Engineer Recruiter – Non-IT Engineering Talent Acquisition
ON-Board Engineering
Position Summary
ON-Board Engineering is seeking a driven and resourceful Engineer Recruiter to support full-cycle talent acquisition across multiple engineering disciplines. This role will focus on sourcing, recruiting, and identifying top engineering talent for EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management) projects supporting a wide variety of industries including refinery, chemical, pharmaceutical, clean room, HVAC, state and municipal infrastructure, and data center environments.
The ideal candidate has experience recruiting for technical engineering roles in industrial and regulated environments and thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-driven recruiting environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle recruiting for engineering and technical positions across multiple verticals
Source, identify, screen, and qualify engineering professionals for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities
Partner closely with hiring managers and clients to understand project scopes, technical requirements, and workforce needs
Build pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future EPCM projects
Recruit for engineering disciplines including but not limited to:
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Process Engineering
Civil/Structural Engineering
Controls & Automation
HVAC Engineering
Project Engineering
Validation & Commissioning
Manufacturing & Facilities Engineering
Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networking, referrals, Boolean search techniques, and ATS systems to identify talent
Conduct candidate interviews to assess technical background, project experience, certifications, and cultural fit
Coordinate interview scheduling, offer negotiations, onboarding activities, and candidate follow-up
Maintain accurate recruiting data and candidate records within the ATS/CRM
Develop and maintain relationships with passive engineering talent in specialized industries
Stay informed on industry hiring trends, engineering labor markets, and competitive recruiting strategies
Industries Supported
This position supports engineering recruitment for projects and clients within:
Refinery & Petrochemical
Chemical Processing
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Clean Room & Controlled Environments
HVAC & Building Systems
State & Municipal Infrastructure
Industrial Manufacturing
Data Centers & Mission Critical Facilities
EPCM Project Environments
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent recruiting experience
3+ years of engineering or technical recruiting experience preferred
Experience recruiting within EPCM, industrial engineering, manufacturing, construction, or technical environments
Strong understanding of engineering terminology, technical disciplines, and project-based staffing
Experience sourcing passive candidates using advanced recruiting methods
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously
Proficiency with ATS platforms, VNS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, Microsoft Office Suite, AI tools, and recruiting technologies
Preferred AQ (Adaptability Quotient) Skills
We value individuals with a strong Adaptability Quotient (AQ) who can thrive in evolving technical and project-driven environments.
Preferred AQ skills include:
High adaptability in fast-paced recruiting environments
Ability to pivot quickly between changing client priorities and urgent staffing needs
Strong learning agility and curiosity within engineering industries
Resilience and persistence in competitive talent markets
Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Comfort working with ambiguity and evolving project scopes
Proactive mindset with a sense of urgency
Strong interpersonal intelligence and relationship management
Ability to quickly understand new engineering disciplines and technical requirements
Continuous improvement mindset and openness to new recruiting technologies and strategies
Why Join ON-Board Engineering
Opportunity to support impactful engineering projects across critical industries
Collaborative and entrepreneurial recruiting environment
Exposure to cutting-edge industrial and infrastructure projects
Growth opportunities within a rapidly evolving engineering staffing organization
Competitive compensation and performance incentives
On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.