Recruiter III – Engineering

Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Recruiter III sourcing engineering, technical, and professional talent for Valdes Architecture & Engineering. Managing full-cycle recruiting, strategic sourcing, candidate pipelines, and hiring-manager partnerships.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeLombard • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement, while effectively managing talent pipelines and utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems. Proficient in building relationships with technical professionals and collaborating with leadership to meet staffing needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitingTechnical Candidate SourcingApplicant Tracking System (ATS) ManagementLinkedIn Recruiter ProficiencyBachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingTechnical Candidate SourcingApplicant Tracking System (ATS) ManagementLinkedIn Recruiter ProficiencyData ManagementInterview CoordinationRecruiting Strategy DevelopmentTalent Pipeline ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingIndependence

Tools & Technologies

LinkedInGreenhouseLeverMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

EngineeringArchitectureConstructionInfrastructureTalent AcquisitionHuman ResourcesRecruiting EventsCandidate EngagementProfessional DevelopmentWorkforce Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage full-cycle recruiting activities, including sourcing, outreach, screening, interview coordination, offer support, and candidate communication
Proactively identify and engage passive candidates for specialized engineering, technical, and leadership positions
Develop creative sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, Indeed, professional associations, alumni networks, college recruiting platforms, and industry organizations
Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
Maintain accurate candidate information, recruiting records, pipeline data, and activity in the ATS and candidate database
Partner with hiring managers and company leadership to understand staffing priorities, position requirements, technical qualifications, and workforce needs
Assist with interviews and provide recommendations throughout the selection process
Coordinate interview schedules and recruiting logistics
Develop knowledge of architecture, engineering, construction, infrastructure, and related professional-services markets
Build relationships with engineers and industry professionals as candidates, referral sources, or advocates
Monitor industry activity and talent trends to identify recruiting opportunities
Coordinate college career fairs, recruiting events, information sessions, and campus engagement
Build pipelines of interns, entry-level engineers, and early-career professionals
Represent Valdes throughout the recruiting process and communicate opportunities, expectations, and next steps
Communicate Valdes' employee value proposition, culture, project opportunities, professional development, and career growth
Track recruiting activity and provide updates on candidate pipelines and difficult-to-fill positions
Improve sourcing strategies, recruiting technology, processes, communication, and efficiency
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Human Resources on workforce initiatives
Handle confidential candidate, employee, compensation, and other information professionally and discreetly

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communications, Engineering, Psychology, or a related field
3+ years of experience in full-cycle Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, or Human Resources
Experience recruiting technical engineers and specialized technical professionals
Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter for proactive sourcing and passive candidate engagement
Experience with an Applicant Tracking System such as Greenhouse, Lever, or comparable platform
Ability to manage candidate pipelines, requisitions, interview activity, and recruiting data within an ATS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
Ability to build relationships with leadership and hiring managers across all organizational levels
Ability to independently initiate, prioritize, and complete assignments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Ability to manage multiple searches, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
401K plan
Company-paid long-term disability insurance
Company-paid short-term disability insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid AD&D insurance
Pet insurance
Discounted gym membership
Tuition reimbursement