Engineering Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Babcock Power is looking for an Engineering Recruiter to drive the process to attract, source, and hire top engineers in the power industry! As a key member of our Recruiting team, you will work in our Louisville, KY office and partner with the Human Resources team to support hiring managers and team leaders to understand their needs and develop effective recruiting strategies. Your goal will be to identify candidates for hard to fill positions and support a seamless and positive candidate experience while meeting the company's staffing requirements. 

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Conducting requirements gathering with hiring managers to understand job specifications, key qualifications, and other criteria to identify qualified candidates 

• Creatively identify various sourcing techniques (e.g., online sourcing, networking, referrals) to identify and attract top engineering talent. 

• Screen resumes and conduct initial phone screens to assess candidate qualifications. 

• Manage the candidate’s experience, ensuring timely communication and feedback. 

• Track key recruitment metrics and provide regular reports on recruitment activities and outcomes. 

• Build and maintain relationships with engineering professionals and relevant organizations. 

• Maintain accurate and timely applicant management within Applicant Tracking System, including recording pipeline notes. 

• Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to understand their talent needs and help them make informed hiring decisions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Requirements

• 5+ years proven experience as a Recruiter specializing in engineering roles. 

• Solid understanding of engineering disciplines and technical skills required for various roles (e.g., electrical, mechanical, and design engineering in the power industry). 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport with candidates and stakeholders. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Experience recruiting in a corporate environment, particularly in tech or engineering sectors. 

• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations. 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.