Senior Engineer Talent Recruiter – Strategic Sourcing

Valdes Architecture & Engineering; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401K

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Gym membership discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valdes Architecture & Engineering is seeking an experienced Recruiter III to join our Talent Acquisition team. This role emphasizes strategic sourcing, passive candidate engagement, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience across engineering, technical, and professional roles.

You will partner with hiring managers and leadership to understand needs, develop targeted recruiting strategies, build long-term candidate pipelines, and manage the full recruiting lifecycle with professionalism

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, Engineering, Psychology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience working in full-cycle Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, or Human Resources.
• Must have experience recruiting technical engineers and other specialized technical professionals.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter for proactive sourcing and passive candidate engagement.
• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) such as Greenhouse, Lever, or a comparable recruiting platform.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage candidate pipelines, requisitions, interview activity, and recruiting data within an ATS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to create and maintain strong relationships with leadership and hiring managers across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to independently initiate, prioritize, and follow through on assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple searches, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition & Strategic Sourcing
• Manage recruiting activities throughout the candidate lifecycle, including sourcing, candidate outreach, screening, interview coordination, offer support, and ongoing candidate communication.
• Proactively identify and engage passive candidates, particularly for specialized engineering, technical, and leadership positions.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, Indeed, professional associations, alumni networks, college recruiting platforms, industry organizations, and other recruiting resources.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current openings as well as anticipated future hiring needs.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive candidate information within the Valdes applicant tracking system and candidate database.
• Develop effective outreach and follow-up strategies that strengthen candidate engagement and Valdes' employer brand.
• Maintain relationships with high-quality candidates even when an immediate opportunity is not available.
• Partner with hiring managers and company leadership to understand staffing priorities, position requirements, technical qualifications, and long-term workforce needs.
• Assist with candidate interviews and provide thoughtful recommendations throughout the selection process.
• Coordinate interview schedules and recruiting logistics to create an organized and professional experience for candidates and hiring teams.
• Develop a strong understanding of the architecture, engineering, construction, infrastructure, and related professional services markets in which Valdes operates.
• Develop relationships with engineers and industry professionals who may become future candidates, referral sources, or advocates for Valdes.
• Monitor industry activity, including competitors, clients, market expansion, mergers, restructuring, and workforce reductions, to identify potential recruiting opportunities.
• Maintain awareness of emerging engineering disciplines, talent trends, and changing skill requirements within Valdes' markets.
• Coordinate Valdes' participation in college career fairs, recruiting events, information sessions, and other campus engagement activities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen Valdes' presence at targeted universities and engineering programs.
• Build ongoing pipelines of interns, entry-level engineers, and other early-career professionals.
• Support the development of long-term university recruiting strategies that increase awareness of Valdes and our career opportunities.
• Serve as a knowledgeable and engaging representative of Valdes throughout the recruiting process.
• Provide candidates with clear and timely communication regarding opportunities, interviews, expectations, and next steps.
• Develop trusted relationships with candidates by understanding their experience, career motivations, and long-term professional goals.
• Help communicate the Valdes employee value proposition, including our culture, project opportunities, professional development, and career growth.
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve the candidate and new-hire experience.
• Maintain organized and accurate recruiting records, candidate activity, and pipeline information.
• Track recruiting activity and provide updates regarding candidate pipelines and difficult-to-fill positions.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing strategies, recruiting technology, processes, communication, and overall efficiency.
• Collaborate with other members of Talent Acquisition and Human Resources to support broader workforce initiatives.
• Handle candidate, employee, compensation, and other confidential information with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Relationship building

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, Engineering, Psychology, or a related field

Tools

Greenhouse

Lever

Job description

Valdes Architecture & Engineering is seeking an experienced Recruiter III to join our Talent Acquisition team. This role emphasizes strategic sourcing, passive candidate engagement, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience across engineering, technical, and professional roles.

You will partner with hiring managers and leadership to understand needs, develop targeted recruiting strategies, build long-term candidate pipelines, and manage the full recruiting lifecycle with professionalism