Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Engineering Solutions
Sterling Engineering has been dedicated to cultivating relationships and building trust since 1969. Our team of experts specializes in delivering comprehensive engineering consulting and technical staffing solutions tailored to meet the unique challenges of each project. With decades of experience, we analyze complex problems and design innovative solutions that prioritize safety, compliance, and excellence. Our commitment extends beyond meeting expectationswe focus on elevating your business through improved efficiency, enhanced productivity, and the strategic placement of top-tier technical talent. As a trusted partner, we serve organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to dynamic startups, supported by a proven track record where over 90% of our business comes from repeat clients.Our integrated approach combines the agility of local expertise with the resources of a nationwide network, ensuring flexible workforce solutions wherever you need support. We pride ourselves on long-term partnerships, demonstrated by our tenure-focused model and recognition as a top 1% staffing company nationally. Our dedication to corporate social responsibility, diversity, and inclusion further strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, employees, and communities alike.
Services
Engineering Consulting
Technical Staffing
Project Management
Process Engineering
Renewable Energy
Automation & Robotics
Fractional Leadership
Product Engineering
Start-Up Documentation
Contract & Direct Hire
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in engineering and technical staffing.
- Recognized in the top 1% of staffing companies nationally.
- Flexible workforce solutions tailored to your business needs.
- Nationwide network with local expertise in multiple regions.
- Over 90% of our business comes from repeat clients.
Associations and certifications
- WBE
- SBE
What people say
Solid, skilled candidates
Easy-going experience
Supportive colleagues
Quick onboarding
Positive culture
Services
Engineering Consulting
Our engineering consulting services guide projects from concept to production, delivering multidisciplinary solutions in strategy, design, and implementation. We specialize in automation, life sciences, and renewable energy sectors, providing expert analysis and innovative problem-solving. With decades of industry experience, we ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency in every project.
Technical Staffing
Sterling's technical staffing solutions offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire placements tailored to your workforce needs. We provide access to specialized talent in engineering, manufacturing, and technology fields nationwide. Our focus on long-term partnerships ensures high-quality placements that align with organizational goals.
Project Management
We deliver end-to-end project management for complex engineering initiatives, ensuring timely execution and resource optimization. Our certified professionals oversee strategy, documentation, and implementation across industries like food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and utilities. Expertise spans startup phases through full-scale production.
Process Engineering
Our process engineering services optimize manufacturing workflows and system designs for improved efficiency and output. Specializing in food and beverage, life sciences, and renewable energy sectors, we implement cutting-edge solutions for equipment design, automation, and quality control. Projects range from fermentation processes to EV battery assembly systems.
Renewable Energy
Sterling supports utility-scale renewable energy projects with engineering expertise and specialized staffing solutions. Our experience includes solar installations, power systems, and sustainable infrastructure development. We combine technical knowledge with workforce flexibility to meet the evolving demands of the clean energy sector.
People
Dolores Connolly
Chief Executive Officer
Dolores Connolly leads Sterling Engineering with decades of industry experience, focusing on strategic growth and client satisfaction. Her leadership emphasizes long-term partnerships and innovative solutions.
Rama Kavaliauskas
President
Rama Kavaliauskas drives operational excellence as President, leveraging deep engineering expertise to expand Sterling's capabilities in consulting and technical staffing nationwide.
Tim Silkaitis
Vice President of Finance
Tim Silkaitis oversees financial strategy with an MBA background, ensuring fiscal responsibility while supporting growth initiatives across Sterling's engineering and staffing divisions.
Mark Howard
Senior Executive Vice President
Mark Howard brings extensive industry knowledge to his role, focusing on expanding Sterling's market presence through strategic client relationships and service innovation.
Steve Waszkowiak
Chief Engineering Manager
As Chief Engineering Manager, Steve Waszkowiak leads technical teams with a PE certification, delivering complex projects in automation, manufacturing, and life sciences sectors.
Questions
What industries does Sterling serve?
Sterling provides engineering and staffing solutions for automation, life sciences, renewable energy, food and beverage, manufacturing, and technology sectors nationwide.
How does Sterling ensure quality placements?
Our rigorous vetting process combines industry expertise with long-term partnership focus, resulting in 15% higher offer acceptance rates and better retention for clients.
Can Sterling support both short-term and long-term needs?
We offer flexible solutions including temporary contracts, contract-to-hire transitions, direct placements, and embedded programs to match your evolving workforce requirements.
What makes Sterling different from other staffing firms?
With over 90% of business from repeat clients, our tenure-focused model and nationwide network deliver consistent quality that most firms can't match.
Reviews (4)
Joe Beil
May 26, 2022
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Gave me a career. Dan Casey enticed me away from Falcon Engineering. Enjoyed a fabulous career. I will write a chapter in my second book! STERLING STORIES will give hope for future employees. What an ADVENTURE! WHO'S IN CHARGE NOW?
Janet Borth
Mar 01, 2021
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I had just been laid off my job after four months of furlough, when out of the blue I received a call from Aurelija Cekalinas from Sterling Engineering. She had come across an old resume of mine from ziprecruiter that I had forgotten was still active. She advised me to get her an updated resume as she had a company in urgent need of a travel coordinator, which just so happens to be my expertise! I was out of a job for ONE WEEK in the middle of COVID thanks to Aurelija.
She fast tracked the hiring process and I started right away. The best part of this entire experience is I was hired last week for a permanent position after three months of working a contract. Sterling was always professional in answering any questions that I had as I had no experience working with a staffing agency. From Aurelija to Human Resources, they always responded and were super easy to work with. THANK YOU for your assistance in a new career with ATS Automation. I highly recommend working with this company! They care about their employees. :
She fast tracked the hiring process and I started right away. The best part of this entire experience is I was hired last week for a permanent position after three months of working a contract. Sterling was always professional in answering any questions that I had as I had no experience working with a staffing agency. From Aurelija to Human Resources, they always responded and were super easy to work with. THANK YOU for your assistance in a new career with ATS Automation. I highly recommend working with this company! They care about their employees. :
Steven Mac
Jan 09, 2021
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I had an great experience working with Ashley! She connected me to a job quickly and made sure the transition was as smooth as possible. Communication was good and whenever I had question she always found an answer!
Gabrielle Biggz
Dec 20, 2020
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Communication could be a lot better than what it is at this company. I always had to reach out to them and wait from up to 3-4 days for them to fix a communication mistake they made with the company I worked for continuously. My recruiter did not even communicate with me that the company I was temping for, did not need me to come in anymore. They have yet to call. I have left messages with my recruiter and nothing. This is unacceptable and deserves 2 stars.
