Founded in 1992, Prudent Engineering provides quality, cost-effective engineering services to government, municipal, commercial, and private-sector clients. Collaborating with clients across New York and Pennsylvania, our staff provides bridge, highway, and structural design; condition and safety inspection; civil and site engineering; construction inspection and management; and land/hydrographic survey and mapping services. Prudent Engineering is a registered Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in both New York and Pennsylvania.
Technical Recruiter
Location
New York
Posted
98 days ago
Salary
$0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Technical Recruiter
Prudent Engineering
Company Description A Company with great staff where you want to come to work happily and enjoy comradery of the coworkers. Prudent Engineering is looking to the staff for ways to improve the workplace and how to deliver quality service that will be a memorable experience to the client and to the staff. Prudent Engineering has been serving clients in NY and PA since 1992. It employs more than 100 people and provides engineering and land surveying services, specifically bridge design, construction inspection, bridge condition inspection, surveying and mapping, hydrographic services and transmission line work. Prudent’s primary clients are transportation agencies such as NYSDOT, Thruway Authority, PennDOT, county highway departments and NY Power Authority. Job Description We’re seeking a driven and engaging Technical Recruiter who will be responsible for attracting and recruiting top talent. You will perform full-cycle recruiting and work closely with department managers to source and close candidates who are a great asset for our company and culture. Our ideal candidate is a motivated who is goal-oriented and results-driven and has a high level of integrity. Responsibilities Responsible for professional roles, including sourcing, screening, assessing, interviewing, evaluating, and closing candidates Work with HR and department managers to develop job descriptions and job specs Post job specs in applicant tracking system (ATS), on external job boards, and on college career boards Conduct intake calls, develop and execute sourcing strategies, and provide regular updates on search status Source and recruit candidates through a variety of resources including databases, social media, networking, cold calling, etc. Screen candidates by reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and administering assessments Represent the company and communicate the employer brand to prospective employees, and consistently provide a high level of customer service Participate in college recruiting including on-campus career fairs and attend networking events Other projects and responsibilities related to the Recruiting department Competencies Communication – Communicate effectively with candidates and hiring managers alike, creating promoters at every touch point Judgment – Exercise strong judgment and decision-making skills with the ability to identify high potential talent Drive & Discipline – Operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on generating high-quality results Qualifications
Job Requirements
- 3+ years of
- technical recruiting or
- experience
- Ability to produce quality results working under minimal supervision
- Positive attitude and a team player
- Ability to quickly create relationships with hard-to-find candidates
- Detail-oriented and not afraid of process
- Passionate about talent acquisition and up-to-date on industry best practices, thinking innovatively and outside-the box for talent attraction strategies
- Driven and results-oriented with a can-do attitude
- Confidence in recruitment abilities and strong negotiation skills
- We thank all applicants for their interest in career opportunities with Prudent. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
- Additional Information
- The individual should have experience and track record in successful recruiting and have positive attitude.
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