Job Description

Job Title: Senior Technical Recruiter (Contract)

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid in 2025 – Must be local) Initial onboarding onsite a few times in Month 1; fully remote until hybrid begins in late 2025

Contract Duration: 18–24 Months

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruitment for Power Systems Engineers and other engineering roles, specifically targeting candidates from Independent System Operators (ISOs) and utility companies .

The recruiter will handle 5–12 open requisitions at a time , including multiple hires for the same role, and must be adept at leveraging Workday to drive an efficient hiring process.

This role requires a proactive, consultative recruiting approach and strong collaboration with hiring managers to ensure top engineering talent is attracted, assessed, and onboarded effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and execute full-cycle recruitment: intake, sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and align recruiting strategies accordingly.
• Validate and post job requisitions in appropriate channels using Workday and external job boards.
• Proactively source candidates via various channels including LinkedIn, job boards, and industry-specific platforms.
• Conduct thorough interviews to assess technical and cultural fit.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers and coordinate feedback and next steps.
• Perform compensation analysis to support competitive offer recommendations.
• Extend offers, negotiate terms, and manage pre-employment processes.
• Ensure adherence to internal compliance policies and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously explore and implement new sourcing techniques and best practices.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of recruiting experience with a focus on technical or engineering roles.
• At least 3 years of corporate (in-house) recruiting experience .
• Proven track record sourcing engineering candidates, ideally within the energy, utilities, or ISO sectors .
• Strong command of Workday Recruiting platform.
• Experience supporting hiring managers through all phases of the hiring process.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Must be based in the Austin, TX area (even though hybrid model begins later in 2025).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting for power systems, electrical grid, or utility-scale engineering positions.
• Familiarity with recruiting for contract roles or multiple concurrent requisitions.
• Understanding of compensation analysis and offer strategy.

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources , Business Administration, or related field is required.
• Equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be considered.

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