
Jackson Engineering Recruiters: Bridging Design and Delivery
Advastar has helped hundreds of companies and projects with their engineering hiring
Jackson engineering recruiting and staffing solutions
Advastar’s engineering recruiters focus on the Jackson market, placing high impact leaders who keep complex work moving across Central Mississippi. We specialize in engineering management roles that require Mississippi licensed Professional Engineers who can plan, design, coordinate, and deliver capital projects from early scope through commissioning for owners, public agencies, healthcare systems, utilities, and manufacturers based in Jackson, MS.
Our approach adapts to the realities of the metro area around I 20 and I 55. Whether you need recruitment process outsourcing support, a single retained search, or contract staffing, we map workforce plans to active and upcoming work in Hinds, Rankin, and Madison Counties. Hiring roadmaps account for major programs tied to the City of Jackson’s water system improvements, hospital and campus upgrades at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, facility expansions in Clinton and Canton, and municipal projects that demand strict compliance and careful sequencing.
We do not rely on job boards. Our team cultivates passive candidates in mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial, and controls engineering with verified Mississippi PE status and project histories that match local codes and owner standards. Our database includes licensure data maintained with the Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors, experience with MDOT specifications and submittal workflows, familiarity with utility and plant safety requirements, and relocation preferences specific to Central Mississippi communities like Madison, Ridgeland, Flowood, Pearl, and Clinton.
Since 2012 we have built a national reputation while investing deeply in Jackson relationships. We develop pipelines through Jackson State University, Hinds Community College, Holmes Community College, and Mississippi College, and we stay connected to professionals returning home to the region after projects on the Gulf Coast or in other markets. This network lets us present shortlists of vetted leaders who align with your culture, understand local subcontractor ecosystems, and can clear site access quickly.
If you need an engineering management team that drives innovation, compliance, and results in Jackson, MS, connect with our recruiters. Whether the goal is to stand up a program team for a fast track industrial project, hire a director who can guide multi site capital work, or fill niche roles that require rare credentials, Advastar brings the reach, local insight, and follow through to deliver the right talent on the timeline your projects demand.
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Our engineering talent network
- 19,800 vetted engineering professionals
- 5,600 PE & discipline-certified engineers
- 42 metros with active placements
- 18days median time to first shortlist
Jackson engineering industry segments commonly supported
CAD Designers bring technical concepts to life through sophisticated 3D modeling and drafting techniques. Their expertise in using advanced CAD software enables them to create detailed, accurate designs that streamline the manufacturing and construction processes, ensuring projects are both innovative and precisely executed. Advastar connects companies with top-tier CAD Designers who drive innovation and precision in every project. We place these people on the Nissan Canton plant and the light manufacturing work around it.
Focused on translating design ideas into comprehensive technical drawings, CAD Drafters excel in precision and clarity. Their work provides the essential documentation needed for construction, manufacturing, and engineering projects, making sure every detail is accurately represented and ready for implementation. Advastar offers access to skilled CAD Drafters who support projects with reliable, high-quality technical documentation. Jackson demand for these roles runs through the city’s water system rebuild, and we staff it across Madison and Rankin counties.
Infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, and public buildings demand the expertise in structural analysis, materials science, and project management that a civil engineer brings to the table. Advastar provides our clients with access to a network of qualified engineers who are well-versed in the latest technologies and industry best practices, delivering the talent you need to build strong, reliable infrastructure. We place these people on the Nissan Canton plant and the light manufacturing work around it.
Skilled construction engineers are essential for the success of any building project. Their expertise in the technical aspects of construction projects, combined with their knowledge of budgeting, compliance, and project management, ensures that designs are implemented correctly. Advastar specializes in connecting companies with top talent who can drive your projects to completion. In Jackson, this is most often healthcare work – the UMMC campus being the obvious example.
Design Engineers are innovators who craft creative, functional solutions for complex engineering challenges. Their role involves conceptualizing, testing, and refining designs to meet both performance and aesthetic criteria, ensuring that each product not only works effectively but also pushes the boundaries of industry standards. Advastar provides access to expert Design Engineers who are committed to transforming visionary ideas into reality. In Jackson, this is most often healthcare work – the UMMC campus being the obvious example.
With their specialized knowledge in areas like power systems and automation, electrical engineers are needed across industries, and this creates a competitive hiring landscape. That’s especially the case when it comes to candidates who have expertise in emerging technologies like renewable energy. Advastar’s extensive talent network helps companies connect with this critical talent that can drive innovation in their organization. The Nissan Canton plant is where this shows up in Jackson, and we cover it out to Rankin and Hinds counties.
The demand for skilled mechanical engineers often outpaces the available talent pool. Not only can they be hard to find, but not all professionals in this niche have the specific skill sets needed for construction projects. Advastar connects our clients with vetted professionals who have expertise in energy systems, MEP projects, HVAC system design, building automation, and other key areas to ensure the efficiency and reliability of your building systems. Most of our Jackson work in this area has been water infrastructure, including the city’s water system rebuild.
Our project engineer recruiters fill the role that feeds every project management bench: construction, field, industrial and commissioning engineers. Project engineer means different things in construction, plant and manufacturing settings, so every search starts by pinning down which one you are hiring.
Construction project engineers run submittals, RFIs, drawing control and subcontractor coordination. Industrial and plant project engineers scope and specify equipment and manage installation against an outage window. Field engineers hold layout, quantities and quality at the work face. We screen for trajectory as much as for current capability, because most project managers were project engineers first. Jackson demand for these roles runs through the city’s water system rebuild, and we staff it across Madison and Rankin counties.
Sales Engineers serve as the vital link between technical expertise and customer engagement. They combine deep product knowledge with persuasive communication skills to tailor technical solutions that meet client needs, helping companies to build strong, trust-based relationships while driving innovation and revenue growth. Advastar partners with companies to source Sales Engineers who excel at merging innovation with customer-focused strategies. Across the Jackson metro, this sits with the healthcare employers – the UMMC campus among them.
Hiring the right structural engineer is critical for the safety and stability of your project. The structural engineering candidates in Advastar’s network are skilled in areas like load analysis, material selection, and advanced modeling software to ensure your structures can withstand environmental and operational stresses to meet regulatory and performance standards. Across the Jackson metro, this sits with the healthcare employers – the UMMC campus among them.
Staffing expertise for all engineering skillsets
- Agriculture
- Commercial
- Data Center
- Design/
Fabrication
- Food & Beverage
- Heavy Industrial
- Industrial
- Manufacturing
- Oil & Gas
- Petrochemical
- Power Generation
- Power Transmission & Distribution
- Refinery
- Solar/
Wind/ Battery - Transportation
- Water/
Wastewater
Real-world outcomes: showcasing our engineering recruiting expertise
- Read Case Study: Supporting a Complex Pipeline Integrity Project
Supporting a complex pipeline integrity project
- GIS, drafting & design engineers placed
- Regulatory compliance and asset digitization handled
- Assets remapped to federal standards
- Read Case Study: Powering Up a Combined-Cycle Facility
Powering up a combined-cycle facility
- Controls, electrical & mechanical engineers placed
- PLC/HMI programming and grid-integration expertise
- Turbine upgrades brought to current environmental code
- Read Case Study: Automating a Food & Beverage Manufacturing Facility
Automating a food & beverage manufacturing facility
- Process & automation engineers and panel builders placed
- Robotics and PLC-programming expertise delivered
- Higher throughput with food-safety compliance
What hiring managers say about Advastar
Why clients trust Advastar
Forbes 2026Best of Recruiting & Best of Staffing
Advastar was named to Forbes' 2026 Best of Recruiting and Best of Staffing lists, both compiled from independent surveys of the clients and candidates we work with.
Read the AnnouncementGE EnergyStaffing Partner of the Year
GE Energy named Advastar its Staffing Partner of the Year in 2025 through the GE Vernova supplier program.
60+ yearsof combined engineering expertise
Our engineering recruiters bring more than 60 years of combined recruiting experience to every search we run.
Tell us who you need to hire
- Tell us about the role you need to fill
- A recruiter calls you within one business day
- Together we agree on a plan to fill the role
Find your next role
- Tell us what kind of work you want
- A recruiter reviews your details and gets in touch
- We put you forward for jobs that fit
GE Energy Staffing Partner of the Year
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Our jackson engineerings: bridging design and delivery recruiting team
David Case
President, Advastar Engineering Services
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Tim Shearer
VP & National Managing Director
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Robert Cornelio
Director of Business Development
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Jaime Summers
Senior Recruiter
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Amanda Martin
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Christen Trent
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Laura Carrillo Barrios
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Lisa Wombwell
Office Manager
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Jackson engineering hiring, answered
Most Jackson searches produce a shortlist inside two to four weeks. Roles tied to healthcare, water infrastructure and light manufacturing move faster because we are already talking to that bench; a niche credential or a clearance requirement adds time.
We staff work across Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties, with most demand coming from healthcare, water infrastructure and light manufacturing. Recent activity has clustered around the UMMC campus, the city’s water system rebuild and the Nissan Canton plant.
Skilled trades in the Jackson metro run $26 to $45 an hour for skilled trades, with salaried engineering roles priced against the same market. We benchmark every search against what Jackson employers are actually paying rather than a national average.
Both, plus contract to hire and employer of record payrolling. Project work across Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties tends to start as contract and convert; corporate and leadership roles are usually direct hire from the start.
Mississippi licensing applies to the trades that require it, and site access on the UMMC campus work often carries its own safety and background requirements. We verify credentials before a candidate reaches your shortlist.
Yes. Our Jackson office serves Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties, and the recruiters working your search know the Jackson metro rather than covering it from another state.
The Jackson office
308 E Pearl StJackson, MS 39201



