Corporate Recruiter

S&ME•Columbus, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about building relationships and shaping hiring strategies that truly impact business success in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) industry? We are looking for a full-time, dedicated, and hard-working Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent team in Columbus, Ohio. If you're ready to elevate recruiting from transactional to transformational, we want you to be on our team. Join us at S&ME! This role is an in ‑ house strategic recruiting position where you'll partner directly with internal leaders, HR, Marketing & Communications, and hiring managers to Secure the Right Talent across the civil, geotechnical, and environmental consulting landscape. As a trusted advisor, you'll own full-cycle recruitment, build diverse pipelines, and deliver exceptional candidate experience while driving process improvements. You'll thrive in a hybrid working environment and play a critical role in shaping the workforce across the AEC industry.

Requirements

Education: High School diploma; an Associate's degree or higher is a plus
Experience: Minimum 2 years of in‑house or corporate recruiting experience (embedded within a company)
Demonstrated success in recruiting for multiple technical disciplines and experience levels
Proficiency in sourcing methods such as LinkedIn Recruiter, passive outreach, CRM/ATS pipelines, and industry networking
Strong communication, relationship ‑ building, and stakeholder management skills
Excellent organizational and time ‑ management abilities

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting engineering, geotechnical, environmental, construction, or technical consulting roles strongly preferred
Experience in a federal contractor, OFCCP‑regulated, or compliance‑driven environment, a plus

Responsibilities

Strategic, Full‑Cycle AEC Recruiting: Lead full‑cycle hiring for technical, field, corporate, and leadership roles across civil, geotechnical, environmental, geological, project management, and CMT disciplines while advising on market conditions, shaping job requirements, and managing a diverse requisition portfolio.
Proactive Sourcing & Pipeline Development: Build and maintain strong talent pipelines using multi‑channel sourcing (LinkedIn Recruiter, passive outreach, referrals, industry associations, universities, and CRM/ATS tools) and develop creative strategies for hard‑to-fill technical roles.
Hiring Manager Partnership & Communication: Serve as a consultative partner to hiring managers, providing coaching on interviewing, selection best practices, candidate experience, and overall hiring strategy.
Compliance & ATS Excellence: Ensure accurate, compliant documentation and candidate dispositioning aligned with OFCCP and federal contractor requirements while supporting AA/EEO reporting and audit preparedness.
Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement: Maintain disciplined recruiting workflows, identify opportunities for process optimization, and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, candidate experience, and hiring outcomes.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Programs
Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options - plus no medical premium increase in 2026
Wellness Program offering $50 off per month on 2027 premiums
Pet Insurance for your furry family members
Ownership & Financial Perks
100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 5% company contribution
401(k) Retirement Plan to help you plan ahead
Term Life & Long-Term Care Coverage - available Spring 2026
Work-Life Balance & Career Development
Paid Holidays, PTO with rollover options, and Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
Mentorship & Career Development Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, and Credential Incentive Program
Employee Recognition Program, $2,000 Referral Bonuses, and a company vehicle & fuel card for project-based roles