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Direct Hire & Permanent Placement
Permanent engineering hires onto your own payroll, from EIT designers to licensed PEs and project managers. There is absolutely no fee unless the candidate is hired.
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staffing.
45+ years of results.
Tired of endless searches for the right engineering talent? Metro Associates is a specialist engineering staffing agency and search firm, and we transform your hiring process with results you can count on. We help companies across the United States hire qualified, experienced technical, engineering, and licensed professionals.
- 45+ years of placements
- No fee until hired
- Always remain 100% free for Job Seekers!
- Focus strictly on engineering, architecture, and construction
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// 01 / About Us
Engineering staffing & executive search
Metro Associates is a nationally recognized engineering recruiting firm specializing in staffing Professional Engineers and technical talent across every discipline. We support DOT and infrastructure agencies, municipal public works, engineering consultancies, and private-sector employers across the United States.
With more than four decades of combined experience, our recruiters , including former engineers and military-trained talent specialists, deliver licensed engineers and technical specialists who understand the operational, regulatory, and performance demands of today's capital projects.
Every candidate vetted for
PE licensedDOT specificationsFHWA standardsAASHTO guidelinesNETTCP certifiedQA/QC protocolsSafety compliance
Engineering roles we place
- 01Professional Engineers (PE)
- 02Bridge & Structural Designers
- 03Roadway & Traffic Engineers
- 04CEI Inspectors
- 05Resident Engineers
- 06Construction Managers
- 07Project Controls Specialists
- 08Environmental Coordinators
- 09Executive Program Leaders
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Candidates placed
Matched with precision and professionalism.
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Years of experience
Entry-level roles to C-suite executives.
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Résumés on file
A deep, vetted national talent network.
// 02 / Capabilities
Quality services, engineered
From Professional Engineers to specialized technical talent, we deliver dependable staffing across every engineering discipline, supporting safety, regulatory standards, and project delivery for public and private employers alike.
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Executive Search & Headhunting
Confidential approaches to practice leaders, chief engineers and public works directors: the people who run the work and are not applying anywhere.
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Contract & Project Staffing
Inspection and construction-phase teams staffed for the length of a program, qualified against the agency's own approved list before anyone reaches you.
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Experienced Recruiting Team
Rely on the expertise of our experienced team of recruitment professionals, who reach senior technical talent your competitors are trying to keep.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Elevating the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and harnessing the differences of your people with the ones that will excel.
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Responsive Service
Quick, responsive service and priority attention whenever you need us. We work as a valuable extension of your team rather than a vendor at arm's length.
// What we recruit for
Six engineering disciplines, staffed nationwide
Every discipline has its own licensure, its own agencies and its own shortage. We run a dedicated practice for each, in fifty metros.
InfrastructureCapital programs staffed across every phase, from planning through construction inspection and asset management.Civil EngineeringLicensed PEs, project managers and technical leads on state DOT, federal and private capital programs.MEP EngineeringMechanical, electrical and plumbing PEs and commissioning specialists on complex building systems.Bridge & StructuralDesign and load-rating engineers, inspection leads and structural specialists on bridge programs.Water & WastewaterProcess engineers and plant specialists on treatment, collection and distribution infrastructure.CEI & InspectionConstruction engineering inspection staff, resident engineers and DOT-qualified inspectors.Municipal EngineeringCity and county engineers, public works leadership and capital program managers.
Our largest civil engineering markets
// 03 / Programs & Approach
What sets Metro apart
Practical expertise. Our recruiters include former engineers and military-trained talent acquisition specialists who bring firsthand knowledge of infrastructure operations and regulatory environments.
We understand the real pace of transportation programs, from design-bid-build and design-build delivery to emergency response projects and long-term asset management. The result: agencies stay on schedule, manage budgets responsibly, and deliver projects the public can rely on.
Diversity, Veterans & Workforce Excellence
We're committed to diversity, inclusion, and workforce resilience, actively recruiting from varied backgrounds, including veterans with engineering and leadership experience, to help agencies build teams that reflect the communities they serve.
Infrastructure programs we support
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Bridge inspections & load ratings
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Highway expansions & roadway rehabilitations
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Transit corridor & rail infrastructure
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Multi-agency capital improvement programs
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Federally funded transportation initiatives
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Emergency response & asset management
Our placements strengthen oversight, improve quality assurance, and reinforce safety compliance across every major infrastructure initiative we support.
// 04 / Why Metro
Faster hiring, because engineering is all we do
We've reduced sourcing and hiring time by up to 40%, without compromising on candidate quality. Our team-based approach speeds up screening and reference checks while every placement is closely monitored for performance.
FIG. 3 / U.S. INFRASTRUCTURE
Every engineer we place comes with a proven track record and references from peers and supervisors we have actually spoken to. What that rests on:
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Six disciplines, not one general desk
Civil, MEP, bridge and structural, water and wastewater, CEI and municipal each have their own practice, so the person calling you knows the difference between a load rating and a load calculation.
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Licensure handled before offer stage
A PE license does not transfer automatically between states. We work comity and NCEES Records into the search from the start, rather than discovering a six-week gap once someone has accepted.
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We stay in contact after the start date
The placement is not the end of the relationship. We check in with both sides through the first months, because the problems worth knowing about rarely surface in week one.
That's the Metro difference: a specialist desk for your discipline, and engineers who have actually been vetted.
// 05 / Field Results
Start your searchReal searches, real outcomes
Transportation · Engineering01
Sr. Engineer
Fifteen pre-screened resumes led to five technical phone screens and four in-person interviews. Role filled in four weeks.
4 wks
Time to fill
Executive · Finance02
GM with a finance background
Forty phone screens, six interviews scheduled. The client hired the General Manager, plus a second candidate from the same slate.
2 hires
One search
Leadership · Product03
High-impact leader
One Metro candidate secured a full-time leadership role and went on to drive decisions shaping the company's product direction.
Retained
Long-term
// 06 / Meet Our Team
The recruiters behind the results
Specialists who understand engineering, transportation, and the regulatory landscape, because they've lived it.
01, LeadManaging Partner
Patrick Novick
With more than four decades of combined experience, Patrick leads Metro Associates' engineering recruiting and executive search practice, pairing state DOTs, municipalities, and infrastructure firms with vetted talent that delivers on publicly funded programs. Specialties include PE's, MEP, Mechanical, Electrical and P&FP.
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// 07 / Open Roles
Careers in engineering & infrastructure
Advance your career with a recruiting partner that understands engineering. We place licensed PEs, CEI inspectors, project managers, and senior infrastructure leaders, working confidentially to protect your interests at every step.
Roles we regularly place
Licensed Professional Engineers (PEs)
CEI & Construction Inspectors
Bridge & Structural Designers
Construction & Project Managers
Resident & Roadway Engineers
Senior Infrastructure Leaders
Current openings are posted on our live job board and updated as roles open. Browse everything available today, or send a general application and we'll reach out when the right match comes up.
Don't see the job you're looking for? Submit your resume for future consideration and we'll contact you when a matching role opens.
// 08 / Coverage · United States
Local expertise, coast to coast
Recruiters who understand regional DOT requirements, labor markets, and infrastructure programs in nine U.S. hubs.
HQOrlando
FL · United States
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42.4°NBoston
MA · United States
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38.9°NWashington
DC · United States
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33.7°NAtlanta
GA · United States
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32.8°NDallas
TX · United States
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34.1°NLos Angeles
CA · United States
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40.7°NNew York
NY · United States
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41.8°NHartford
CT · United States
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// 09 / Questions
The things people ask us first
What we cover, where we work, and who pays. The discipline-specific questions (licensure, pay bands, certifications) are answered in full on our FAQ.
All 56 questions →// 09 / Client Feedback
Trusted by hiring leaders
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“Metro Associates were a very quick and responsive service. They are one of the best providers, if not the best. We would highly recommend them to anyone.”
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“Access a network of hundreds of national and global affiliates to meet your needs. Their specialized experience in hiring for multiple positions is remarkable. With this team, you can reach new heights, accomplish your goals, and turn your dreams into reality.”
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“Take your recruitment skills to the next level with Metro Associates. Their expert team can help you cultivate a successful workforce that aligns with your goals and values. Let them help you achieve greatness today!”
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“Metro Associates placed exceptional candidates with remarkable satisfaction records, including the help of the former engineers and military recruiters they have on staff. Their candidate selection process is dedicated and successful.”
// Let's build your team
Ready to place your next great hire?
Tell us about the role. We'll deliver a vetted shortlist: fast, and matched to the discipline and license the role actually needs.
- No fee unless the candidate is hired
- Pre-screened, reference-checked slates
- Dedicated recruiter on every search