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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — GA
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Atlanta, GA
In metro Atlanta and across the Southeast, we connect firms with civil and transportation talent for the interstate, transit, and water programs driving the region's rapid growth.
// Atlanta Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Atlanta infrastructure
Metro Associates runs a dedicated civil engineering search practice across Atlanta and the Southeast, connecting firms with licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists who support GDOT, federal agencies, and private development in the metro.
From major corridors to municipal and resiliency projects, we match vetted talent to the operational, regulatory, and performance demands of publicly funded capital programs.
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)
// Roles we place
Engineering roles we place in Atlanta
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
// Skills we screen for
Civil engineering skills & software we recruit for in Atlanta
Every submission is held to the same standard: real fluency in the design software, licensure, and codes the role demands, not just a resume match.
AutoCAD Civil 3DBentley MicroStation / OpenRoads DesignerBentley InRoadsArcGIS / geospatial analysisHEC-RAS hydrology & hydraulics modelingHEC-HMSBentley SewerGEMS / WaterGEMSSynchro / SimTrafficPTV Vissim traffic simulationSTAAD.Pro / RISA structural analysisPavement design software (e.g. MicroPaver)Professional Engineer (PE) licenseProfessional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)OSHA 30-Hour certificationNICET certification (construction inspection)AASHTO design standards fluencyFHWA / State DOT design manual fluencyErosion & sediment control (SWPPP) designConstruction engineering & inspection (CEI)
// 2026 hiring trends
2026 Atlanta civil engineering hiring
Work like gdot interstate and interchange programs (major mobility) is a good read on the Atlanta market heading into 2026: long-term federal infrastructure funding and a sharper focus on climate resiliency, with demand for on-site licensed PEs and GDOT project leads still outpacing supply.
Representative 2026 compensation
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+
Ranges vary by firm, licensure, and project mix; figures are directional for the Atlanta metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Atlanta infrastructure programs
GDOT interstate and interchange programs (Major Mobility)
MARTA transit expansion
Combined-sewer and watershed improvements
Managed lanes and regional mobility
Hartsfield-Jackson airport modernization
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Atlanta — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Atlanta, GA?
Yes. Metro Associates recruits civil engineering talent for Atlanta and the wider the Southeast market — licensed PEs, project managers, and technical specialists working on transportation, bridge, water, and construction programs.
What civil engineering roles do you recruit for in Atlanta?
We fill roles including Civil Project Manager (PE), Senior Transportation Engineer, Structural/Bridge Engineer, Water Resources Engineer, Traffic/ITS Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, and Construction Manager — from a single hire to a full project team.
How quickly can you fill a civil engineering position in Atlanta?
Our national pipeline of pre-vetted engineers means a shortlist of qualified GA candidates is usually days away, not weeks — and every placement carries our guarantee.
Do you recruit licensed PEs for GDOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes. Candidates are screened against GDOT's and Georgia's licensure requirements, with fluency in NCEES comity for engineers holding PE licenses in multiple states.
// Why partner with us
Why Atlanta 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.
Hiring civil engineers in Atlanta?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed GA talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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