Recruiter

LJA Engineering Recruiting Manager

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We're guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

In this role, you will take full ownership of the recruiting process, working closely with engineering leadership to identify and attract top civil engineering talent within a specific territory or sector. You will develop strategic sourcing and hiring plans to fill key roles such as structural engineers, project managers, CAD technicians, and field engineers. By leveraging industry knowledge and strong relationships within the AEC community, you will proactively source candidates, support geographic expansion efforts, and build a robust talent pipeline aligned with upcoming projects. You'll also conduct thorough candidate assessments, recommend recruiting strategies, and provide guidance to engineering managers to ensure effective and consistent hiring decisions.

A typical day might include:

• Leading the full cycle recruiting process in collaboration with engineering leadership, managing requisitions from intake through offer within an assigned territory or sector
• Partnering with engineering leaders and hiring managers to understand detailed hiring needs and develop sourcing and recruitment plans that attract top civil engineering professionals
• Sourcing and engaging both active and passive candidates by leveraging industry-specific sourcing techniques, networking, and building strong relationships within the AEC community
• Utilizing recruiting platforms and tools such as UKG, Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing technologies to identify, engage, and manage top talent.
• Supporting expansion efforts by promoting open roles and building robust talent pipelines that align with future demands.
• Conducting thorough interviews evaluating candidates' technical skills, project experience (including site design, roadway design, drainage, permitting), and cultural fit with the company and specific teams
• Recommending and implementing innovative recruiting strategies tailored to civil engineering roles, contributing to company growth and continuous improvement of hiring processes
• Developing and advising on recruitment plans, including deliverables, timelines, and tracking systems to ensure efficient and successful hires across multiple active requisitions
• Providing training and guidance to engineering managers on interview techniques, candidate assessment, and talent selection to promote consistency and quality in hiring decisions

Required education/license/certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (Business, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources or related majors)

Required qualifications:

• 2+ years of high-volume recruiting experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions with varying requirements and hiring timelines
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to travel and work outside of office hours.

Ideally, you should also have:

• 1+ year of project management experience
• Experience in recruiting civil engineering talent

Level up with LJA:

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.