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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — MO
Civil Engineering Recruiter
St. Louis, MO
Throughout the St. Louis metro, we place civil and transportation engineers on the bridge, levee, and transit programs serving a two-state Mississippi River market.
// St. Louis Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for St. Louis infrastructure
Metro Associates is a leading civil engineering recruiter providing specialized staffing solutions across St. Louis and the Gateway region. We help firms hire licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists who support MoDOT, federal agencies, and private development throughout the region.
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 St. Louis
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 St. Louis
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 St. Louis civil engineering hiring
Work like modot & idot mississippi river bridge programs is a good read on the St. Louis market heading into 2026: long-term federal infrastructure funding and a sharper focus on climate resiliency, with demand for on-site licensed PEs and MoDOT 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 St. Louis metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting St. Louis infrastructure programs
MoDOT & IDOT Mississippi River bridge programs
MetroLink light-rail expansion
Levee, floodwall, and river-corridor systems
MSD combined-sewer and stormwater program
St. Louis Lambert airport modernization
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in St. Louis — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in St. Louis, MO?
Yes — St. Louis is one of the metros we actively recruit for. We source licensed PEs, project managers, and technical specialists across the Gateway region for transportation, bridge, water, and construction work.
What civil engineering roles do you recruit for in St. Louis?
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 St. Louis?
Our national pipeline of pre-vetted engineers means a shortlist of qualified MO candidates is usually days away, not weeks — and every placement carries our guarantee.
Do you recruit licensed PEs for MoDOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes. Candidates are screened against MoDOT's and Missouri's licensure requirements, with fluency in NCEES comity for engineers holding PE licenses in multiple states.
// Why partner with us
Why St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed MO talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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