Finding qualified engineers shouldn't hold up your projects, production, or product development. EXPECT is an engineering staffing agency helping companies across the U.S. find specialized engineering talent through contract, contract-to-hire, direct-hire, and retained search.
Not every engineering position requires the same hiring approach. Our engineering staffing solutions are built around the role, timeline, seniority, and level of specialization you need.
Bring in qualified engineers for projects, peak workloads, interim coverage, or short-term technical needs without adding permanent headcount.
Evaluate technical skills and on-the-job fit before making a permanent hiring decision. We manage the contract period while you assess the candidate in your environment.
For permanent engineering positions, our engineer recruiters source, screen, and present qualified candidates while you make the final hiring decision.
For senior, confidential, or difficult-to-fill positions, our dedicated search process provides focused sourcing and recruiting support.
We recruit across the engineering disciplines supporting manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, aerospace, defense, and technology companies.
Design, product development, testing, and mechanical systems. EXPECT supports companies looking for specialized mechanical engineering staffing and recruitment.
Electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, power systems, and technical engineering roles.
Civil, structural, infrastructure, and commercial engineering talent, including roles requiring professional engineering credentials.
PLC, automation, control systems, and industrial technology professionals supporting modern production environments.
Specialized hardware and embedded engineering talent for industrial, aerospace, defense, and technology applications.
Software development, deployment, infrastructure, and engineering talent supporting products and technical platforms.
Need chemical, biomedical, environmental, drafting, design, or another specialized role? Tell us what you're looking for and we'll determine the right recruiting approach.
Technical positions require more than resume matching. Our engineering recruitment process focuses on the discipline, qualifications, experience, and requirements that actually matter for the role.
We identify the engineering discipline, technical requirements, certifications, clearance requirements, seniority, and hiring timeline.
Our recruiters use industry networks and our pre-screened candidate database to reach qualified engineers who may not be actively looking for a new role.
Candidates are evaluated against the requirements of the position before being presented to your team.
We verify work history, certifications, licenses, I-9 eligibility, and other applicable requirements.
We support the hiring process through offer negotiation and placement, including salary benchmarking where appropriate.
Our involvement continues after placement so we can monitor how the hire is progressing and support long-term retention.
Our engineering recruiters support organizations where specialized technical talent directly impacts projects, production, infrastructure, and product development.
Mechanical, electrical, controls, automation, and other engineering professionals supporting production environments.
Civil and structural engineers for infrastructure, commercial, and construction projects.
Electrical, controls, and engineering professionals supporting energy and utility operations.
Specialized engineering talent, including roles requiring security clearances and technical expertise.
Software, DevOps, embedded, FPGA, and other engineering professionals supporting technology products and platforms.
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Very happy with Expect Technical Staffing. They were professional, rapid, and provided unique insight into the market. We are 100% satisfied with the professionals they located for us. We will continue to use them for future needs.
COO Telecommunications Start UpChris and the team at Expect were easy to work with and provided an excellent external associate to help us through our large project. It was a pleasure to work with them.
VP of Engineering Specialized ManufacturingI found Chris via Google Search. We needed to source and hire quality candidates and he has delivered! He is very knowledgeable about the job market and the best approach finding qualified, desirable candidates. He created a solution for our company and delivered results. Plus he’s super easy to work with and he understands the challenges we face filling open positions.
HR Manager Transportation Engineering ConsultancyOur experience with Expect Technical Staffing has been nothing but pleasant. Chris delivered quality and professional candidates in a timely manner. His urgency with every matter does not go unnoticed. I highly recommend this staffing agency to anyone looking for assistance in their onboarding process.
COO Autonomous Driving Tech Start UpChris introduced great candidates to our company. The process is professional and efficient.
CTO Autonomous Driving Tech Start UpWe enlisted the services of Expect Technical Staffing after a key contributor left our team. We were concerned about finding a candidate with the skillset required to be successful in this position. We discussed our concerns about finding the right skill set and personality to fit the role and our company. Within the first few weeks of enlisting Chris’s services we had several well qualified candidates. We were able to upgrade the skill set in the position with one of the candidates that Chris brought to us. We will defiantly use Expect Technical Staffing in the future for any technical staffing needs.
Sr. Technical Support Manager RF Equipment ManufacturerChris from Expect Technical Staffing was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was professional, communicated promptly and courteously, responded honestly to our questions and concerns and more importantly did NOT send us unqualified candidates to review/interview. Chris carefully vetted and only sent candidate resumes which fit our specific criteria (senior level engineer with technical expertise/experience in public works projects). Chris definitely delivered! I highly recommend Chris and Expect Technical Staffing and would absolutely work with him and and his firm in the future for our staffing needs.
Contracts and Accounting Manager Contracts and Accounting ManagerOur company is a niche civil / structural engineering firm with an office in Colorado. Our best engineer left unexpectedly and we had a big project deadline coming up. EXPECT found us a contractor that started immediately and allowed us to continue moving forward. We loved his candidate so much that last week we made him a full-time employee offer, and he accepted. Thank you EXPECT for helping us!
Owner Civil/Structural Engineering FirmWe had a need for some Engineers at our company, and Expect Technical Staffing helped us not only source some wonderful candidates, but also provided us with a superb service experience. We will definitely be using Expect Technical Staffing for all our future hiring needs.
Director of Human Resources Structural Engineering FirmWhen using Expect Technical Staffing, Chris Specht proved to be a successful and professional recruiter. He listened to our company’s needs and willingly worked to adjust his search to find the right person for the job. The level and quality of communication throughout the process was perfect.
Human Resources Manager Civil Engineering ConsultancyWe began working with Chris at Expect Technical Staffing in March, 2018. We had several openings for technical people to join our Software team and this is an area where candidates are quite scarce. Chris came to our office to meet with our team and receive the additional job specifications and get to know the company. Chris has been able to identify several great candidates for us to review. He does a good job at vetting candidates based on our criteria and tweaks things when we give additional feedback. I appreciate that Chris really researches the candidates and doesn’t just send over 100 resumes which is what some recruiters do (and as a result I don’t work with them). After going through an extensive interview process we were able to make offers to several of the candidate’s Chris sent to us. We still have several other candidates from Chris in our pipeline and suspect we’ll have more offers soon and be able to close the job requisitions. Chris is very easy to work with, does follow up when appropriate but is not overly aggressive which I greatly appreciate. His fees are very reasonable as well. I enjoy working with Chris and highly recommend him to any firm looking for technical hires.
Vice President Human Resources Biotechnology CompanyShare the engineering discipline, technical requirements, certifications, timeline, and hiring model for the position.
We source candidates through our network and database, then evaluate their experience, technical qualifications, and overall fit.
We present qualified candidates for your review. You handle the final interview and hiring decision while we support the process through placement.
Timing depends on the discipline, seniority, location, and how specialized the position is. After the initial intake, we'll provide a realistic recruiting timeline based on your requirements.
We recruit across mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, controls, automation, embedded, FPGA, software, DevOps, and other specialized engineering disciplines.
EXPECT provides contract, contract-to-hire, direct-hire, and retained search options depending on the position and your hiring needs.
Yes. We can verify relevant licenses, certifications, and clearance requirements as part of the candidate screening process.
Candidates are evaluated based on their experience, technical qualifications, role requirements, and overall fit before being presented to your team.
Tell us what you need, and we'll help you find qualified engineering talent for your team. Share the role, required skills, hiring model, and timeline, and an EXPECT recruiter will follow up within one business day.
Our dedicated team will get back to you within 24 hours.
Chris Specht at Expect Technical Staffing is an outstanding recruiter who truly understands how to match the right talent with the right opportunity. He has a sharp eye for technical expertise and takes the time to understand both the needs of the employer and the goals of the candidate. Chris doesn’t just fill positions, he builds connections that lead to long-term success. If you’re an employer looking for top-tier talent or a technical professional ready to take your career to the next level, Chris is the person you want in your corner. Highly recommended!
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