Engineering Sourcing Specialist

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

19h

About The Position

We are seeking an Engineering Sourcing Specialist to build strong, ready‑now pipelines of engineering talent across the company. In this role, you will partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs, proactively engage passive candidates, and deliver qualified engineers who turn into successful hires. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys going beyond job postings—researching markets, building relationships, and creating pipelines that drive results. What Success Looks Like: Strong pipelines of qualified, engaged engineering candidates Trust and credibility with recruiters and hiring managers Reduced time spent screening unqualified candidates Pipelines that convert into interviews and hires, including senior and hard‑to‑fill roles Positive candidate experiences and long‑term talent relationships What This Role Is Not: Posting jobs and waiting for applicants High‑volume resume pushing Relying solely on job boards or social media posts Why Join Us: You’ll play a critical role in shaping our engineering teams by identifying and engaging talent before they apply. You’ll work closely with recruiters and the business, influence hiring outcomes, and build pipelines that make a real impact.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience sourcing engineering or technical talent
Proven success engaging passive candidates through direct outreach
Strong research skills and understanding of engineering talent markets
Ability to translate hiring needs into targeted sourcing strategies
Comfort managing high volume pipelines and priorities
Strong communication and follow‑up skills
Experience using ATS platforms and sourcing tools (e.g., Oracle, LinkedIn etc.)

Responsibilities

Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand engineering roles, required skills, and success profiles
Partner with Talent Acquisition COEs (Centers of Excellence), i.e. campus and military to create a cross-sector collaboration - engineering sourcing alliance
Proactively source and engage passive engineering talent through direct outreach and networking
Research target companies and talent markets to identify where the desired engineering talent works
Build and maintain curated pipelines of prescreened, qualified candidates
Leverage internal ATS data to re‑engage silver‑medal and previously screened talent
Generate referrals through candidate conversations and professional networks
Present well‑aligned candidates to recruiters and hiring managers
Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the process
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities