Sr. Technical Talent Sourcer

Fisher Associates•City of Rochester, NY

12h•$100,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking a Senior Technical Talent Sourcer who excels at identifying, engaging, and building relationships with high-impact, passive engineering talent. In this role, you will lead proactive sourcing strategies and develop sustainable, high-quality talent pipelines for hard-to-fill civil and transportation engineering roles within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry. As a strategic partner to recruiters, hiring managers, and leadership, you will translate complex technical requirements into targeted sourcing strategies that strengthen internal capabilities and improve hiring outcomes. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape and scale sourcing strategy within a growing organization, with strong visibility to leadership and direct influence on hiring success. About Fisher Associates At Fisher Associates, we are a multidisciplinary design services firm with nine locations nationwide, empowering our teams to drive meaningful change through their work. Our services span civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental services, land surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast, and construction engineering, each offering opportunities to shape communities and improve lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
7+ years of experience in talent sourcing or full-cycle recruiting, with a strong focus on proactive sourcing for technical or engineering roles
Proven ability to build and sustain high-quality pipelines for hard-to-fill, mid- and senior-level positions
Advanced proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS/CRM platforms, and modern sourcing tools, including Boolean search and advanced sourcing techniques
Strong ability to translate complex technical requirements into targeted sourcing strategies, talent maps, and candidate profiles
Experience leveraging market insights, talent mapping, and competitive intelligence to identify and engage high-quality talent pools
Strong candidate engagement and outreach skills, with the ability to craft personalized messaging and build relationships with passive candidates
Experience evaluating candidate qualifications, including technical skills, project experience, and organizational fit, and providing informed recommendations
Data-driven mindset with experience using recruiting metrics and pipeline data to improve performance and outcomes
Proven ability to build trusted partnerships with hiring managers, influence hiring decisions, and align talent acquisition strategies with business objectives
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent communication and relationship-building skillsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry; familiarity with civil and transportation engineering roles and technical skillsets preferred
Experience in both agency and in-house recruiting environments preferred

Responsibilities

Lead proactive sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive talent across civil, transportation, and AEC disciplines, building strong pipelines for hard-to-fill roles
Build and maintain high-quality talent pipelines and communities for mid-and senior-level positions, improving depth and reducing time-to-fill
Partner with recruiters and hiring leaders to translate technical requirements into targeted sourcing strategies that drive hiring outcomes
Develop talent maps, candidate profiles, and market insights to inform hiring decisions and workforce planning
Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS/CRM platforms, and advanced sourcing tools (including Boolean and AI-assisted techniques) to identify and engage top talent
Use market intelligence and competitive insights to refine targeting and improve pipeline quality
Execute personalized outreach strategies to increase engagement and conversion of passive candidates
Evaluate candidate qualifications and present high-quality candidates with insights to improve quality-of-hire
Analyze pipeline performance and recruiting metrics to optimize sourcing strategies and improve efficiency
Continuously refine sourcing tools, processes, and messaging to enhance scalability and candidate experience
Serve as a sourcing subject matter expert, sharing best practices and elevating team capability
Champion employer brand through high-quality candidate engagement
Reduce reliance on external agencies through effective direct sourcing strategies
Collaborate across Talent Acquisition to align on hiring strategies and drive consistent recruiting practices
Identify and implement improvements to sourcing processes, tools, and systems to drive innovation and scalability
Support broader Talent Acquisition and HR initiatives as needed