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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
We're a specialized civil engineering recruiter for New York and the Northeast — placing licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists on the work that supports NYSDOT, federal agencies, and private development locally.
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
// Skills we screen for
Civil engineering skills & software we recruit for in New York
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 New York civil engineering hiring
Heading into 2026, New York'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 NYSDOT 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 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
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in New York — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in New York, NY?
Yes — New York is one of the metros we actively recruit for. We source licensed PEs, project managers, and technical specialists across the Northeast for transportation, bridge, water, and construction work.
What civil engineering roles do you recruit for in New York?
We fill roles including Civil Project Manager (PE), Senior Transportation Engineer, Structural/Bridge Engineer, Water Resources Engineer, Traffic/ITS Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, and Construction Manager — from a single hire to a full project team.
How quickly can you fill a civil engineering position in New York?
Most New York searches move fast: our pre-vetted national pipeline typically produces a qualified shortlist within days, backed by our placement guarantee.
Do you recruit licensed PEs for NYSDOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes — NCEES comity and multi-state PE licensure are part of how we screen. We recruit specifically for NYSDOT, federal agencies, and publicly funded capital programs across New York.
// 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?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed NY talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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