Senior Recruiter, Water & Transportation - A/E/C Industry required

Accountabilities

• • Own the full recruitment lifecycle, from intake meetings and role definition through sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and successful placement.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements, advise on compensation and market conditions, and contribute to effective job descriptions.
  • Proactively source and engage high-quality engineering and professional talent across the water, wastewater, drinking water, stormwater, transportation, roadway, traffic, and land development sectors.
  • Leverage industry networks, professional relationships, direct outreach, and recruiting tools to build qualified talent pipelines nationwide.
  • Review resumes and conduct initial phone interviews, providing clear and detailed candidate assessments and written summaries to hiring managers.
  • Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent communication with candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders throughout the recruitment process.
  • Prepare and extend offers, negotiate terms when appropriate, and help drive successful candidate conversions.
  • Maintain accurate candidate records, activity, and recruiting progress within the ATS and related systems.
  • Ensure recruiting activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
  • Deliver a professional and engaging candidate experience through proactive communication, timely follow-up, and effective feedback management.
  • Collaborate closely with the broader Talent Acquisition team to achieve hiring objectives and continuously improve recruiting practices.

  Requirements

  • 8+ years of recruiting experience focused on A/E/C technical talent is required, including recent experience recruiting Transportation or Water/Wastewater, Drinking Water, or Stormwater Engineers.
  • Demonstrated experience recruiting engineering professionals in areas such as Water/Wastewater, Transportation, Roadway, Traffic, or Land Development Civil Engineering.
  • Experience recruiting across multiple levels of technical and professional roles, with candidates who have experience in both Transportation and Water strongly preferred.
  • Applicants without recent experience recruiting Transportation or Water/Wastewater, Drinking Water, or Stormwater Engineers will not be considered.
  • Proven expertise in candidate sourcing, networking, direct outreach, and talent pipeline development.
  • An established professional network within the A/E/C industry and access to qualified engineering talent.
  • Strong interviewing and candidate evaluation skills, combined with excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Comfortable using applicant tracking systems, recruiting software, and other computer-based tools.
  • Self-starter mentality with the ability to take ownership, work independently, and consistently deliver results.
  • Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, evolving environment with changing hiring priorities.
  • Strong work ethic, positive attitude, high professional standards, and a persistent, solutions-oriented approach to challenges.

  Benefits

  • Annual salary: $95,000–$125,000 USD.
  • Annual bonus opportunities based on meaningful individual and organizational contributions.
  • Fully remote work flexibility.
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching.
  • Paid time off and company holidays.
  • Certification reimbursement and opportunities for professional development.
  • Direct access to senior leadership and opportunities for career advancement.
  • Collaborative and engaging culture that combines high performance with a positive work environment.
  • Opportunity to contribute to projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact.