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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — WA
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Seattle, WA
In the Puget Sound region and across the Pacific Northwest, we place civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers on the transit, bridge, and seismic programs defining Seattle's infrastructure.
// Seattle Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Seattle infrastructure
We're a specialized civil engineering recruiter for Seattle and the Pacific Northwest — placing licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists on the work that supports WSDOT, federal agencies, and private development locally.
Locally, that has meant staffing everything from wsdot highway, ferry, and bridge 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 Seattle
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 Seattle
Every candidate we put forward is screened against the same bar: the design software, licensure, and code fluency the role actually demands.
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 Seattle civil engineering hiring
In 2026, the the Pacific Northwest 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 WSDOT 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 Seattle metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Seattle infrastructure programs
WSDOT highway, ferry, and bridge programs
Sound Transit light-rail expansion
Seismic retrofit and resilient structures
Fish-passage and environmental restoration
Sea-Tac airport modernization
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Seattle — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Seattle, WA?
Yes. Metro Associates is a specialized civil engineering recruiter serving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. We place licensed Professional Engineers (PEs), project managers, and technical specialists on transportation, bridge, water, and construction programs across the metro.
What civil engineering roles do you recruit for in Seattle?
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 Seattle?
Most Seattle 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 WSDOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes — NCEES comity and multi-state PE licensure are part of how we screen. We recruit specifically for WSDOT, federal agencies, and publicly funded capital programs across Washington.
// Why partner with us
Why Seattle 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 Seattle?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed WA talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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