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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — FL
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Miami, FL
Across South Florida, we recruit the drainage, coastal, and transportation engineers tackling the resiliency, highway, and transit programs unique to the Miami region.
// Miami Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Miami infrastructure
We're a specialized civil engineering recruiter for Miami and South Florida — placing licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists on the work that supports FDOT, federal agencies, and private development locally.
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 Miami
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 Miami
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 Miami civil engineering hiring
Heading into 2026, Miami'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 FDOT 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 Miami metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Miami infrastructure programs
FDOT District 6 highway and bridge programs
Sea-level-rise and stormwater resiliency
SMART Plan transit corridors
PortMiami and marine infrastructure
Water and wastewater capital upgrades
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Miami — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Miami, FL?
Yes. Metro Associates recruits civil engineering talent for Miami and the wider South 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 Miami?
Common searches in Miami 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 Miami?
Because we maintain a national pipeline of pre-vetted engineers, we typically deliver a shortlist of qualified FL candidates within days — and every placement is backed by our guarantee.
Do you recruit licensed PEs for FDOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes. Candidates are screened against FDOT's and Florida's licensure requirements, with fluency in NCEES comity for engineers holding PE licenses in multiple states.
// Why partner with us
Why Miami 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 Miami?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed FL talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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