Civil Engineering Recruiter Kentucky
Specialized engineering staffing for KYTC, the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor, and bridge, highway, and water infrastructure projects across Kentucky.
Metro Associates is a civil engineering recruiter serving firms throughout Kentucky. We help engineering companies hire licensed Professional Engineers (PE), transportation engineers, bridge inspectors, structural engineers, water resources engineers, and infrastructure project managers supporting the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and county road departments from Louisville to Lexington.
Kentucky 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
- Geotechnical & Environmental Engineering
- Dam Safety & Reservoir Infrastructure
We support firms delivering projects across Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Covington, Richmond, Florence, Georgetown, Elizabethtown, and statewide Kentucky infrastructure programs.
Roles We Place in Kentucky
- Civil Engineer (EIT & PE)
- Senior Transportation Engineer
- Bridge Inspection Team Leader
- Structural Engineer
- Resident Engineer
- NICET Certified Construction Inspector
- Water Resources Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Director of Engineering
2026 Civil Engineering Hiring Trends in Kentucky
KYTC's Six-Year Highway Plan, the $3.6 billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project connecting Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky now under construction, the I-69 Ohio River Crossing advancing through development, ongoing interchange and pavement improvements along I-64 and I-75, the Western Kentucky Parkway reconstruction program, and statewide bridge replacement under KYTC's bridge bundling initiative are driving strong demand for licensed civil engineers across Kentucky.
- Civil Engineer (EIT): $58,000 – $75,000
- Licensed PE: $88,000 – $130,000
- Senior Project Manager: $115,000 – $165,000+
- Bridge Inspection Team Leader (PE): $102,000 – $140,000
Why Kentucky Engineering Firms Choose Metro Associates
- Engineering-Specific Recruiting Focus
- Deep KYTC & Corps of Engineers Market Understanding
- Access to Passive Licensed Engineers
- Multi-Metro Talent Network (Louisville, Lexington, Covington & Bowling Green)
- Confidential Replacement Searches
- Veteran Engineering Talent Pipeline
Supporting KYTC & Statewide Infrastructure Programs
- Brent Spence Bridge Corridor ($3.6B – Under Construction)
- I-69 Ohio River Crossing (Development Phase)
- I-64 & I-75 Interchange & Pavement Programs
- Western Kentucky Parkway Reconstruction
- Statewide Bridge Bundling & Replacement Program
- Corps of Engineers Ohio River Navigation Projects
- Municipal Stormwater & Drainage Programs
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