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// Civil Engineering Recruiting — SC
Civil Engineering Recruiter
Charleston, SC
Across the Charleston region and the South Carolina Lowcountry, we place civil, coastal, and transportation engineers on the highway, bridge, and resiliency programs shaping a fast-growing coastal market.
// Charleston Civil Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Charleston infrastructure
Metro Associates is a leading civil engineering recruiter providing specialized staffing solutions across Charleston and the Lowcountry. We help firms hire licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and technical specialists who support SCDOT, 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 Charleston
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 Charleston
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 Charleston civil engineering hiring
In 2026, the the Lowcountry 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 SCDOT 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 Charleston metro.
// Programs we support
Supporting Charleston infrastructure programs
SCDOT highway and bridge programs
Lowcountry Rapid Transit corridor
Coastal flooding and drainage resiliency
Port of Charleston and harbor deepening
Regional roadway and mobility projects
// FAQ
Civil engineering recruiting in Charleston — FAQ
Do you place civil engineers in Charleston, SC?
Yes. Metro Associates is a specialized civil engineering recruiter serving Charleston and the Lowcountry. 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 Charleston?
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 Charleston?
Because we maintain a national pipeline of pre-vetted engineers, we typically deliver a shortlist of qualified SC candidates within days — and every placement is backed by our guarantee.
Do you recruit licensed PEs for SCDOT and public infrastructure projects?
Yes. We understand NCEES comity and multi-state PE licensure, and we recruit specifically for SCDOT, federal agencies, and publicly funded capital programs throughout South Carolina.
// Why partner with us
Why Charleston 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 Charleston?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed SC talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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