Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

SMEUSA; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEUSA is seeking a tenacious Recruiter to proactively source top-tier civil engineering talent. This role involves engaging candidates, managing the hiring process, and ensuring a high-quality hire. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and contribute to the growth of the team.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Yearly profit sharing

Yearly performance bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting in civil engineering or AEC industry.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to sourcing.
• Comfortable working independently and managing sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Engage high-caliber civil engineering professionals using various platforms.
• Work with hiring managers to assess staffing needs and develop job descriptions.
• Conduct candidate screening calls and interviews.

Skills

Recruiting

Sourcing

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS (UKGPro)

Job description

PLY
43980 Plymouth Oaks Blvd
Plymouth, MI 48170, USA

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

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 healthcare costs.
• Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k.
• Yearly performance bonuses.
• Yearly wage evaluations.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Competitive Paid 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.

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