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Recruitment Specialist · Connecticut, USA

NICK

JAIN

Recruitment Specialist@ Metro Associates · Connecticut, USA

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.

8+
Years Recruiting
4,676
LinkedIn Followers
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Nick Jain. — Recruitment Specialist
MA
Metro Associates
Recruiter · Jan 2022 – Present
Connecticut, USA
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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.

Name
Nick Jain.
Role
Recruitment Specialist
Company
Metro Associates
Location
Connecticut, USA
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Core Expertise

DOT Recruiting90%
MEP Placement88%
Engineering Talent Acquisition92%
ATS Management88%
Boolean & Advanced Sourcing86%
Global Talent Acquisition85%
TeamworkHuman ResourcesCustomer ExperienceAnalytical SkillsRecruitingRPOGlobal Talent AcquisitionBoolean SearchATS ManagementCandidate SourcingHeadhuntingInterviewing

Work History

Where I've
Worked.

Recruiter

Current
Metro Associates
Full-timeJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 5 mos
  • 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.
DOT RecruitingMEP PlacementRPOGlobal Talent Acquisition

Recruitment Specialist

Full-timeJun 2017 – 2022 · 4 yrs 8 mos
  • 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.
RecruitingBoolean SearchCandidate Screening
Greatness Relies on your Collaborators
MA
Metro Associates
Your Prominent Placement Company

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.

Nick Jain. — Recruiter at Metro Associates
Placing Healthcare, Engineering, AI/IoT, SAP, Security & Sales professionals for U.S. clients · Jan 2022 – Present
1,598+
Professionals Placed
45+
Years of Experience
8+
U.S. Office Locations
100%
DOT & AEC Focused
Nationwide Offices
Orlando, FL
Boston, MA
Washington, D.C.
Atlanta, GA
Dallas, TX
Los Angeles, CA
New York City, NY
Hartford, CT

DOT Recruiting & MEP Types

Placing professionals across 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
Tired of endless searches for the right engineering talent?
Let Metro Associates — and Nick — take the burden of recruitment off your plate.
Entry-level to C-suite · All disciplines

What I Recruit

Industry
Specializations.

8+ verticals covered. Niche talent sourced across the U.S. — remotely.

01

Healthcare

Placing clinical, medical device, and healthcare IT professionals into leading health systems and life sciences companies nationwide.

ClinicalMedical DevicesLife SciencesHealth IT
02

Engineering

Hard/soft/middleware engineering — Energy, Power, Motor Controls, Lab/Field/Scientific instruments, and Electronic Test & Measurement.

Energy/PowerMotor ControlsElectronicsLab/Scientific
03

AI & IoT

Sourcing senior AI engineers, IoT developers, and data scientists for cutting-edge technology companies and smart infrastructure projects.

AI EngineersIoT DevelopersData ScienceSmart Ag
04

Security Engineering

Recruiting security-cleared professionals and cyber/physical security engineers for defense and government-adjacent programs.

Security ClearedCybersecurityDefenseSAP
05

Software & Web

Full-stack developers, DevOps engineers, and cloud architects placed with innovative software companies and enterprise IT departments.

Full-StackDevOpsCloudWeb Dev
06

Sales & Marketing

Sales Engineers, Marketing Professionals, MarCom Managers, Brand Managers, and Global Marketing Managers placed at Fortune-level firms.

Sales EngineersBrand ManagersMarComGlobal Marketing
07

Product & Project Mgmt

Placing product managers, project managers, and business analysts with expertise in power conversion and complex manufacturing programs.

Product ManagersProject ManagersBusiness Analysis
08

Smart Agriculture

Niche recruiting for AgTech companies seeking IoT-enabled precision agriculture talent, from field engineers to software developers.

AgTechPrecision AgIoTField Engineers

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.

DOT
DOT & Transportation Recruiting
FHWA · AASHTO · QA/QC · Capital Projects
  • 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
MEP
MEP Engineering Recruiting
Mechanical · Electrical · Plumbing · Fire Protection
  • 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
HEALTHCARE . ENGINEERING . AI & IOT . SAP . SECURITY . SALES . WEB DEV . AGRICULTURE .HEALTHCARE . ENGINEERING . AI & IOT . SAP . SECURITY . SALES . WEB DEV . AGRICULTURE .HEALTHCARE . ENGINEERING . AI & IOT . SAP . SECURITY . SALES . WEB DEV . AGRICULTURE .HEALTHCARE . ENGINEERING . AI & IOT . SAP . SECURITY . SALES . WEB DEV . AGRICULTURE .HEALTHCARE . ENGINEERING . AI & IOT . SAP . SECURITY . SALES . WEB DEV . AGRICULTURE .HEALTHCARE . ENGINEERING . AI & IOT . SAP . SECURITY . SALES . WEB DEV . AGRICULTURE .HEALTHCARE . ENGINEERING . AI & IOT . SAP . SECURITY . SALES . WEB DEV . AGRICULTURE .HEALTHCARE . ENGINEERING . AI & IOT . SAP . SECURITY . SALES . WEB DEV . AGRICULTURE .HEALTHCARE . ENGINEERING . AI & IOT . SAP . SECURITY . SALES . WEB DEV . AGRICULTURE .HEALTHCARE . ENGINEERING . AI & IOT . SAP . SECURITY . SALES . WEB DEV . AGRICULTURE .HEALTHCARE . ENGINEERING . AI & IOT . SAP . SECURITY . SALES . WEB DEV . AGRICULTURE .HEALTHCARE . ENGINEERING . AI & IOT . SAP . SECURITY . SALES . WEB DEV . AGRICULTURE .

Tools & Skills

What I work with.

ATS Platforms
Internal ATSATS ManagementApplicant TrackingCandidate Database
Sourcing Tools
Boolean SearchJob BoardsSocial Media SourcingReferral NetworksWeb Search
Recruitment Skills
Boolean SearchRPOGlobal Talent AcquisitionHeadhuntingCandidate Screening
Industries
DOTMEPHealthcareEngineeringSoftware/WebSales & MarketingAgriculture
Soft Skills
Human ResourcesTeamworkAnalytical SkillsCustomer ExperienceEmpathyCollaboration

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.

+1 (239) 255-5921
nick@metroassoc.com
Connecticut, USA