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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — MI
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Detroit, MI
Across metro Detroit and the Great Lakes region, we connect firms with civil and transportation talent for the freeway, bridge, and water programs rebuilding regional infrastructure.
// Detroit Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Detroit infrastructure
We're a specialized civil engineering recruiter for Detroit and the Great Lakes — placing licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists on the work that supports MDOT, federal agencies, and private development locally.
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 Detroit
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 Detroit
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 Detroit civil engineering hiring
In 2026, the the Great Lakes 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 MDOT 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 Detroit metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Detroit infrastructure programs
MDOT freeway reconstruction (I-75 / I-94) programs
Gordie Howe International Bridge corridor
Great Lakes water and drainage systems
Regional transit and mobility projects
Detroit Metro airport improvements
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Detroit — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Detroit, MI?
Yes. Metro Associates recruits civil engineering talent for Detroit and the wider the Great Lakes 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 Detroit?
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 Detroit?
Our national pipeline of pre-vetted engineers means a shortlist of qualified MI candidates is usually days away, not weeks — and every placement carries our guarantee.
Do you recruit licensed PEs for MDOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes. Candidates are screened against MDOT's and Michigan's licensure requirements, with fluency in NCEES comity for engineers holding PE licenses in multiple states.
// Why partner with us
Why Detroit 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 Detroit?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed MI talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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