Talent Acquisition Recruiter I (Engineering & Technical Recruiting)
Location: Stonington, CT
Job Type: Contract (6 Months)
Schedule: 9 hours Monday–Thursday, 4 hours Friday (Subject to Change)
Pay Rate: $22–$26/hour
Job Summary
We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Recruiter I to support full-cycle recruiting for engineering and technical positions. This role is ideal for a recruiter with experience sourcing and hiring engineering professionals in industries such as Nuclear, Power Generation, EPC, Utilities, Heavy Industrial, or Industrial Construction.
The successful candidate will partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs, build strong candidate pipelines, and recruit qualified professionals for specialized engineering roles. Strong sourcing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating offers.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand technical hiring needs and position requirements.
- Source passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques, referrals, and other recruiting tools.
- Build and maintain pipelines of engineering and technical talent for current and future hiring needs.
- Screen candidates to evaluate technical qualifications and overall fit.
- Maintain accurate candidate records and update the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Coordinate interview scheduling, onboarding activities, background checks, and pre-employment requirements.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
- Attend recruiting events and job fairs as needed.
- Support recruiting reports, staffing metrics, and other administrative recruiting activities.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
- Recent experience recruiting engineering or technical professionals.
- Experience sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search techniques.
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience recruiting within Nuclear, Power Generation, EPC, Utilities, Heavy Industrial, or Industrial Construction industries.
- Experience recruiting Mechanical, Electrical, Civil/Structural, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), Process, Piping, Project, or related engineering professionals.
- Experience recruiting senior or hard-to-fill technical positions.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
- Knowledge of employment laws and recruiting compliance.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- What engineering disciplines and industries have you recruited within the past 3 years?
- Describe your experience sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search techniques. Please include any experience recruiting for nuclear engineering or related technical positions.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stonington, CT 06378
