Talent Acquisition Sector Lead - Experienced Engineers

SCS Engineers; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and/or A

ESOP and 401K with employer match

Annual Bonus Program

Student Debt Employer Contribution

Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental/(

Job summary

SCS Engineers is seeking a Talent Acquisition Sector Lead for Experienced Talent (Engineers & Scientists) in Long Beach, CA. The role combines strategic recruitment leadership with hands-on interviewing, pipeline development, and collaboration with hiring managers to shape the organization’s engineering and scientific talent.

This position offers a flexible hybrid work model with at least two in-office days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Minimum of 8 years of recruiting experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of internal recruiting experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience.
• Must have experience recruiting for niche mid and/or senior-level roles.
• Experience recruiting mid and senior-level engineers; experience in an AEC consulting firm is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as recruiting lead and SME for an assigned sector, which is experienced engineers and scientists.
• Develop and execute recruiting and sourcing strategies aligned with current and future workforce needs.
• Own and drive full lifecycle recruiting for high-priority, hard-to-fill, and/or specialized positions.
• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates utilizing sourcing tools, networking, industry associations, referrals, CRM campaigns, and strategic outreach.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business objectives, talent needs, workforce planning initiatives, and succession considerations.
• Lead sector-specific recruiting programs and initiatives that support organizational hiring goals.
• Analyze recruiting metrics, hiring trends, labor market conditions, and pipeline data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase recruiting effectiveness, candidate quality, and hiring manager satisfaction.
• Mentor and support Talent Acquisition staff through training, best-practice sharing, and coaching.
• Assist with onboarding and development of new Talent Acquisition team members.
• Lead recruiting projects, pilot programs, and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.
• Conduct candidate screenings and interviews.
• Responsible for drafting clear and compelling job postings, offer letters, and negotiating salaries.
• Maintain ATS and CRM data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with Aff…

Skills

Leadership

Talent strategy

Stakeholder management

Interviewing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

ATS/CRM systems

Job description

SCS Engineers is seeking a Talent Acquisition Sector Lead for Experienced Talent (Engineers & Scientists) in Long Beach, CA. The role combines strategic recruitment leadership with hands-on interviewing, pipeline development, and collaboration with hiring managers to shape the organization’s engineering and scientific talent.

This position offers a flexible hybrid work model with at least two in-office days per week.