Recruiter - Human Resources (VOLUNTEER)

The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. 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.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

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

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.

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

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

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.

1+ year of project management experience

Experience in recruiting civil engineering talent

With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee‑owners (and growing), we’re building something big! Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.

Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.

Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.

Referral Bonuses: Get rewarded for helping us grow.

Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.

Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

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