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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — OH
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Cleveland, OH
In Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, we staff the transportation, structural, and water teams behind the freeway, transit, and lakefront programs rebuilding regional infrastructure.
// Cleveland Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Cleveland infrastructure
We're a specialized civil engineering recruiter for Cleveland and Northeast Ohio — placing licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists on the work that supports Ohio DOT, federal agencies, and private development locally.
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 Cleveland
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 Cleveland
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 Cleveland civil engineering hiring
In 2026, the Northeast Ohio 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 Ohio DOT 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 Cleveland metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Cleveland infrastructure programs
Ohio DOT freeway and bridge programs
GCRTA rail and transit modernization
Cuyahoga River and lakefront infrastructure
Project Clean Lake stormwater program
Cleveland Hopkins airport improvements
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Cleveland — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Cleveland, OH?
Yes. We run an active civil engineering search practice in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio, placing PEs, project managers, and technical specialists into transportation, bridge, water, and construction programs.
What civil engineering roles do you recruit for in Cleveland?
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 Cleveland?
Our national pipeline of pre-vetted engineers means a shortlist of qualified OH candidates is usually days away, not weeks — and every placement carries our guarantee.
Do you recruit licensed PEs for Ohio DOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes. Candidates are screened against Ohio DOT's and Ohio's licensure requirements, with fluency in NCEES comity for engineers holding PE licenses in multiple states.
// Why partner with us
Why Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed OH talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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