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// MEP Engineering Recruiting — TX
MEP Engineering Recruiter
Dallas, TX
Across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, we place MEP engineers on the corporate-campus, data-center, and hospital projects fueling one of the nation's fastest-growing commercial markets.
// Dallas MEP Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Dallas building systems
Metro Associates is a leading MEP engineering recruiter providing specialized staffing solutions across Dallas and North Texas. We help firms hire licensed Professional Engineers (PE), project managers, and commissioning specialists across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines — for projects reviewed under City of Dallas Development Services and beyond.
From high-rise towers to healthcare, data centers, and mission-critical facilities, we match vetted talent to the design, code, and performance demands of complex building programs.
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
// Roles we place
MEP roles we place in Dallas
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 hiring trends
2026 Dallas MEP engineering hiring
In 2026, the North Texas market is defined by building electrification, aggressive energy codes, and a data-center and life-science construction boom. Demand for licensed mechanical, electrical, and commissioning engineers who can deliver high-performance, code-compliant systems is at an all-time high.
Representative 2026 compensation
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+
Ranges vary by firm, licensure, and project mix; figures are directional for the Dallas metro.
// Projects we support
Supporting Dallas building & infrastructure projects
Corporate headquarters campus MEP
Data-center design-build (DFW corridor)
Hospital and healthcare-system infrastructure
High-rise commercial and mixed-use systems
DFW Airport terminal mechanical & electrical
// FAQ
MEP engineering recruiting in Dallas — FAQ
Do you place MEP engineers in Dallas, TX?
Yes. Metro Associates is a specialized MEP engineering recruiter serving Dallas and North Texas, placing licensed mechanical, electrical, and plumbing PEs, project managers, and commissioning specialists on complex building projects.
What MEP roles do you recruit for in Dallas?
We fill MEP Project Manager (PE), Senior Mechanical/HVAC Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer, Building Automation/Controls Engineer, Energy & Sustainability Engineer, and Commissioning Agent roles.
How quickly can you fill an MEP position in Dallas?
With a national pipeline of pre-vetted MEP professionals, we typically deliver a shortlist of qualified TX candidates within days — every placement backed by our guarantee.
Do you recruit for data center, healthcare, and mission-critical MEP work?
Yes. We recruit MEP talent for high-rise, healthcare, life-science, data center, and mission-critical facilities — engineers fluent in ASHRAE, NEC, and NFPA standards and reviewed under City of Dallas Development Services.
// Why partner with us
Why Dallas 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.
Hiring MEP engineers in Dallas?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed TX mechanical, electrical, and plumbing talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
Other markets we serve
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