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// National Engineering Staffing
MEP Engineering Recruiter
United States
Premier national engineering staffing for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers across data centers, healthcare, life sciences, and commercial buildings in all 50 states. We help firms hire licensed PEs, project managers, and technical specialists.
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// National expertise
National MEP engineering recruiting
Metro Associates provides specialized MEP staffing on a national scale, supporting firms delivering data centers, healthcare facilities, life sciences campuses, and commercial buildings. Our reach extends across the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Gulf Coast, and Pacific West.
Recruiting expertise
- Mechanical & HVAC Systems Engineering (ASHRAE Standards)
- Electrical Power & Distribution Design (NEC / IEEE)
- Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering (NFPA)
- Building Automation & Controls (BAS / BMS)
- Energy Modeling & Sustainability (LEED / ASHRAE 90.1)
- Data Center & Mission-Critical MEP
- Building Commissioning (Cx) & Retro-Commissioning
// Markets we serve
MEP engineering recruiting by city
Explore our specialized recruiting in these metros — with more markets added regularly.
New York, NYNYC DOBLos Angeles, CALADBSChicago, ILChicago DOBHouston, TXCity of Houston Permitting CenterPhoenix, AZCity of Phoenix Planning & DevelopmentPhiladelphia, PAPhiladelphia L&IDallas, TXCity of Dallas Development ServicesAtlanta, GACity of Atlanta Office of BuildingsMiami, FLMiami-Dade RERSeattle, WASeattle DCIDenver, CODenver CPDBoston, MABoston ISDMinneapolis, MNMinneapolis Regulatory ServicesDetroit, MIDetroit BSEEDCharlotte, NCCharlotte-Mecklenburg Code EnforcementNashville, TNMetro Nashville Codes DepartmentPortland, ORPortland BDSLas Vegas, NVClark County Building DepartmentColumbus, OHColumbus Building & Zoning ServicesSalt Lake City, UTSLC Building ServicesKansas City, MOKCMO Codes AdministrationIndianapolis, INIndianapolis DBNSMilwaukee, WIMilwaukee DNSRichmond, VARichmond PDRBaltimore, MDBaltimore DHCD PermitsNew Orleans, LANOLA One Stop PermitsLouisville, KYLouisville Metro Codes & RegulationsOklahoma City, OKOKC Development ServicesCharleston, SCCharleston County Building ServicesNewark, NJNewark UCC DivisionSan Francisco, CASF DBISan Diego, CASan Diego DSDSan Antonio, TXSan Antonio DSDAustin, TXAustin DSDJacksonville, FLJacksonville Building Inspection DivisionOrlando, FLOrlando Permitting ServicesPittsburgh, PAPittsburgh PLICincinnati, OHCincinnati Buildings & InspectionsCleveland, OHCleveland Building & Housing DepartmentSt. Louis, MOSt. Louis Building DivisionRaleigh, NCRaleigh Development ServicesWashington, DCDC DOBHartford, CTHartford Development ServicesAlbuquerque, NMAlbuquerque Planning DepartmentBirmingham, ALBirmingham Planning, Engineering & PermitsMemphis, TNMemphis Construction Code EnforcementOmaha, NEOmaha Planning DepartmentBoise, IDBoise Planning & Development ServicesProvidence, RIProvidence Inspection & StandardsBuffalo, NYBuffalo Permit & Inspection Services
// Roles we place nationwide
Roles we place
01MEP Project Manager (PE)
02Senior Mechanical / HVAC Engineer
03Electrical Engineer (Power & Lighting)
04Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer
05Building Automation / Controls Engineer
06Energy & Sustainability Engineer
07Commissioning Engineer / Agent (CxA)
08MEP BIM / Revit Coordinator
09Director of MEP / Engineering Lead
2026 national compensation trends
Mechanical / Electrical Engineer (EIT)$70,000 – $95,000
Licensed MEP PE (Mid-Level)$105,000 – $155,000
Senior MEP Project Manager$145,000 – $195,000+
Director of MEP Engineering$180,000 – $260,000+
// Why partner with us
Why 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 MEP team for a multi-year project.
Codes & Standards Fluency
Fluency in ASHRAE, NEC, NFPA, and IECC requirements for complex building projects.
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