We have been matching the best technical talent with the best companies for over three decades. We specialize in contract and direct-hire staffing and recruiting for companies in the Minneapolis/St. Paul and Milwaukee areas. Follow 1st St. NW Inc for: • Architectural & Engineering industry articles and news • The latest Employment Opportunities • Inside Tips for Job Seekers • Quirky Stuff about our office and employees! About 1st Street NW Our four principal owners have a combined 80+ years of technical staffing experience with 1st St. NW alone. And because we’re employee–owned, we all take a great deal of pride in what we do. 1st St. NW specializes in direct placement, contract staffing and recruiting of people with technical expertise in various disciplines: Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, Drafters/Designers, Technicians, and more. The key to our longevity? Loyalty. In an industry where quick turnover is the norm, we’re a bunch of wily veterans.