Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Opportunity: 

We know that the best civil engineering talent doesn’t always come knocking — sometimes, you’ve got to go out and find them. That’s why we’re hiring a Recruiter with a headhunter mindset — someone who is tenacious, self-driven, and thrives on proactively sourcing top-tier talent in the civil engineering space. In this role you will be evaluated based on the quality of hire, not quantity.  

This role requires on-site attendance five days a week during the training period. Eligibility for a hybrid work arrangement will be determined by the Team Leader based on readiness and performance. 

Responsibilities: 

• Actively seek out and engage high-caliber civil engineering professionals using platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and other sourcing tools. 
• Work with hiring managers to ensure overall priorities are correctly assessed and processes are understood, identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions and fill critical positions as needed. 
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for roles ranging from Project Engineers and PE-licensed professionals to engineering technicians and field based team members. 
• Engage candidates early, before they hit the job boards 
• Track your sourcing efforts and continuously refine your approach 
• Maintain job postings within our ATS (UKGPro) and other job boards including state websites, LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.  
• Screen resumes for appropriate skills, credentials, experience and knowledge. 
• Conduct high volume of candidate screening calls and interviews for open positions as assigned to determine technical and cultural fit. 
• Conduct in-person and virtual interviews with hiring managers and work with hiring managers to make hiring decisions.  
• Draft offers for final approvals and extend offers to candidates.  

 Requirements: 

• Experience recruiting in the civil engineering, construction, or AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry. 
• A self-motivated recruiter who doesn't wait for applicants — you go find them. 
• Experienced with recruiting tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, resume databases, and CRM/ATS platforms. 
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own sourcing strategy. 
• Confident, persuasive, and personable in your candidate outreach. 
• Experience with either a third-party agency or high-volume sourcing background and prefers an in-house environment where your impact is direct and visible. 

SME's Core Values: 

• Honesty and Integrity 
• Respect 
• Selfless Service 
• Teamwork 
• Practical Solutions 

Benefits: 

At SME, we believe that taking care of our employees is the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to your well-being goes beyond a job- it is about helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a benefits package that is not simply meeting an expectation, but a key component of your overall job satisfaction. The following list highlights many of the benefits SME offers its employees. 

• SME provides Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of employment. 
• SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about the costs of healthcare. 
• 401k match 
• Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k 
• Yearly performance bonuses 
• Yearly wage evaluations 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Competitive Paid Time Off 
• Volunteer Time Off  

  If you’re energized by the idea of closing hard-to-fill roles, digging into the industry, and owning the full recruiting lifecycle — we want to talk to you. 

Apply now and be the engine behind our next great hire.