Civil Engineering Recruiter Mississippi
Specialized engineering staffing for MDOT, Gulf Coast capacity projects, and bridge and highway programs across Mississippi.
Metro Associates is a civil engineering recruiter serving firms throughout Mississippi. We help engineering companies hire licensed Professional Engineers (PE), transportation engineers, bridge inspectors, structural engineers, water resources engineers, and infrastructure project managers supporting the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), federal infrastructure programs, and municipal public works agencies from Jackson to the Gulf Coast.
Mississippi Civil Engineering Recruiting Expertise
- Transportation & Highway Design
- Bridge Inspection & Structural Engineering
- Interstate Widening & Capacity Improvements
- Water Resources & Flood Control Engineering
- Coastal & Hurricane-Resilient Infrastructure
- Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI)
- Rural Highway Safety & Median Design
- Land Development & Municipal Engineering
We support firms delivering projects across Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, Hattiesburg, Biloxi, Meridian, Tupelo, Olive Branch, Pearl, Pascagoula, and statewide Mississippi infrastructure programs.
Roles We Place in Mississippi
- Civil Engineer (EIT & PE)
- Senior Transportation Engineer
- Bridge Inspection Team Leader
- Structural Engineer
- Resident Engineer
- NICET Certified Construction Inspector
- Water Resources Engineer
- Land Development Project Manager
- Director of Engineering
2026 Civil Engineering Hiring Trends in Mississippi
MDOT's record-setting infrastructure investment program, the $212.6 million Highway 57 widening from I-10 to Vancleave, the $155 million I-10 widening to six lanes in Harrison and Hancock counties, the $66 million I-59 reconstruction in the Pine Belt, the $44.9 million Highway 49 widening in Harrison County, the $40 million Highway 67 redesign with 43 intersection improvements, the I-10 Diamondhead interchange reconstruction, and dozens of bridge replacement projects statewide are driving sustained demand for licensed civil engineers in Mississippi.
- Civil Engineer (EIT): $60,000 – $76,000
- Licensed PE: $88,000 – $130,000
- Senior Project Manager: $120,000 – $160,000+
- Bridge Inspection Team Leader (PE): $100,000 – $140,000
Why Mississippi Engineering Firms Choose Metro Associates
- Engineering-Specific Recruiting Focus
- Deep MDOT & Federal Infrastructure Market Understanding
- Access to Passive Licensed Engineers
- Dual-Market Talent Network (Jackson Metro & Gulf Coast)
- Confidential Replacement Searches
- Veteran Engineering Talent Pipeline
Supporting MDOT & Statewide Infrastructure Programs
- Highway 57 Widening – I-10 to Vancleave ($212.6M)
- I-10 Widening to Six Lanes (Harrison & Hancock Counties, $155M)
- I-59 Reconstruction – Pine Belt ($66M)
- Highway 49 Widening to Six Lanes (Harrison County, $44.9M)
- Highway 67 Redesign & 43 Intersection Improvements ($40M)
- I-10 Diamondhead Interchange Reconstruction
- US-80 & US-51 Bridge Replacement Program (13 Bridges)
- Statewide Bridge Replacements & Pavement Rehabilitation
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