Senior Recruiter - Utility Engineering

K&A Engineering Consulting

$85K — $110K *
Cary, NC 27513In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience focused on power utility engineering and technical hiring.
  • Proven success in recruiting for engineering organizations in utilities and infrastructure.
  • Experience in a consultative partnership with senior leaders and hiring managers.
  • Knowledge of engineering talent market trends and hiring practices.
  • Strong sourcing abilities for building technical talent pipelines.
  • Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with engineering leaders to understand hiring needs and workforce plans.
  • Lead full-cycle recruitment for engineering and technical roles.
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and networking.
  • Drive hiring strategy for critical engineering openings to meet goals.
  • Manage requisitions and candidate activity within the ATS for compliance and efficiency.
  • Provide insights and market intelligence to improve recruitment outcomes.
  • Collaborate with HR and business partners for a seamless candidate experience.

Benefits

  • People-first culture prioritizing professional and personal growth.
  • Investment in continuous learning and development.
  • Collaborative team environment focused on achieving the best outcomes.
  • Opportunities for career advancement in a fast-growing company.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401K with company match and flexible PTO options.
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.
  • Paid parental leave and support for work-life balance.
  • Employee assistance programs and pet insurance availability.
Full Job Description
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.

Role Expectations:
  • 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.

What we're looking for:
  • 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.

Pay Range: $85,000 - 110,000

Why Join K&A?
People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.
Innovation & Learning:We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.
Recognition & Growth: We've earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits:We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
  • 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)
  • Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
  • Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
  • Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Parking and Transit Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance


Check out our career page for more information!

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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