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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — TN
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Nashville, TN
Throughout Middle Tennessee, we recruit the transportation, structural, and water engineers supporting Nashville's booming highway, transit, and infrastructure programs.
// Nashville Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Nashville infrastructure
Metro Associates is a leading civil engineering recruiter providing specialized staffing solutions across Nashville and the Tennessee Valley. We help firms hire licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists who support TDOT, 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 Nashville
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 Nashville
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 Nashville civil engineering hiring
Work like tdot highway and bridge programs is a good read on the Nashville market heading into 2026: long-term federal infrastructure funding and a sharper focus on climate resiliency, with demand for on-site licensed PEs and TDOT 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 Nashville metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Nashville infrastructure programs
TDOT highway and bridge programs
Choose How You Move transit initiatives
Cumberland River and flood management
Roadway and mobility improvements
Nashville International airport expansion
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Nashville — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Nashville, TN?
Yes. We run an active civil engineering search practice in Nashville and throughout the Tennessee Valley, placing PEs, project managers, and technical specialists into transportation, bridge, water, and construction programs.
What civil engineering roles do you recruit for in Nashville?
Our Nashville 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 Nashville?
Because we maintain a national pipeline of pre-vetted engineers, we typically deliver a shortlist of qualified TN candidates within days — and every placement is backed by our guarantee.
Do you recruit licensed PEs for TDOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes — NCEES comity and multi-state PE licensure are part of how we screen. We recruit specifically for TDOT, federal agencies, and publicly funded capital programs across Tennessee.
// Why partner with us
Why Nashville 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 Nashville?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed TN talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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