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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — CT
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Hartford, CT
Across central Connecticut and New England, we place civil, structural, and water engineers on the highway, transit, and flood-control programs modernizing the region.
// Hartford Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Hartford infrastructure
Metro Associates runs a dedicated civil engineering search practice across Hartford and New England, connecting firms with licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists who support CTDOT, 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 Hartford
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 Hartford
Every submission is held to the same standard: real fluency in the design software, licensure, and codes the role demands, not just a resume match.
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 Hartford civil engineering hiring
Work like ctdot highway and bridge programs is a good read on the Hartford market heading into 2026: long-term federal infrastructure funding and a sharper focus on climate resiliency, with demand for on-site licensed PEs and CTDOT project leads still outpacing supply.
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 Hartford metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Hartford infrastructure programs
CTDOT highway and bridge programs
CTfastrak BRT and Hartford Line rail
Connecticut River and flood-control systems
Clean Water Fund and utility upgrades
Bradley International Airport improvements
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Hartford — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Hartford, CT?
Yes. We run an active civil engineering search practice in Hartford and throughout New England, placing PEs, project managers, and technical specialists into transportation, bridge, water, and construction programs.
What civil engineering roles do you recruit for in Hartford?
Our Hartford 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 Hartford?
Because we maintain a national pipeline of pre-vetted engineers, we typically deliver a shortlist of qualified CT candidates within days — and every placement is backed by our guarantee.
Do you recruit licensed PEs for CTDOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes — NCEES comity and multi-state PE licensure are part of how we screen. We recruit specifically for CTDOT, federal agencies, and publicly funded capital programs across Connecticut.
// Why partner with us
Why Hartford 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 Hartford?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed CT talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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