Technical Sourcer (Recruiting)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Technical Sourcer to join our recruiting team and fuel the top of the funnel by identifying, engaging, and attracting qualified candidates for current and future openings. You will collaborate with a global group of recruiters, driving candidate delivery through targeted sourcing and large-scale campaigns.

In this role, you will innovate with AI-driven tools, maintain a robust pipeline, and partner with hiring managers to define ideal profiles while contributing to HDR's culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in recruiting or technical sourcing.
• Proficiency with sourcing technologies and Boolean search.
• Ability to translate job descriptions into effective search strategies.
• Strong research, analytical, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates.
• Reach out to candidates via cold calls, text, email, and other media.
• Build and nurture a robust pipeline for current and future roles.
• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements.
• Track sourcing metrics and market insights.
• Stay current on sourcing technologies and talent landscapes.
• Drive AI-based tools to accelerate the sourcing process.

Skills

Sourcing technologies

Boolean search

Candidate engagement

Communication

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

CRM/ATS

Social platforms

Job description

At HDR, we believe design has the power to transform communities and improve lives. From architecture and engineering to environmental and water resources, our work shapes the spaces where people live, work, and thrive. We deliver innovative solutions in transportation infrastructure, hyper-scale data centers, power systems, water and healthcare facilities and creating resilient environments for future generations.

As an employee-owned company, our people have a direct stake in our success, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and long-term vision. This ownership mindset drives us to exceed expectations, ensuring every project reflects our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and quality of life. When you join HDR, you become part of a global network dedicated to making a positive impact on communities worldwide.

What To Expect

The Technical Sourcer (Recruiting) plays a critical role in building the top of the recruiting funnel by identifying, engaging, and attracting qualified candidates for current and future openings. This position focuses exclusively on sourcing and works in close partnership with the broader recruiting team.

You will collaborate with a peer group of over 30 recruiters around the world, supporting them in sourcing candidates for technical roles focused on some of the highest growth sectors at HDR. In this role, you will drive candidate delivery through both individual sourcing efforts and large-scale campaigns designed to broadly attract talent.

This position is for those who dare to innovate; thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture, discover exceptional talent creatively, and share in the success through employee ownership. As a key partner to recruiters and hiring managers, you will ensure we consistently attract and engage high-quality candidates for our most business-critical roles.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategiest to identify passive and active candidates utilizing sourcing tools, platforms, and techniques (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Zoominfo, ATS data, professional associations, Boolean search strategies, social media, boomerangs and employee referrals.

Candidate outreach by cold calling, text, email and other media.

• Proactively build and nurture a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future talent needs.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers in joint intake meetings to ensure a deep understanding of role requirements, team culture, ideal candidate profiles and the competitive landscape.
• Engage candidates through personalized outreach and nurture relationships to maintain interest.
• Track and report sourcing metrics, pipeline health, and market insights.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging sourcing technologies, and competitive talent landscapes.
• Be an agent of change. Drive innovative thinking through the exploration and implementation of AI based tools to accelerate the sourcing process.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in recruiting, technical sourcing or talent acquisition, preferably in a corporate or agency setting with a strong emphasis on proactive candidate generation with a preferred focus on technical roles, ideally in the AEC industry.

Expertise in sourcing technologies, boolean search, and candidate engagement. Proficiency with sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM/ATS systems, social platforms).

Strong research and analytical skills to identify talent in competitive markets.

Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Ability to interpret technical job descriptions and translate them into search strategies.

Persistence and creativity in candidate engagement.

Understanding of employer branding and its impact on outreach effectiveness.

Resilient, winning attitude.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.