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Experienced Team
Rely on the expertise of our experienced team of recruitment professionals who place the best talent.
// Greatness relies on your collaborators
Specialized
engineering
recruiting.
45+ years of results.
Tired of endless searches for the right engineering talent? Metro Associates transforms your hiring process — with results you can count on. We help DOT agencies, infrastructure companies, and AEC consultancies hire qualified, licensed professionals across the United States.
- 45+ years of placements
- DOT · Infrastructure · AEC
- No fee until hired
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// 01 — About Us
DOT-focused staffing & executive search
Metro Associates is a nationally recognized engineering recruiting firm specializing in DOT staffing and executive search. We support state Departments of Transportation, municipal public works agencies, engineering consultancies, and federally funded infrastructure programs across the United States.
With more than four decades of combined experience, our recruiters — including former engineers and military-trained talent specialists — deliver transportation professionals who understand the operational, regulatory, and performance demands of publicly funded capital projects.
Every candidate vetted for
DOT specificationsFHWA standardsAASHTO guidelinesQA/QC protocolsSafety compliance
Transportation roles we place
- 01Transportation Engineers
- 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.
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Open jobs
Active roles across the U.S. right now.
// 02 — Capabilities
Quality services, engineered
From highway design to DOT compliance, we deliver dependable talent that supports safety, regulatory standards, and the delivery of state and federally funded programs.
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Top Talent
We specialize in getting top talent from your competitors — senior technical and intelligence recruiter professionals.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Elevating the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. There is absolutely no fee unless the candidate is hired.
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Innovation
Priority attention whenever you need us — with diversity and inclusion behind every innovation we bring.
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Valuable Extension
We are a valuable extension of your team, created by joining diverse and inclusive team resources.
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Responsive Service
Quick, responsive service. Harness the differences of your people with the ones that will excel.
// 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, backed by a 90-day guarantee
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.
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Every engineer we place comes with a proven track record and strong endorsements from peers and supervisors. And to make your decision risk-free, every placement is backed by our:
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90-Day Free Replacement
If it's not the right fit, we replace the candidate at no additional cost — no questions asked.
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Money-Back Guarantee
A full refund option if we can't deliver the right talent. Your decision stays risk-free.
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Performance Monitoring
We stay engaged after placement, tracking performance to ensure long-term success.
That's the Metro difference: faster hiring, vetted talent, and zero risk.
// 05 — Field Results
Start your searchReal searches, real outcomes
Software · Engineering01
Senior Software Developer
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 software 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.
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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.
Construction Management — VDOTFredericksburg, VirginiaDirect HireFeaturedApplySenior Engineer (PE) — CTDOT / RIDOTNorth Haven, ConnecticutDirect HireFeaturedApplyBridge & Structural DesignerAtlanta, GeorgiaDirect HireOpenApplyCEI InspectorDallas, TexasContractOpenApplyResident EngineerLos Angeles, CaliforniaDirect HireOpenApply
// 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.
HQ
Orlando
FL · United States
Directions42.4°N
Boston
MA · United States
Directions38.9°N
Washington
DC · United States
Directions33.7°N
Atlanta
GA · United States
Directions32.8°N
Dallas
TX · United States
Directions34.1°N
Los Angeles
CA · United States
Directions40.7°N
New York
NY · United States
Directions41.8°N
Hartford
CT · United States
DirectionsView All Offices9 locations · nationwide coverage
// 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 fully backed by our 90-day guarantee.
- No fee unless the candidate is hired
- Pre-screened, reference-checked slates
- Dedicated recruiter on every search