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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — WI
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Milwaukee, WI
Across metro Milwaukee and the Great Lakes region, we connect firms with civil and transportation talent for the freeway, bridge, and water programs modernizing regional infrastructure.
// Milwaukee Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Milwaukee infrastructure
Metro Associates is a leading civil engineering recruiter providing specialized staffing solutions across Milwaukee and the Great Lakes. We help firms hire licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists who support WisDOT, federal agencies, and private development throughout the region.
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 Milwaukee
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 Milwaukee
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 Milwaukee civil engineering hiring
Work like wisdot freeway and bridge reconstruction (i-94) programs is a good read on the Milwaukee market heading into 2026: long-term federal infrastructure funding and a sharper focus on climate resiliency, with demand for on-site licensed PEs and WisDOT 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 Milwaukee metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Milwaukee infrastructure programs
WisDOT freeway and bridge reconstruction (I-94) programs
MCTS and regional transit projects
Lake Michigan water and harbor infrastructure
Deep-tunnel and stormwater systems
Mitchell International airport improvements
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Milwaukee — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Milwaukee, WI?
Yes. Metro Associates is a specialized civil engineering recruiter serving Milwaukee and the Great Lakes. 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 Milwaukee?
Our Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?
Because we maintain a national pipeline of pre-vetted engineers, we typically deliver a shortlist of qualified WI candidates within days — and every placement is backed by our guarantee.
Do you recruit licensed PEs for WisDOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes — NCEES comity and multi-state PE licensure are part of how we screen. We recruit specifically for WisDOT, federal agencies, and publicly funded capital programs across Wisconsin.
// Why partner with us
Why Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed WI talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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