Civil Engineering Recruiter Iowa
Specialized engineering staffing for Iowa DOT, I-80 corridor improvements, and bridge, highway, and water infrastructure projects across Iowa.
Metro Associates is a civil engineering recruiter serving firms throughout Iowa. We help engineering companies hire licensed Professional Engineers (PE), transportation engineers, bridge inspectors, structural engineers, water resources engineers, and infrastructure project managers supporting the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and county engineer offices from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids.
Iowa Civil Engineering Recruiting Expertise
- Transportation & Highway Design
- Bridge Inspection & Structural Engineering
- Water Resources & Flood Control
- Interstate Corridor & Interchange Reconstruction
- Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI)
- Land Development & Municipal Engineering
- Agricultural & Drainage Infrastructure
- Environmental & Geotechnical Engineering
We support firms delivering projects across Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City, Waterloo, Ames, West Des Moines, Council Bluffs, and statewide Iowa infrastructure programs.
Roles We Place in Iowa
- Civil Engineer (EIT & PE)
- Senior Transportation Engineer
- Bridge Inspection Team Leader
- Structural Engineer
- Resident Engineer
- NICET Certified Construction Inspector
- Water Resources & Drainage Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Director of Engineering
2026 Civil Engineering Hiring Trends in Iowa
Iowa DOT's Five-Year Transportation Improvement Program, ongoing I-80 corridor capacity and interchange improvements across the state, the I-235 reconstruction in Des Moines, major bridge replacements under Iowa's statewide bridge program, the Iowa Highway 100 extension in Cedar Rapids, and continued investment in flood mitigation and agricultural drainage infrastructure are driving steady demand for licensed civil engineers across Iowa.
- Civil Engineer (EIT): $58,000 – $74,000
- Licensed PE: $87,000 – $128,000
- Senior Project Manager: $115,000 – $160,000+
- Bridge Inspection Team Leader (PE): $100,000 – $138,000
Why Iowa Engineering Firms Choose Metro Associates
- Engineering-Specific Recruiting Focus
- Deep Iowa DOT & Corps of Engineers Market Understanding
- Access to Passive Licensed Engineers
- Multi-Metro Talent Network (Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport & Sioux City)
- Confidential Replacement Searches
- Veteran Engineering Talent Pipeline
Supporting Iowa DOT & Statewide Infrastructure Programs
- I-80 Corridor Capacity & Interchange Program
- I-235 Reconstruction (Des Moines)
- Iowa Highway 100 Extension (Cedar Rapids)
- Statewide Bridge Replacement Program
- Flood Mitigation & Agricultural Drainage Infrastructure
- Corps of Engineers Missouri & Mississippi River Projects
- Municipal Stormwater & Utility Programs
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