Regional Recruiter, Engineering

Regional Recruiter - Engineering

Hazen and Sawyer is looking for a Regional Engineering Recruiter that will focus on implementing effective recruitment strategies and building pipelines for varying engineering roles across multiple regions. This role is ideal for a true engineering/technical recruiting specialist, someone with deep industry insight in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Structural Engineering.

Why Hazen and Sawyer:

- Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."

- Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.

- We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.

- We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.

- We currently have over 2,300 employees in 75+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.

- A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals.

Key Responsibilities

- Regional Recruiting Coordination

- Partner with hiring managers to understand regional hiring needs and lead intake calls to define job requisitions and help create strategies for proactive recruitment of passive candidates.

- Collaborate with HR and recruiting teams to ensure alignment of hiring priorities and timelines.

- Track and manage requisition progress, ensuring timely updates and follow-through.

- Drive employee referral programs and leverage internal industry contacts for passive talent.

- Talent Sourcing & Outreach

- Identify and engage high-caliber engineering candidates using LinkedIn, niche job boards, Boolean search, and other sourcing tools.

- Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of passive and active candidates across multiple engineering disciplines.

- Drive outreach campaigns and referral strategies to expand candidate reach and visibility, helping to drive continuous improvement in sourcing, outreach, and referral development workflows.

- Candidate Assessment & Interviewing

- Conduct initial phone screens to evaluate technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.

- Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and technical teams.

- Provide detailed feedback and recommendations for hiring managers after interviews.

- Maintain communication with candidates throughout the process ensuring a seamless candidate experience from initial outreach through offer acceptance.

- Industry Expertise & Market Intelligence

- Stay current on engineering industry trends, talent movement, and competitive hiring practices.

- Provide strategic insights into candidate availability, compensation benchmarks, and sourcing challenges.

Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience as a recruiter in the engineering or construction industry, with a deep understanding of engineering roles, terminology, and industry dynamics.

- Strong proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and other sourcing tools.

- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

- Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities across regions.

What We Offer:

- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)

- Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation

- Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance

- Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)

- Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support

- Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships

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