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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — AZ
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Phoenix, AZ
In the fast-growing Phoenix metro, we help firms scale civil and transportation teams for the freeway, water, and development programs keeping pace with the Valley's expansion.
// Phoenix Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Phoenix infrastructure
Metro Associates is a leading civil engineering recruiter providing specialized staffing solutions across Phoenix and the Southwest. We help firms hire licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists who support ADOT, federal agencies, and private development throughout the region.
Locally, that has meant staffing everything from adot & maricopa freeway and loop 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 Phoenix
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 Phoenix
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 Phoenix civil engineering hiring
Heading into 2026, Phoenix'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 ADOT 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 Phoenix metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Phoenix infrastructure programs
ADOT & Maricopa freeway and loop programs
Valley Metro light-rail extensions
Water resources and long-term supply planning
Master-planned community infrastructure
Sky Harbor airport capital projects
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Phoenix — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes — Phoenix is one of the metros we actively recruit for. We source licensed PEs, project managers, and technical specialists across the Southwest for transportation, bridge, water, and construction work.
What civil engineering roles do you recruit for in Phoenix?
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 Phoenix?
Most Phoenix 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 ADOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes — NCEES comity and multi-state PE licensure are part of how we screen. We recruit specifically for ADOT, federal agencies, and publicly funded capital programs across Arizona.
// Why partner with us
Why Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed AZ talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
Other markets we serve
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