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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — NV
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Las Vegas, NV
In the Las Vegas valley, we help firms scale civil and transportation teams for the freeway, water, and development programs keeping pace with Southern Nevada's growth.
// Las Vegas Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Las Vegas infrastructure
Metro Associates is a leading civil engineering recruiter providing specialized staffing solutions across Las Vegas and the Southwest. We help firms hire licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists who support NDOT, 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 Las Vegas
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 Las Vegas
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 Las Vegas civil engineering hiring
In 2026, the the Southwest 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 NDOT 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 Las Vegas metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Las Vegas infrastructure programs
NDOT & RTC freeway and interchange programs (Project Neon)
RTC transit and mobility corridors
Water resources and Colorado River supply
Flood-control and desert stormwater systems
Harry Reid airport capital projects
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Las Vegas — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Las Vegas, NV?
Yes. Metro Associates is a specialized civil engineering recruiter serving Las Vegas and the Southwest. 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 Las Vegas?
Our Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas?
Our national pipeline of pre-vetted engineers means a shortlist of qualified NV candidates is usually days away, not weeks — and every placement carries our guarantee.
Do you recruit licensed PEs for NDOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes. We understand NCEES comity and multi-state PE licensure, and we recruit specifically for NDOT, federal agencies, and publicly funded capital programs throughout Nevada.
// Why partner with us
Why Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed NV talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
Other markets we serve
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