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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — PA
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Philadelphia, PA
Across the Philadelphia region and the Mid-Atlantic, we recruit the bridge, transit, and water engineers supporting one of the nation's oldest and busiest infrastructure networks.
// Philadelphia Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Philadelphia infrastructure
We're a specialized civil engineering recruiter for Philadelphia and the Mid-Atlantic — placing licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists on the work that supports PennDOT, federal agencies, and private development locally.
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 Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia civil engineering hiring
Heading into 2026, Philadelphia'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 PennDOT 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 Philadelphia metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Philadelphia infrastructure programs
PennDOT District 6 bridge & roadway programs
SEPTA transit rebuilding and modernization
Combined-sewer overflow and water-quality work
I-95 reconstruction and corridor projects
Regional rail and freight upgrades
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Philadelphia — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes. Metro Associates recruits civil engineering talent for Philadelphia and the wider the Mid-Atlantic 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 Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia?
Most Philadelphia 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 PennDOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes — NCEES comity and multi-state PE licensure are part of how we screen. We recruit specifically for PennDOT, federal agencies, and publicly funded capital programs across Pennsylvania.
// Why partner with us
Why Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed PA talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
Other markets we serve
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