Senior Executive Recruiter - Civil Engineering & Transportation Infrastructure

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.

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.

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

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.

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.