Talent Sourcer- Full Time

At HDR, we believe design has the power to transform communities and improve lives. From architecture and engineering to environmental and water resources, our work shapes the spaces where people live, work, and thrive. We deliver innovative solutions in transportation infrastructure, hyper-scale data centers, power systems, water and healthcare facilities and creating resilient environments for future generations.

As an employee-owned company, our people have a direct stake in our success, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and long-term vision. This ownership mindset drives us to exceed expectations, ensuring every project reflects our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and quality of life. When you join HDR, you become part of a global network dedicated to making a positive impact on communities worldwide.

The Talent Sourcer plays a critical role in building the top of the recruiting funnel by identifying, engaging, and attracting qualified candidates for current and future openings. This position focuses exclusively on sourcing and works in close partnership with the broader recruiting team.

As a key partner to recruiters and hiring managers, you will ensure we consistently attract and engage high-quality candidates for our most business-critical roles.

Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates utilizing sourcing tools, platforms, and techniques (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Zoominfo, ATS data, professional associations, Boolean search strategies, social media, boomerangs and employee referrals.

Candidate outreach by cold calling, text, email and other media.

Proactively build and nurture a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future talent needs.

Partner with recruiters and hiring managers in joint intake meetings to ensure a deep understanding of role requirements, team culture, ideal candidate profiles and the competitive landscape.

Engage candidates through personalized outreach and nurture relationships to maintain interest.

Track and report sourcing metrics, pipeline health, and market insights.

Drive innovative thinking through the exploration and implementation of AI based tools to accelerate the sourcing process.

5 years in sourcing or talent acquisition, preferably in a corporate or agency setting with a strong emphasis on proactive candidate generation with a preferred focus on technical roles, ideally in the AEC industry.

• Proficiency with sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM/ATS systems, social platforms).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of employer branding and its impact on outreach effectiveness.
• This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. United States-Texas-Austin Industry: HR Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: