Senior Recruiter - Utility Engineering

K&A Engineering•Cary, NC

22h

About The Position

K&A Power Group is a privately held engineering firm delivering world-class technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources. We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and building meaningful, long-term relationships with our employees, clients and communities, wherever they are in the world. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Candidate Relationship Specialist – Engineering to join our team at K&A Power Group. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong focus on power utility engineering and execution technical hiring.
Proven success recruiting for engineering organizations supporting enterprise platforms, utilities, infrastructure, or execution-focused teams.
Experience partnering with senior leaders and hiring managers in a consultative capacity.
Knowledge of engineering talent market trends and competitive hiring practices.
Strong sourcing expertise and demonstrated ability to build technical talent pipelines.
Experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment technologies.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

Partner with engineering leaders and hiring managers to understand hiring needs, technical skill requirements, and workforce plans for the Execution Utility Team.
Lead full-cycle recruitment for engineering and technical roles, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer management, and candidate engagement.
Build and maintain engineering talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, and market mapping to support current and future hiring needs.
Drive hiring strategy and execution for critical engineering openings, ensuring timely delivery against hiring goals and business priorities.
Manage requisitions and candidate activity within the ATS, ensuring data accuracy, process efficiency, and compliance with company policies and regulations.
Provide recruiting insights and market intelligence to hiring leaders, leveraging hiring metrics, sourcing data, and industry trends to improve recruiting outcomes.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, HR, and business partners to deliver an exceptional candidate experience and seamless onboarding process.