Engineering Executive Search Miami
ENGINEERING EXECUTIVE SEARCH MIAMI
Miami engineering and civil engineering executive search from our Brickell headquarters
Alexander Executive Search runs engineering executive search in Miami from our headquarters at 1221 Brickell Ave, Suite 900, Miami, FL 33131. We recruit senior engineering and civil engineering leaders for consultancies, contractors, developers and owner-side teams across Miami-Dade and South Florida, for roles paying $150K and above.
Because Miami is our home market, we know the agencies, programs and firms that shape it. We also work with firms of every size, from national and international firms with Miami offices to growing regional practices. This work is part of our wider civil engineering executive search practice and our Florida executive search team.
What is driving engineering executive search in Miami
Miami-Dade is investing in highways, transit, aviation and water at the same time. As a result, consultants, contractors and public owners are often competing for the same small group of experienced leaders, sometimes for overlapping programs.
Water and resilience work is a major driver. For example, the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department is delivering the state-mandated Ocean Outfall Legislation program to end routine ocean discharge of treated wastewater and expand reuse (Miami-Dade WASD). Programs like this therefore need leaders who combine treatment, conveyance and regulatory experience.
The talent pool is tight across the state, too. Florida had about 23,750 civil engineers in May 2025, the third-highest total of any state after California and Texas, and about 6,850 of them worked in the Miami metro (BLS OEWS). Nationally, BLS projects civil engineering employment to grow 6% from 2025 to 2035, with about 22,700 openings a year (BLS).
Delivery models also shape the role. Several of the largest projects in the county are design-build, so leaders who have run pursuits, managed joint-venture partners and protected margin through construction are in short supply.
ROLES WE PLACE
Engineering executive search in Miami: roles we recruit
We focus on senior roles paying $150K and above, from office leadership to practice and program leadership. Most Miami searches fall into four groups.
You can also see the full list of engineering leadership roles we recruit. In addition, for pay benchmarks, read our Engineering Leadership Salary Report 2027.
LOCAL PROGRAMS
Programs shaping Miami’s engineering market
Together, these public programs create steady demand for senior engineering leaders. In each case, the figures come from the agencies named, not from AES.
OUR PROCESS
How our engineering executive search in Miami works
Because the search is retained, your appointment gets a dedicated team, clear milestones and a process built on evidence. Comparing firms? See our checklist for comparing engineering executive search firms.
You can also see our executive search process step by step.
RoleDNA™ Mapping: 8 levels of assessment
Every shortlisted candidate is assessed across the same 8 levels, so you can compare Miami engineering leaders fairly before the first interview:
- Job Location Mapping
- Executive Summary
- Professional Photo
- Candidate Introduction
- Key Competency Responses
- Behavioral Assessment
- Verified References
- Detailed Resume
For example, the Candidate Introduction is a short video, so you can see how each leader communicates. In addition, the Behavioral Assessment uses the McQuaig Word Survey, matched to the role profile from the McQuaig Job Survey.
Results are then scored against the success profile for your role and shared in a 24/7 online client dashboard. Learn more about RoleDNA™ Mapping.
Florida PE license checks
Many senior roles in Miami need a Florida Professional Engineer license, which is issued by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers. We confirm each candidate’s license and its status before shortlisting. We also flag early when a leader licensed in another state will need Florida licensure (see NCEES).
RESULTS
The evidence behind our engineering executive search in Miami
A free replacement guarantee and proven retention
Every placement also comes with a 12-month free replacement guarantee as standard, extended to 2 years for senior roles. If the person leaves within the guarantee period, we find a replacement free of charge, subject to the agreed terms of engagement. How our guarantee works.
In one engagement, a growing U.S. engineering firm needed 10 appointments over two years. Before working with us, about 70% of its new hires stayed for 12 months. In contrast, all 10 leaders we appointed were still with the business after their first 12 months. Read the case study.
Firms of every size
We work with engineering firms of every size, from national and international firms to growing regional businesses. In a smaller firm, however, one senior hire can change the direction of the business. That is why we also run a dedicated executive search process for engineering firms under $120M, with the same research, assessment and guarantee.
LOCATIONS
Headquartered in Miami, serving Florida and beyond
Our headquarters is at 1221 Brickell Ave, Suite 900, Miami, FL 33131. We run every Florida search from Miami, including searches in Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville.
For statewide work, see our Florida civil engineering executive search page. You can also see our discipline pages for transportation, water and wastewater, land development and structural engineering, our engineering executive search page and our oil and gas executive search service.
Also serving: Tampa Bay. See our engineering executive search in Tampa page.
Engineering executive search Miami: FAQs
Where is your Miami office?
Our headquarters is at 1221 Brickell Ave, Suite 900, Miami, FL 33131, in the Brickell financial district.
What do senior engineering leaders earn in Miami?
Pay depends on the role, but federal data gives useful context. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro, the median annual wage for architectural and engineering managers was $167,160, and the 90th percentile was $239,990. For civil engineers, the median was $83,750 (BLS OEWS May 2025, Miami metro). However, these figures cover all employers and exclude most bonuses.
What local experience do you look for in Miami candidates?
It depends on the role, but for many Miami searches we look for coastal resilience, stormwater and sea-level rise experience, a track record with the South Florida Water Management District and local permitting, and the ability to value-engineer early, before change orders erode margin. We assess these alongside the behavioral and competency scoring in RoleDNA™ Mapping.
Do you verify Florida PE licenses?
Yes. We confirm each candidate’s license and its status with the Florida Board of Professional Engineers before shortlisting, and we flag early when out-of-state leaders will need Florida licensure.
Can you recruit leaders from outside South Florida?
Yes. Miami’s pool of senior engineering leaders is heavily contested, so we also map and approach leaders across the U.S. and internationally. We help with the usual friction points of hiring from outside the region, including experience of different regulatory regimes, compensation expectations and family relocation.
Do you work with smaller engineering firms?
Yes. We work with engineering firms of every size, and growing firms under $120M can also use our dedicated executive search process.
What happens if a placement leaves?
If the person leaves within the guarantee period, we find a replacement free of charge, subject to the agreed terms of engagement. Specifically, the guarantee runs for 12 months as standard and is extended to 2 years for senior roles.
CONTACT US
Planning a senior engineering hire in Miami?
Whether you are replacing a regional leader, opening an office or planning a confidential succession, we can help you define the role, map the market and find people who will deliver and stay. Complete the form, and a partner will be in touch soon.
Headquarters: Alexander Executive Search, 1221 Brickell Ave, Suite 900, Miami, FL 33131. We run all Florida searches from Miami.