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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
Metro Associates is a leading civil engineering recruiter providing specialized staffing solutions across Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. We help firms hire licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists who support WSDOT, 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 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
// 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
// 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.
Other markets we serve
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