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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — NY
Civil Engineering Recruiter
New York, NY
From the five boroughs to the Hudson Valley, we place licensed civil and transportation engineers on the bridge, transit, and resiliency programs reshaping the New York metro.
// New York Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for New York infrastructure
Metro Associates is a leading civil engineering recruiter providing specialized staffing solutions across New York and the Northeast. We help firms hire licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists who support NYSDOT, federal agencies, and private development throughout the region.
From major corridors to municipal and resiliency projects, we match vetted talent to the operational, regulatory, and performance demands of publicly funded capital programs.
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 New York
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
// 2026 hiring trends
2026 New York civil engineering hiring
In 2026, the the Northeast 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 NYSDOT 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 New York metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting New York infrastructure programs
NYSDOT & NYCDOT bridge and roadway programs
MTA transit capital and station modernization
Gateway Program & Hudson River tunnel works
Coastal storm-risk and resiliency infrastructure
JFK & LaGuardia airport redevelopment
// Why partner with us
Why New York 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 New York?
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Other markets we serve
Los Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PADallas, TXAtlanta, GAMiami, FLSeattle, WADenver, COBoston, MAMinneapolis, MNDetroit, MICharlotte, NCNashville, TNPortland, ORLas Vegas, NVColumbus, OHSalt Lake City, UTKansas City, MOIndianapolis, INMilwaukee, WIRichmond, VABaltimore, MDNew Orleans, LALouisville, KYOklahoma City, OKCharleston, SCNewark, NJ