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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — KY
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Louisville, KY
Across the Louisville metro and the Ohio Valley, we staff the transportation, structural, and water teams behind the region's bridge, highway, and river-corridor programs.
// Louisville Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Louisville infrastructure
We're a specialized civil engineering recruiter for Louisville and the Ohio Valley — placing licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists on the work that supports KYTC, federal agencies, and private development locally.
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 Louisville
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 Louisville
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 Louisville civil engineering hiring
Work like kytc highway and bridge programs is a good read on the Louisville market heading into 2026: long-term federal infrastructure funding and a sharper focus on climate resiliency, with demand for on-site licensed PEs and KYTC 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 Louisville metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Louisville infrastructure programs
KYTC highway and bridge programs
Ohio River crossings and corridor projects
TARC transit and mobility improvements
Stormwater and combined-sewer (MSD) work
Louisville airport and logistics infrastructure
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Louisville — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Louisville, KY?
Yes. We run an active civil engineering search practice in Louisville and throughout the Ohio Valley, placing PEs, project managers, and technical specialists into transportation, bridge, water, and construction programs.
What civil engineering roles do you recruit for in Louisville?
Our Louisville 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 Louisville?
Our national pipeline of pre-vetted engineers means a shortlist of qualified KY candidates is usually days away, not weeks — and every placement carries our guarantee.
Do you recruit licensed PEs for KYTC and public infrastructure projects?
Yes. We understand NCEES comity and multi-state PE licensure, and we recruit specifically for KYTC, federal agencies, and publicly funded capital programs throughout Kentucky.
// Why partner with us
Why Louisville 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 Louisville?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed KY talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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