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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — CA
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Los Angeles, CA
Across the LA basin and Southern California, we connect firms with PEs and project leads driving freeway, transit, and water-supply programs at metro scale.
// Los Angeles Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Los Angeles infrastructure
We're a specialized civil engineering recruiter for Los Angeles and the Pacific West — placing licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists on the work that supports Caltrans, federal agencies, and private development locally.
Locally, that has meant staffing everything from caltrans district 7 highway & interchange projects to smaller municipal and resiliency work — we match vetted talent to what each program actually demands.
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles civil engineering hiring
Work like caltrans district 7 highway & interchange projects is a good read on the Los Angeles market heading into 2026: long-term federal infrastructure funding and a sharper focus on climate resiliency, with demand for on-site licensed PEs and Caltrans 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 Los Angeles metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Los Angeles infrastructure programs
Caltrans District 7 highway & interchange projects
LA Metro rail and transit expansion
Water recycling & groundwater replenishment
Seismic retrofit and bridge rehabilitation
LAX modernization and automated people-mover works
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Los Angeles — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes. Metro Associates recruits civil engineering talent for Los Angeles and the wider the Pacific West 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 Los Angeles?
Common searches in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Most Los Angeles 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 Caltrans and public infrastructure projects?
Yes. We understand NCEES comity and multi-state PE licensure, and we recruit specifically for Caltrans, federal agencies, and publicly funded capital programs throughout California.
// Why partner with us
Why Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed CA talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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