental Compliance
Contract Administration
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Civil Engineering (UWI, UTech)
- 5 CXC/CSEC including Maths, Physics & Technical Drawing
- 2+ years professional experience for JIE PE registration
Preferred Qualifications
- MSc Civil / Environmental Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) — JIE
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- LEED AP for sustainable infrastructure projects
Professional Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) — Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE)
- CEng — Chartered Engineer (Engineering Council UK)
- BEng / MEng Civil Engineering
- PMP — Project Management Professional
- NCC Registration for government project eligibility
Job Market Trend
Strong GrowthJamaica's road rehabilitation programme, Mount Rosser Bypass, Southern Coastal Highway Improvement, NHT affordable housing drives, and ongoing airport and port upgrades are generating exceptional demand for civil engineers across the public and private sectors.
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