Senior Executive Recruiter - Civil Engineering & Transportation Infrastructure

Job Description

Job Description

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you'll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don't be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!

Senior Executive Recruiter - Civil Engineering & Transportation Infrastructure

Benesch is seeking a highly driven Senior Executive Recruiter to support strategic hiring efforts focused on senior-level engineering and leadership talent across our national engineering teams. This is not a traditional corporate recruiting role. We are looking for a true headhunter with deep experience recruiting within the civil engineering, A/E/C, and professional services industry who understands how to identify, engage, and close passive talent in a highly competitive market.

This role will partner directly with Division Managers, operational leadership and Talent Acquisition leadership to build proactive talent pipelines, strengthen market presence, and position Benesch as a destination employer within the engineering consulting industry. The ideal candidate brings urgency, persistence, strong business acumen, and a proven ability to recruit high-performing technical professionals through relationship-driven recruiting and direct sourcing strategies.

Benesch is offering a competitive range of $165,000 to $200,000, depending on experience, along with the opportunity to participate in our bonus program based on individual and business performance.

Location

Our Talent Acquisition team is based in Chicago and operates in a collaborative hybrid environment. This role offers the flexibility to work from any Benesch office location while remaining closely connected to our national recruiting strategy and business leadership teams.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 10+ years of recruiting experience within the engineering, A/E/C, or professional services industry required
• Minimum 8 years of experience within a high-volume, high-performance agency recruiting environment required
• Proven success in recruiting senior-level engineering and leadership talent within the civil engineering consulting industry
• Strong cold calling and direct sourcing experience with demonstrated success in engaging passive candidates
• Deep understanding of engineering consulting structures, technical disciplines, and infrastructure markets
• Highly proactive, persistent, and results-driven with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Experience developing and managing long-term talent pipelines across multiple engineering disciplines
• Strong communication, relationship management, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, and sourcing tools
• Ability to travel for industry conferences, networking events, and business-related recruiting activities as needed #LI-MM1

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the State of Illinois Pay Transparency Act, Illinois Pay Transparency Law. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses.

Our benefits package is designed to take care of our employees and is compliant with the State of Illinois Paid Leave Act, Illinois Paid Leave Act. Benesch offers a generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits. We also include company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans. Benesch offers a 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan. From insurance and retirement plan to our wellness programs, we provide employee benefits that meet your wants and needs.

Illinois Pay Range

$165,000—$200,000 USD

Why Benesch

It's simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• Career growth that's real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing View email address on ziprecruiter.com. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.

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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.

External Recruiters and Staffing Agencies

Benesch shall have no obligation to compensate any external recruiter or search firm for candidate submissions made without a valid, current, and fully executed agreement. Submission of candidate information does not establish entitlement to a fee.

All recruiting activity must be coordinated and authorized through the Benesch Talent Acquisition team. Please direct all communications to View email address on ziprecruiter.com