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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — MA
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Boston, MA
Throughout Greater Boston and New England, we recruit the bridge, transit, and coastal engineers modernizing one of the country's oldest and most complex infrastructure networks.
// Boston Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Boston infrastructure
Metro Associates runs a dedicated civil engineering search practice across Boston and New England, connecting firms with licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists who support MassDOT, 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 Boston
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 Boston
We screen every candidate against one bar — the design software, licensure, and code fluency the role actually calls for, not a generic checklist.
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 Boston civil engineering hiring
In 2026, the New England 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 MassDOT 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 Boston metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Boston infrastructure programs
MassDOT bridge and Accelerated Bridge programs
MBTA transit modernization and Green Line works
Coastal resiliency and sea-level adaptation
Allston I-90 multimodal project
Water and sewer (MWRA) capital upgrades
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Boston — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Boston, MA?
Yes. Metro Associates recruits civil engineering talent for Boston and the wider New England 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 Boston?
Our Boston placements span Civil Project Manager (PE), Senior Transportation Engineer, Structural/Bridge Engineer, Water Resources Engineer, Traffic/ITS Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, and Construction Manager roles.
How quickly can you fill a civil engineering position in Boston?
Our national pipeline of pre-vetted engineers means a shortlist of qualified MA candidates is usually days away, not weeks — and every placement carries our guarantee.
Do you recruit licensed PEs for MassDOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes. We understand NCEES comity and multi-state PE licensure, and we recruit specifically for MassDOT, federal agencies, and publicly funded capital programs throughout Massachusetts.
// Why partner with us
Why Boston 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 Boston?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed MA talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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