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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — TX
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Houston, TX
Along the Gulf Coast, we place civil, drainage, and construction professionals on the flood-control, highway, and energy-infrastructure programs central to greater Houston.
// Houston Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Houston infrastructure
Metro Associates runs a dedicated civil engineering search practice across Houston and the Gulf Coast, connecting firms with licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists who support TxDOT, federal agencies, and private development in the metro.
Whether the work is a major corridor, a municipal upgrade, or a resiliency program, we match vetted talent to what the role actually demands — operationally, regulatorily, and technically.
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 Houston
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 Houston
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 Houston civil engineering hiring
Heading into 2026, Houston's market is shaped by sustained federal infrastructure funding and a growing focus on climate resiliency. The talent pool has widened with remote collaboration, but on-site licensed PEs and project leads for TxDOT programs remain in short 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 Houston metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Houston infrastructure programs
TxDOT Houston District highway & interchange work
Harris County flood-control and drainage
Coastal spine and storm-surge protection
Port of Houston and industrial infrastructure
METRO transit and regional mobility projects
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Houston — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Houston, TX?
Yes. We run an active civil engineering search practice in Houston and throughout the Gulf Coast, placing PEs, project managers, and technical specialists into transportation, bridge, water, and construction programs.
What civil engineering roles do you recruit for in Houston?
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 Houston?
Our national pipeline of pre-vetted engineers means a shortlist of qualified TX candidates is usually days away, not weeks — and every placement carries our guarantee.
Do you recruit licensed PEs for TxDOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes. Candidates are screened against TxDOT's and Texas's licensure requirements, with fluency in NCEES comity for engineers holding PE licenses in multiple states.
// Why partner with us
Why Houston 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 Houston?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed TX talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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