Regional Recruiter, Engineering

Hazen and Sawyer • Cincinnati, OH

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Stay current on engineering industry trends, talent movement, and competitive hiring practices.
• Provide strategic insights into candidate availability, compensation benchmarks, and sourcing challenges.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees