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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — ID
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Boise, ID
In the fast-growing Boise metro and the Intermountain West, we place civil and transportation engineers on the highway, transit, and water programs keeping pace with the region's expansion.
// Boise Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Boise infrastructure
Metro Associates is a leading civil engineering recruiter providing specialized staffing solutions across Boise and the Intermountain West. We help firms hire licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists who support ITD, federal agencies, and private development throughout the region.
We match vetted candidates to the real demands of publicly funded capital programs, from large corridor projects down to municipal and resiliency work.
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 Boise
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 Boise
Every candidate we put forward is screened against the same bar: the design software, licensure, and code fluency the role actually demands.
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 Boise civil engineering hiring
In 2026, the the Intermountain West market is defined by long-term federal infrastructure funding and a sharp focus on climate resiliency. Remote collaboration has widened the talent pool, but demand for on-site licensed PEs and project leads across ITD programs remains at an all-time high.
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 Boise metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Boise infrastructure programs
ITD highway and interchange programs
Valley Regional Transit corridors
Boise River and flood-management work
Regional water and utility infrastructure
Boise Airport expansion projects
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Boise — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Boise, ID?
Yes. We run an active civil engineering search practice in Boise and throughout the Intermountain West, placing PEs, project managers, and technical specialists into transportation, bridge, water, and construction programs.
What civil engineering roles do you recruit for in Boise?
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 Boise?
Most Boise searches move fast: our pre-vetted national pipeline typically produces a qualified shortlist within days, backed by our placement guarantee.
Do you recruit licensed PEs for ITD and public infrastructure projects?
Yes — NCEES comity and multi-state PE licensure are part of how we screen. We recruit specifically for ITD, federal agencies, and publicly funded capital programs across Idaho.
// Why partner with us
Why Boise 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 Boise?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed ID talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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