Senior Recruiter - Utility Engineering

K&A Power; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

K&A Power Group is looking for a Senior Candidate Relationship Specialist to join their team in Cary, NC. This role will involve full-cycle recruitment, talent pipeline management, and collaboration with leadership to meet hiring needs in the power utility sector.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of recruiting experience in engineering roles. The company offers a people-first culture, competitive compensation, and a variety of benefits including medical insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruiting experience focused on power utility engineering.
• Proven success in sourcing engineering talent for technical roles.
• Experience working with senior leaders and hiring managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for engineering roles.
• Manage requisitions within the ATS for data accuracy.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future needs.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing expertise

Stakeholder management

Market intelligence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Recruitment technologies

Job description

K&A Power Group – is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Candidate Relationship Specialist – Engineering to join our team at K&A Power Group. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Role Expectations

• Partner with engineering leaders and hiring managers to understand hiring needs, technical skill requirements, and workforce plans for the Execution Utility Team.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for engineering and technical roles, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer management, and candidate engagement.
• Build and maintain engineering talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, and market mapping to support current and future hiring needs.
• Drive hiring strategy and execution for critical engineering openings, ensuring timely delivery against hiring goals and business priorities.
• Manage requisitions and candidate activity within the ATS, ensuring data accuracy, process efficiency, and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Provide recruiting insights and market intelligence to hiring leaders, leveraging hiring metrics, sourcing data, and industry trends to improve recruiting outcomes.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, HR, and business partners to deliver an exceptional candidate experience and seamless onboarding process.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong focus on power utility engineering and execution technical hiring.
• Proven success recruiting for engineering organizations supporting enterprise platforms, utilities, infrastructure, or execution-focused teams.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and hiring managers in a consultative capacity.
• Knowledge of engineering talent market trends and competitive hiring practices.
• Strong sourcing expertise and demonstrated ability to build technical talent pipelines.
• Experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment technologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.

Pay Range: $85,000 - 110,000

Why Join K&A?

People-First Culture:

We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.

Innovation & Learning:

We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands‑on experience.

Collaborative Team Environment:

We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.

Recognition & Growth:

We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast‑growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

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The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.