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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — FL
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Jacksonville, FL
Across Jacksonville and North Florida, we recruit the bridge, drainage, and transportation engineers supporting the highway, resiliency, and port programs of the region's largest city.
// Jacksonville Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Jacksonville infrastructure
We're a specialized civil engineering recruiter for Jacksonville and North Florida — placing licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists on the work that supports FDOT, 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 Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville civil engineering hiring
In 2026, the North Florida 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 FDOT 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 Jacksonville metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Jacksonville infrastructure programs
FDOT District 2 highway and bridge programs
JTA transit and Ultimate Urban Circulator
St. Johns River crossings and resiliency
Coastal and stormwater drainage upgrades
JAXPORT and marine infrastructure
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Jacksonville — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Jacksonville, FL?
Yes. Metro Associates recruits civil engineering talent for Jacksonville and the wider North Florida 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 Jacksonville?
Common searches in Jacksonville include Civil Project Manager (PE), Senior Transportation Engineer, Structural/Bridge Engineer, Water Resources Engineer, Traffic/ITS Engineer, and Geotechnical Engineer — whether it's one hire or a full project team.
How quickly can you fill a civil engineering position in Jacksonville?
Most Jacksonville 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 FDOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes. We understand NCEES comity and multi-state PE licensure, and we recruit specifically for FDOT, federal agencies, and publicly funded capital programs throughout Florida.
// Why partner with us
Why Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed FL talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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