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// Municipal Engineering Recruiting — TN
Municipal Engineering Recruiter
Memphis, TN
Accelerate Memphis, the city's aggressive paving initiative, is repairing thousands of lane-miles of deteriorated streets while Memphis works through a federally mandated sanitary sewer overflow consent decree.
// Memphis Municipal Engineering Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Memphis public infrastructure
We're a specialized municipal engineering recruiter for Memphis and the Mid-South — placing licensed Professional Engineers (PE), city engineers, and public works leaders for local government and the consultants who serve it.
Whether it's a capital improvement program, site-development review, or municipal utilities work, we match vetted talent to what local government engineering actually demands — process, funding, and performance.
Recruiting expertise
- Municipal Infrastructure Design (roads, water, sewer)
- Site / Civil Development Engineering
- Public Works & Capital Improvement Planning
- Municipal Utility Engineering
- Parks, Facilities & Municipal Buildings
- Land Development & Subdivision Review
- Municipal Stormwater & Drainage Compliance
- Grant-Funded Infrastructure Programs (SRF, ARPA, CDBG)
// Roles we place
Municipal roles we place in Memphis
01Municipal Engineer (PE)
02City / Town Engineer
03Public Works Director
04Site / Civil Development Engineer
05Capital Projects Engineer
06Municipal Utilities Engineer
07Land Development Review Engineer
08Assistant City Engineer
09Municipal Project Manager
10Director of Public Works / Engineering
// Skills we screen for
Municipal skills & software we recruit for in Memphis
Every submission is held to the same standard: real fluency in the design software, licensure, and public process the role demands.
AutoCAD Civil 3DBentley OpenRoads / MicroStationArcGIS / municipal GIS systemsMunicipal permitting software (Accela, eBuilder, Tyler Technologies)Cityworks / Lucity (asset management)HEC-RAS / stormwater modelingBluebeam RevuProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseAPWA Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII)Municipal code & zoning fluencyGrant/funding compliance (SRF, CDBG, ARPA)Public bidding & procurement processesCapital improvement plan (CIP) developmentMS4 stormwater permit complianceADA / PROWAG right-of-way accessibility complianceMUTCD traffic engineering standardsOSHA 10/30-HourUtility coordination & easement researchPublic infrastructure asset lifecycle managementCouncil / board presentation & public engagement
// 2026 hiring trends
2026 Memphis municipal engineering hiring
In 2026, the the Mid-South market is defined by bond- and grant-funded capital programs and a wave of retirements across public works departments. Demand for licensed municipal engineers who can run a capital improvement plan end to end is at an all-time high.
Representative 2026 compensation
Engineering Technician / Public Works Inspector$52,000 – $72,000
Municipal Engineer (EIT)$65,000 – $88,000
Stormwater / MS4 Program Engineer$85,000 – $120,000
Assistant City Engineer$95,000 – $132,000
Licensed PE / City Engineer (Mid-Level)$98,000 – $140,000
Capital Improvement Program Manager$110,000 – $150,000
Public Works Director$135,000 – $175,000+
Director of Engineering (Municipality)$160,000 – $210,000+
Ranges vary by jurisdiction, licensure, and project mix; figures are directional for the Memphis metro.
// Projects we support
Supporting Memphis public infrastructure programs
Accelerate Memphis paving capital program
Sanitary sewer overflow consent-decree program
Site plan & subdivision review for warehouse-corridor growth
Complete streets & sidewalk repair program
Memphis park & recreation facility renovations
// FAQ
Municipal engineering recruiting in Memphis — FAQ
Do you place municipal engineers in Memphis, TN?
Yes. Metro Associates is a specialized municipal engineering recruiter serving Memphis and the Mid-South, placing licensed PEs, city engineers, and public works leaders for cities, towns, and the consultants who serve them.
What municipal engineering roles do you recruit for in Memphis?
Common Memphis searches include Municipal Engineer (PE), City/Town Engineer, Public Works Director, Site/Civil Development Engineer, and Capital Projects Engineer.
How quickly can you fill a municipal engineering position in Memphis?
With a national pipeline of pre-vetted municipal engineering professionals, we typically deliver a shortlist of qualified TN candidates within days — every placement backed by our guarantee.
Do you understand municipal procurement and grant-funded hiring timelines?
Yes. Public bidding and procurement, capital improvement plan (CIP) cycles, and grant-compliant timelines (SRF, CDBG, ARPA) under City of Memphis Division of Public Works are part of how we plan every search.
// Why partner with us
Why Memphis 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 city engineer to an entire public works department build-out.
Public-Sector Process Fluency
Fluency in municipal procurement, capital-plan funding cycles, and grant-compliant hiring timelines.
Hiring municipal engineers in Memphis?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed TN municipal engineering talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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