NICK
JAIN
8+ years placing top-tier professionals in Engineering for U.S. clients. Currently recruiting at Metro Associates, sourcing niche talent from engineers to global marketing managers using advanced Boolean search strategies.
About Me
Connecting talent with opportunity.
I'm a Recruitment Specialist with 8+ years of experience placing top-tier professionals in Engineering working for U.S. clients.
Currently recruiting at Metro Associates, I specialize in sourcing niche talent from engineers to global marketing managers — using advanced Boolean search strategies.
Core Expertise
Work History
Where I've
Worked.
Recruiter
Current- Recruited & placed professionals across DOT / transportation infrastructure and MEP engineering disciplines — spanning Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection.
- Fostered strong team culture through empathy, trust-building, and collaborative engagement.
Recruitment Specialist
- Recruited full-time positions for U.S. clients using targeted, industry-specific sourcing techniques.
- Utilized job boards, web searches, referrals, social media, and Boolean search to identify top-tier candidates.
- Screened and qualified candidates for alignment with job requirements before advancing to Hiring Manager reviews.
- Executed bulk email outreach campaigns to engage passive candidates about new opportunities.
- Conducted in-depth candidate discussions focused on skills assessment, role alignment, and motivations.
- Consistently achieved daily targets contributing to successful monthly recruitment closures.
Specialized Engineering
Recruiting Firm 45+ Years
of Results.
Metro Associates is the engineering recruiting firm that transforms your hiring process — with results you can count on. For 45+ years, we've helped DOT agencies, infrastructure companies, and AEC consultancies hire qualified engineers nationwide.
Every candidate we represent understands the operational, regulatory, and performance demands of publicly funded capital projects — vetted for DOT specs, FHWA standards, AASHTO guidelines, and QA/QC protocols.
DOT Recruiting & MEP Types
Placing professionals across DOT / transportation infrastructure and MEP engineering — vetted for technical competency and project-delivery experience.
What I Recruit
Industry
Specializations.
8+ verticals covered. Niche talent sourced across the U.S. — remotely.
Healthcare
Placing clinical, medical device, and healthcare IT professionals into leading health systems and life sciences companies nationwide.
Engineering
Hard/soft/middleware engineering — Energy, Power, Motor Controls, Lab/Field/Scientific instruments, and Electronic Test & Measurement.
AI & IoT
Sourcing senior AI engineers, IoT developers, and data scientists for cutting-edge technology companies and smart infrastructure projects.
Security Engineering
Recruiting security-cleared professionals and cyber/physical security engineers for defense and government-adjacent programs.
Software & Web
Full-stack developers, DevOps engineers, and cloud architects placed with innovative software companies and enterprise IT departments.
Sales & Marketing
Sales Engineers, Marketing Professionals, MarCom Managers, Brand Managers, and Global Marketing Managers placed at Fortune-level firms.
Product & Project Mgmt
Placing product managers, project managers, and business analysts with expertise in power conversion and complex manufacturing programs.
Smart Agriculture
Niche recruiting for AgTech companies seeking IoT-enabled precision agriculture talent, from field engineers to software developers.
Recruiting Specializations
DOT Recruiting & MEP Types.
Nick places specialists across two deep verticals — DOT / transportation infrastructure and MEP engineering — vetted for technical competency and project-delivery experience.
- Transportation Engineers
- Bridge & Structural Designers
- Roadway & Traffic Engineers
- CEI Inspectors & Resident Engineers
- Construction Managers
- Project Controls Specialists
- Environmental Coordinators
- Civil & Infrastructure Engineers
- Water & Hydrology Engineers
- Executive-Level Program Leaders
- Mechanical Engineers (HVAC / Plumbing)
- Electrical Engineers (Power & Lighting)
- Fire Protection Engineers
- Low Voltage & Systems Engineers
- Commissioning Engineers
- MEP Project Managers
- BIM / MEP Modelers & Coordinators
- Plumbing Design Engineers
- Energy & Sustainability Engineers
- MEP Construction Administrators
Tools & Skills
What I work with.
Get In Touch
LET'S FIND
TOP TALENT.
Whether you're a hiring manager looking for niche engineering or healthcare talent, or a professional ready for your next opportunity — let's connect.