Senior Recruiter

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more.

About the role

We're looking to add to our recruitment team supporting our Southeast Region's growth strategy. If you're an experienced recruiter who thrives in high-growth environments and is focused on identifying and attracting specialized talent, we'd like to talk!

Responsibilities

• Partner with Regional Leadership to understand workforce needs and develop innovative recruitment strategies for candidate attraction.
• Execute full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer management.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for critical, hard-to-fill, and high-volume roles across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Leverage multiple sourcing channels including job boards, social media, talent databases, networking events, and employee referrals.
• Provide a professional and positive candidate experience, serving as a brand ambassador for the organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of recruiting experience in a corporate or agency environment (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, interview techniques, and sourcing strategies.
• Familiarity with ATS platforms and sourcing tools; experience with Workday, iCIMS, or Greenhouse a plus.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and recruitment compliance standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple open requisitions in a dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, service-oriented approach.
• Bilingual skills a plus but not required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; some travel may be required for hiring events or meetings.

Travel Requirements

This position does not require regular travel as part of its primary responsibilities. However, occasional travel may be required, up to 20%, primarily for occasional off-site meetings, training sessions, or company events. Travel, when necessary, will be communicated in advance and aligned with business needs.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work is conducted using a computer, phone, and virtual collaboration tools, with regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders. Employees are expected to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic setting that may involve virtual meetings, deadlines, and independent work.