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// National Engineering Staffing
Civil Engineering Recruiter
United States
Premier national engineering staffing for transportation, infrastructure, and municipal projects across all 50 states. From major metropolitan hubs to rural infrastructure expansions, we help firms hire licensed PEs, project managers, and technical specialists.
// National expertise
National civil engineering recruiting
Metro Associates provides specialized staffing on a national scale, supporting firms working with state DOTs, federal agencies, and private development. Our reach extends across the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Gulf Coast, and Pacific West.
Recruiting expertise
- Transportation & Highway Engineering (AASHTO Standards)
- Bridge & Structural Engineering
- Water, Wastewater & Environmental Engineering
- Aviation & Airport Infrastructure (FAA Regulations)
- Federal & Defense Infrastructure (USACE / NAVFAC)
- Energy & Renewable Infrastructure
- Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI)
// Markets we serve
Civil engineering recruiting by city
Explore our specialized recruiting in these metros — with more markets added regularly.
New York, NYNYSDOTLos Angeles, CACaltransChicago, ILIDOTHouston, TXTxDOTPhoenix, AZADOTPhiladelphia, PAPennDOTDallas, TXTxDOTAtlanta, GAGDOTMiami, FLFDOTSeattle, WAWSDOTDenver, COCDOTBoston, MAMassDOTMinneapolis, MNMnDOTDetroit, MIMDOTCharlotte, NCNCDOTNashville, TNTDOTPortland, ORODOTLas Vegas, NVNDOTColumbus, OHOhio DOTSalt Lake City, UTUDOTKansas City, MOMoDOTIndianapolis, ININDOTMilwaukee, WIWisDOTRichmond, VAVDOTBaltimore, MDMDOT SHANew Orleans, LALADOTDLouisville, KYKYTCOklahoma City, OKOklahoma DOTCharleston, SCSCDOTNewark, NJNJDOT
// Roles we place nationwide
Roles we place
01Civil Project Manager (PE)
02Senior Transportation Engineer
03Structural / Bridge Engineer
04Water Resources & Drainage Engineer
05Traffic & ITS Engineer
06Geotechnical Engineer
07Construction Manager & Resident Engineer
08VP of Infrastructure / Office Lead
09BIM & VDC Specialists
2026 national compensation trends
Civil Engineer (EIT)$70,000 – $95,000
Licensed PE (Mid-Level)$105,000 – $150,000
Senior Project Manager$140,000 – $190,000+
Regional Director$175,000 – $250,000+
// Why partner with us
Why firms partner with Metro Associates
Multi-State Licensing Expertise
We understand NCEES comity and the complexities of multi-state PE licensure.
Passive Candidate Acquisition
Our recruiters reach high-performers who are not actively on job boards.
Scalable Staffing Solutions
From a single PE to an entire project team for a multi-year contract.
Federal & State Compliance
Fluency in hiring requirements for FHWA, FAA, and major State DOT projects.
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