Talent Acquisition Specialist

KPFF Consulting Engineers

. Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical, professional, and leadership positions across multiple offices, disciplines, locations, and experience levels .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in full-cycle recruiting, particularly within architecture, engineering, construction, and consulting sectors. Proficient in utilizing recruiting technologies and data to enhance candidate engagement and streamline hiring processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Recruiting ExperienceDirect Recruiting Experience in Architecture, Engineering, ConstructionProficiency with Applicant Tracking SystemsExperience Using SmartRecruitersAbility to Manage Multiple Searches

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingBoolean SearchTalent MappingMarket ResearchCandidate EngagementRecruiting Data AnalysisSearch Strategy DevelopmentJob-Related Evaluation CriteriaSourcing Results AssessmentInterview Coordination

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationStrong OrganizationJudgment and ConfidenceCollaborative ApproachBuilding Trust

Tools & Technologies

SmartRecruitersLinkedIn RecruiterApplicant Tracking SystemsRecruiting PlatformsCRM Databases

Industry Keywords

ArchitectureEngineeringConstructionConsultingTechnical Talent MarketsPassive CandidatesHiring ManagersEmployer BrandingRecruiting WorkflowsDecentralized Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical, professional, and leadership positions across multiple offices, disciplines, locations, and experience levels
Conduct thoughtful intake meetings to clarify business needs, qualifications, candidate profiles, decision processes, timelines, and success measures
Build and execute search strategies using direct sourcing, talent mapping, referrals, professional networks, targeted research, and recruiting platforms
Create personalized candidate outreach
Manage job postings, applicant flow, phone screens, interview coordination, feedback, references, offers, and search documentation in SmartRecruiters
Manage multiple searches while providing clear, timely communication to hiring teams and candidates
Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and operational leaders
Use market research, sourcing results, candidate feedback, compensation information, and recruiting data to evaluate search viability and guide decisions
Recommend adjustments to qualifications, compensation, title, geography, interview practices, or timing when needed
Establish consistent, job-related evaluation criteria
Apply knowledge of architecture, engineering, construction, consulting, or related technical talent markets
Develop talent maps and competitive intelligence
Build and maintain relationships with passive candidates
Translate market insight into guidance for hiring teams and messaging for prospective candidates
Partner with Talent Acquisition teammates, coordinators, and administrative or operational staff
Improve recruiting workflows, technology use, data quality, candidate engagement, and hiring-team practices
Contribute to recruiting and employer-brand initiatives
Attend occasional team meetings, recruiting activities, and office visits as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including ownership of complex or difficult-to-fill searches
Direct recruiting experience within architecture, engineering, construction, consulting, or a closely related technical environment highly preferred
Experience finding and engaging passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, talent mapping, professional networks, ATS or CRM databases, and other research methods
Experience partnering with hiring managers and business leaders to define needs, develop recruiting strategies, evaluate market conditions, and adjust search requirements
Ability to independently manage multiple searches across disciplines, stakeholders, locations, priorities, and timelines
Strong judgment and confidence offering recommendations, raising concerns, and respectfully challenging assumptions
Clear, engaging written and verbal communication
Strong organization and follow-through
Experience using recruiting data, sourcing results, candidate feedback, and market information to assess effectiveness and guide decisions
Proficiency with an Applicant Tracking System and recruiting technology
Experience with SmartRecruiters is a plus
Comfort working in a decentralized environment
Collaborative, curious approach and ability to build influence through trust
Must be based in the United States and able to work standard business hours aligned with the Pacific or Mountain Time Zones
Reliable internet connection and professional environment appropriate for virtual meetings
Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa support now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Plan Options: Choice of Traditional PPO or HDHP with HSA, including preventive care and prescription coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Company-provided life insurance equal to one year's salary
AD&D coverage
401(k) retirement plan with KPFF contributing 3% of salary with no employee contribution required
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
PTO, two floating holidays, and paid company holidays
Six weeks of paid family leave at 60% pay, with the option to supplement with available PTO
Work-from-home position
Option to work onsite or in a hybrid arrangement for team members near a KPFF office
Opportunities for professional development and continued craft-building