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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — PA
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Pittsburgh, PA
In Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, we recruit the bridge, structural, and water engineers rebuilding a historic three-rivers infrastructure network.
// Pittsburgh Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Pittsburgh infrastructure
Metro Associates is a leading civil engineering recruiter providing specialized staffing solutions across Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. We help firms hire licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists who support PennDOT, 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 Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh civil engineering hiring
Work like penndot district 11 bridge and roadway programs is a good read on the Pittsburgh market heading into 2026: long-term federal infrastructure funding and a sharper focus on climate resiliency, with demand for on-site licensed PEs and PennDOT 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 Pittsburgh metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Pittsburgh infrastructure programs
PennDOT District 11 bridge and roadway programs
Pittsburgh Regional Transit busway and rail work
Three-rivers bridge rehabilitation and replacement
ALCOSAN combined-sewer water-quality program
Pittsburgh International Airport modernization
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Pittsburgh — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes. We run an active civil engineering search practice in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania, placing PEs, project managers, and technical specialists into transportation, bridge, water, and construction programs.
What civil engineering roles do you recruit for in Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh?
Our national pipeline of pre-vetted engineers means a shortlist of qualified PA candidates is usually days away, not weeks — and every placement carries our guarantee.
Do you recruit licensed PEs for PennDOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes. Candidates are screened against PennDOT's and Pennsylvania's licensure requirements, with fluency in NCEES comity for engineers holding PE licenses in multiple states.
// Why partner with us
Why Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed PA talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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