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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — MD
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Baltimore, MD
In the Baltimore region, we recruit the bridge, transit, and water engineers rebuilding a historic port-city infrastructure network across the Mid-Atlantic.
// Baltimore Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Baltimore infrastructure
We're a specialized civil engineering recruiter for Baltimore and the Mid-Atlantic — placing licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists on the work that supports MDOT SHA, federal agencies, and private development locally.
Locally, that has meant staffing everything from mdot sha highway and bridge programs to smaller municipal and resiliency work — we match vetted talent to what each program actually demands.
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 Baltimore
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 Baltimore
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 Baltimore civil engineering hiring
Work like mdot sha highway and bridge programs is a good read on the Baltimore market heading into 2026: long-term federal infrastructure funding and a sharper focus on climate resiliency, with demand for on-site licensed PEs and MDOT SHA 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 Baltimore metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Baltimore infrastructure programs
MDOT SHA highway and bridge programs
Key Bridge replacement and harbor crossings
MTA transit and regional corridors
Port of Baltimore and marine infrastructure
Water and wastewater capital upgrades
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Baltimore — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Baltimore, MD?
Yes. Metro Associates recruits civil engineering talent for Baltimore and the wider the Mid-Atlantic 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 Baltimore?
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 Baltimore?
Our national pipeline of pre-vetted engineers means a shortlist of qualified MD candidates is usually days away, not weeks — and every placement carries our guarantee.
Do you recruit licensed PEs for MDOT SHA and public infrastructure projects?
Yes. Candidates are screened against MDOT SHA's and Maryland's licensure requirements, with fluency in NCEES comity for engineers holding PE licenses in multiple states.
// Why partner with us
Why Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed MD talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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