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Architecture, Engineering & Construction Recruiting

Built on Experience. Building What's Next.

Specialized recruiting across architecture, engineering, construction, and the built environment, from design and MEP engineering to construction leadership and the executives who run AEC firms.

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Returning to our roots

Architecture, Engineering & Construction is where much of our recruiting experience was built.

XY Global brings this experience together in a dedicated AEC practice serving engineering firms, architecture practices, contractors, developers, and organizations responsible for complex built-environment projects.

Our full-scope AEC practice launches in December 2026. You can start a search or join the AEC talent network today.

We understand how design, engineering and construction teams work together, so we know the difference between a resume that matches and a person who fits the project.

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The project lifecycle

From first sketch to final handover.

Every phase of a building project needs different specialists. We recruit for all of them.

  1. 01PLAN
  2. 02DESIGN
  3. 03ENGINEER
  4. 04BUILD
  5. 05COMMISSION
  6. 06DELIVER

Planning & Design

Architects, interior designers, urban planners, design coordinators

Engineering

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, civil, structural

Construction

Project and construction managers, superintendents, estimators, schedulers

Commissioning

Commissioning engineers and agents, building systems specialists

Leadership

Directors, principals, project executives, practice leaders

Disciplines

Every discipline behind the built environment.

Mechanical Engineering

HVAC, mechanical systems and energy design.

  • Mechanical Engineers
  • HVAC Designers
  • Energy Engineers

Electrical Engineering

Power distribution, lighting and low-voltage systems.

  • Electrical Engineers
  • Power Systems Engineers
  • Lighting Designers

Plumbing & Fire Protection

Plumbing, fire protection and life-safety engineering.

  • Plumbing Engineers
  • Fire Protection Engineers
  • Plumbing & FP Designers

Civil & Structural

Site, civil, transportation, environmental and structural engineering.

  • Civil Engineers
  • Structural Engineers
  • Transportation & Environmental Engineers

Architecture & Interior Design

The people who shape how buildings look, feel and work.

  • Architects & Interior Architects
  • Landscape & Digital Architects
  • Urban Planners & Design Coordinators

Construction Management

Field and office leaders who deliver on budget and on schedule.

  • Project & Construction Managers
  • Superintendents & Field Supervision
  • Estimating, Scheduling & Cost Control
  • Safety Managers

BIM / VDC

Digital design and coordination specialists.

  • BIM Managers
  • VDC Coordinators
  • BIM Modelers

Commissioning

Specialists who verify building systems perform as designed.

  • Commissioning Engineers
  • Commissioning Agents
  • Commissioning Managers

Building Systems & Sustainability

Technology, sustainability and energy engineering for modern buildings.

  • Technology / ICT Engineers
  • Sustainability & Energy Engineers
  • Process & Utilities Engineers
Sectors we cover

Deep coverage across the built environment.

Positions by level

From project teams to principals.

Representative searches, from mid-level through senior and executive leadership.

L1Designer & Field

  • MEP Designer
  • BIM Modeler
  • Field Engineer
  • Assistant Project Manager

L2Engineer & Architect

  • Electrical / Mechanical Engineer
  • Plumbing / Fire Protection Engineer
  • Project Architect
  • Commissioning Engineer

L3Senior & Manager

  • Senior Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Superintendent
  • BIM / VDC Manager

L4Director & Executive

  • Director of Electrical Engineering
  • Director of Mechanical Engineering
  • Principal
  • Project Executive
Who we serve

Organizations shaping the built environment.

  • Engineering & MEP firms
  • Architecture practices
  • General & specialty contractors
  • Developers
  • Owners & owner's representatives
  • Commissioning providers
Mission Critical & Data Centers MEP, construction and commissioning for data center projects. Luxury & Hospitality Hotel and resort design, development and construction. Talent Solutions Direct hire, executive search and project talent.
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