The Ascent Group

The Ascent Group is an engineering and professional staffing company that places engineers, project managers, analysts and other professionals with businesses across a range of industries.

It fills positions in engineering, IT, finance, operations and other disciplines. The sectors it names include aerospace, biomedical, communications, consumer products, automotive, electronics, renewable energy, oil and gas, and financial services.

The company offers contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement services, covering both short-term contract workers and permanent hires. It says its recruiters combine technology with human expertise to identify candidates, and that it works closely with each client to understand their requirements. Its team includes an account manager and technical recruiters.