Recruiter

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success.  Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: In this role, you will take full ownership of the recruiting process, working closely with engineering leadership to identify and attract top civil engineering talent within a specific territory or sector. You will develop strategic sourcing and hiring plans to fill key roles such as structural engineers, project managers, CAD technicians, and field engineers. By leveraging industry knowledge and strong relationships within the AEC community, you will proactively source candidates, support geographic expansion efforts, and build a robust talent pipeline aligned with upcoming projects. You’ll also conduct thorough candidate assessments, recommend recruiting strategies, and provide guidance to engineering managers to ensure effective and consistent hiring decisions.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Lead the full cycle recruiting process in collaboration with engineering leadership, managing requisitions from intake through offer within an assigned territory or sector.
• Partner with engineering leaders and hiring managers to understand detailed hiring needs and develop sourcing and recruitment plans that attract top civil engineering professionals.
• Proactively source and engage both active and passive candidates by leveraging industry-specific sourcing techniques, networking, and building strong relationships within the AEC community.
• Utilize recruiting platforms and tools such as UKG, Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing technologies to identify, engage, and manage top talent.
• Support expansion efforts by promoting open roles and building robust talent pipelines that align with future demands.
• Conduct thorough interviews evaluating candidates’ technical skills, project experience (including site design, roadway design, drainage, permitting), and cultural fit with the company and specific teams.
• Recommend and implement innovative recruiting strategies tailored to civil engineering roles, contributing to company growth and continuous improvement of hiring processes.
• Develop and advise on recruitment plans, including deliverables, timelines, and tracking systems to ensure efficient and successful hires across multiple active requisitions.
• Provide training and guidance to engineering managers on interview techniques, candidate assessment, and talent selection to promote consistency and quality in hiring decisions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Business, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources or related majors)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of high-volume recruiting experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions with varying requirements and hiring timelines
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to travel and work outside of office hours.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• 1+ year of project management experience
• Experience in recruiting civil engineering talent

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Flexible Work Options: Schedules to help you balance life and work.
• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.