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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — MN
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Minneapolis, MN
In the Twin Cities and across the Upper Midwest, we staff the transportation, structural, and water teams behind the region's bridge, transit, and river-corridor programs.
// Minneapolis Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Minneapolis infrastructure
Metro Associates runs a dedicated civil engineering search practice across Minneapolis and the Upper Midwest, connecting firms with licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists who support MnDOT, federal agencies, and private development in the metro.
Locally, that has meant staffing everything from mndot highway and bridge programs 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 Minneapolis
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 Minneapolis
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 Minneapolis civil engineering hiring
In 2026, the the Upper Midwest 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 MnDOT 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 Minneapolis metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Minneapolis infrastructure programs
MnDOT highway and bridge programs
Metro Transit light-rail and BRT lines
Mississippi River corridor and lock infrastructure
Stormwater and clean-water initiatives
MSP airport capital projects
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Minneapolis — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Minneapolis, MN?
Yes. Metro Associates recruits civil engineering talent for Minneapolis and the wider the Upper Midwest 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 Minneapolis?
Our Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
Because we maintain a national pipeline of pre-vetted engineers, we typically deliver a shortlist of qualified MN candidates within days — and every placement is backed by our guarantee.
Do you recruit licensed PEs for MnDOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes — NCEES comity and multi-state PE licensure are part of how we screen. We recruit specifically for MnDOT, federal agencies, and publicly funded capital programs across Minnesota.
// Why partner with us
Why Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed MN talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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