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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — OH
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Columbus, OH
Across central Ohio, we staff the transportation, structural, and water teams behind Columbus's fast-expanding highway, transit, and infrastructure programs.
// Columbus Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Columbus infrastructure
Metro Associates is a leading civil engineering recruiter providing specialized staffing solutions across Columbus and the Midwest. We help firms hire licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists who support Ohio DOT, 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 Columbus
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 Columbus
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 Columbus civil engineering hiring
In 2026, the the Midwest 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 Columbus metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Columbus infrastructure programs
Ohio DOT highway and interchange programs
COTA transit and LinkUS corridors
Water and sewer (Blueprint Columbus) upgrades
Regional roadway and mobility projects
Rickenbacker & John Glenn airport infrastructure
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Columbus — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Columbus, OH?
Yes. Metro Associates is a specialized civil engineering recruiter serving Columbus and the Midwest. We place licensed Professional Engineers (PEs), project managers, and technical specialists on transportation, bridge, water, and construction programs across the metro.
What civil engineering roles do you recruit for in Columbus?
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 Columbus?
Most Columbus 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 Ohio DOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes — NCEES comity and multi-state PE licensure are part of how we screen. We recruit specifically for Ohio DOT, federal agencies, and publicly funded capital programs across Ohio.
// Why partner with us
Why Columbus 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 Columbus?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed OH talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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