Technical Recruiter - Commissioning Engineering

FST Technical Services | Remote | Full-Time Salary Expectation: $80,000 - $100,000 based on experience Position Overview FST Technical Services is seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter with a strong background recruiting commissioning engineering professionals within the mission-critical facilities and data center construction markets to support the continued growth of our Commissioning organization. This specialized role focuses on identifying, engaging, and hiring experienced electrical and mechanical commissioning professionals supporting mission-critical facilities, hyperscale data centers, advanced manufacturing, and other complex construction environments. The ideal candidate is not simply an experienced engineering recruiter. We are looking for someone who understands the commissioning talent market and has demonstrated success recruiting engineers with hands-on experience in commissioning, startup, testing, functional performance testing, and turnover of complex electrical and mechanical building systems. This recruiter will own searches from initial sourcing strategy through candidate acceptance and will partner directly with FST recruiting leadership, operations leaders, hiring managers, and project teams to build strong technical talent pipelines across the United States. Key Responsibilities Manage full-cycle recruiting for commissioning engineering positions ranging from field-level engineers through senior technical and project management leadership rolesRecruit Electrical Commissioning Engineers, Mechanical Commissioning Engineers, Commissioning Project Engineers, Commissioning Project Managers, Lead Commissioning Engineers, and other mission-critical technical professionalsDevelop targeted sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill commissioning positions within the data center and mission-critical facility construction marketsProactively identify and recruit passive candidates rather than relying primarily on inbound applicantsBuild and maintain pipelines of commissioning professionals for current projects and anticipated future project needsSource candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, referrals, technical organizations, job boards, internal databases, and direct outreachConduct detailed recruiter screens to evaluate commissioning experience, technical background, project history, leadership capabilities, travel requirements, compensation expectations, and overall fitUnderstand the difference between general MEP construction experience and true commissioning, startup, testing, and functional verification experiencePartner closely with Commissioning leadership and hiring managers to understand project requirements, staffing forecasts, technical competencies, and hiring prioritiesDevelop strong relationships with candidates working within the mission-critical and data center construction communityMaintain accurate candidate, requisition, activity, and hiring information within the applicant tracking systemManage candidates throughout the recruiting process and maintain consistent communication from initial contact through offer acceptance and onboarding transitionTrack recruiting activity and performance against established metrics, including pipeline development, candidate submissions, interviews, hires, time-to-fill, and retentionRepresent FST professionally in a highly competitive technical talent market Required Qualifications 5+ years of technical recruiting experience within engineering, with direct experience in construction engineering, commissioning, mission-critical facilities, and data center environmentsDemonstrated success recruiting electrical and/or mechanical engineers with commissioning backgroundsDirect experience recruiting within the data center, mission-critical, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or similarly complex facility construction marketsStrong understanding of the commissioning lifecycle and the professionals involved in bringing complex facilities from construction through startup and operational readinessDemonstrated ability to identify and engage passive technical candidatesExperience managing multiple specialized technical searches simultaneouslyStrong candidate assessment and interviewing skillsExperience partnering directly with engineering, construction, operations, or project leadershipStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience with applicant tracking systems and modern recruiting/sourcing platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter Strongly Preferred Industry Knowledge Candidates should have familiarity with recruiting professionals experienced with some combination of the following: Electrical Systems Medium- and low-voltage electrical distributionSwitchgear and switchboardsUPS systemsEmergency and standby generatorsAutomatic transfer switchesPDUs and RPPsEPMSElectrical testing and startupIntegrated Systems Testing (IST) Mechanical Systems Chilled-water systemsChillers and cooling towersCRAH/CRAC equipmentAir-handling systemsPumps and hydronic systemsHVAC controlsBAS/BMSMechanical startup and functional performance testing Commissioning & Mission Critical Levels 1-5 commissioningPre-functional and functional performance testingEquipment startupSystems verificationIntegrated Systems TestingMEP commissioningConstruction turnover and closeoutData center commissioningHyperscale and mission-critical facility construction What Success Looks Like The successful recruiter will quickly develop credibility with both our Commissioning leadership and the technical professionals we recruit. You will be expected to understand what separates a strong commissioning engineer from a general electrical or mechanical engineer, identify qualified candidates before they actively enter the job market, and consistently develop talent pipelines that allow FST to respond quickly to project staffing needs. This position requires a recruiter who is comfortable operating in a highly specialized, candidate-driven technical market and who takes ownership of results. What FST Offers Competitive compensationPerformance-based opportunityComprehensive benefits packageRemote work environmentOpportunity to recruit for major mission-critical and technically complex construction projectsDirect partnership with senior recruiting and operational leadershipOpportunity to help shape and strengthen FST's national commissioning recruiting strategy About FST Technical Services FST Technical Services provides specialized technical services supporting complex construction and facility environments. Our teams support projects across commissioning, quality assurance/quality control, and other highly technical disciplines within mission-critical, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, life sciences, and related industries. We are committed to building teams of highly qualified technical professionals who can deliver exceptional results for our clients and their projects. Salary expectations: $80,000 - $100,000 based on experience FST Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Powered by JazzHR 4gaVUK9yWb