Sr. Recruiter

The Sr. Recruiter role supports Design Group clients with recruitment for A/E (Architecture/Engineering) Construction. This position manages full life-cycle recruiting across engineering markets and drives ongoing strategy improvements focused on speed-to-market and sustained candidate pipeline development.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full desk coverage as a full life-cycle recruiter across multiple engineering markets.
• Consult and support leadership to identify prospective talent.
• Build relationships with hiring managers and leadership teams to forecast and develop plans for key staffing initiatives.
• Source passive and active candidates using job boards, social media, resume databases, job fairs, industry networking, cold calling, face-to-face meetings, and referrals.
• Maintain compliance with applicable state and federal employment regulations.
• Research and maintain knowledge of market trends and recruitment best practices.
• Execute multiple recruiting project responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Lead reinvention of the A/E Construction recruitment strategy, emphasizing speed-to-market delivery, sustainable pipeline building, and high-volume placement demands across multiple disciplines, project types, and geographic markets.
• Partner with Architecture and Engineering Construction practice leaders and business development teams to align recruiting initiatives with project pipeline needs, technical skill gaps, and long-term business growth objectives, while providing strategic workforce planning insights.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of recruiting and sourcing experience in a corporate or agency environment.
• Minimum of four years of experience recruiting engineering and technical professionals.
• Extensive experience using recruiting techniques and employment nomenclature.
• Experience with current sourcing techniques and a successful record of placing high-quality professionals.
• Proven record of identifying, building relationships with, and hiring passive candidates.
• Strategic recruiting abilities with an understanding of the candidate career cycle.
• Creative capability in developing methods to increase candidate touch points across their careers.
• Strong technical skills in MS Office Suite, Outlook, Applicant Tracking Systems, and internet job boards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel periodically to support business needs.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).

Technology and Tools

• MS Office Suite
• Outlook
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Internet job boards

Work Location and Team

• Location: St. Louis, MO (onsite)
• Offices and team: Join one of Design Group’s 45 US offices and collaborate with a team of 1,500+ professionals supporting client projects.
• Collaboration: Work both individually and in teams supporting clients on projects shaping the world around us.
• Industry expertise: Partner with industry experts, seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver solutions with consistency and accuracy.

Culture and Professional Growth

• Foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in individual and collective success.
• Support professional development through mentorship and resources, including the First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.
• Encourage applicants from all backgrounds.