Corporate Recruiter

Corporate Recruiter

Requisition Number: 2026-2950-01

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!

What You Will Do:

This role is an inhouse 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.

• Strategic, FullCycle AEC Recruiting: Lead fullcycle 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 multichannel sourcing (LinkedIn Recruiter, passive outreach, referrals, industry associations, universities, and CRM/ATS tools) and develop creative strategies for hardtofill 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.

Who We're Looking For:

We are looking for a trusted partner who combines strategic thinking with relationship-building skills. Candidates should bring direct, handson experience supporting civil, geotechnical, environmental, or related engineering/consulting roles. Comfort recruiting across all experience levels: interns, early career, midlevel, senior SMEs, and leadership. As well as having a consultative mindset that guides hiring managers strategically while maintaining strong process discipline through effective ATS management, accurate documentation, and compliant practices in a federalcontractor environment.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma; an Associate's degree or higher is a plus

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of inhouse or corporate recruiting experience (embedded within a company)

• Experience supporting engineering, geotechnical, environmental, construction, or technical consulting roles strongly preferred

• Experience in a federal contractor, OFCCPregulated, or compliancedriven environment, a plus

• Key Competencies:

• 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, relationshipbuilding, and stakeholder management skills

• Excellent organizational and timemanagement abilities

We Are S&ME:

At S&ME, we're committed to your growth, professionally and personally. With over 50 years of experience delivering innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials engineering, we've built a strong foundation for long-term careers. Our team of 1,000+ employee-owners across 10+ states works together to create meaningful impact on our clients and communities. When you join S&ME, you become part of a collaborative, honest, and people-focused culture that invests in your success. We offer exciting project opportunities, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family. This is more than a job; it's a place to grow, thrive, and build a future.

What We Offer:

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

If you're passionate about making an impact and want to work with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service, we'd love to hear from you!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.