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Technical Recruiter

Purple Drive Technologies
Columbus, OH Full Time | Contractor
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2026

Position Overview - Contract Position

We are seeking an experienced Recruiter to support hiring for a global leader in critical infrastructure and energy solutions.

Required Experience (3 Years):

Recruiting Background

  • 3 years recruiting with proven success filling one or more of the following:
  • Services Roles: HVAC, Electrical Technicians
  • Hardware/Software Engineering roles (electrical hardware, power systems, embedded systems, control systems)
  • Mechanical Engineering roles (thermal systems, manufacturing equipment, structural design)
  • Project Management roles
  • Nice to have experience recruiting specifically for energy, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure sectors (power generation, data centers, industrial facilities, utilities, renewable energy)
  • Full-cycle recruitment from sourcing through offer close
  • High-volume recruiting with aggressive hiring targets

Technical Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of hardware and mechanical engineering disciplines
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies and technical certifications (PE, PMP, NETA, EPA)
  • Knowledge of energy/manufacturing industry landscape and technical requirements
  • Understanding of critical infrastructure systems and industrial operations

Sourcing Skills

  • Advanced Boolean search and creative sourcing strategies
  • Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, really, and engineering-specific job boards
  • Experience building talent pipelines for passive candidates
  • Networking within engineering communities and professional associations (IEEE, ASME, ASHRAE, PMI)

Systems & Tools

  • Proficient with Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday, Taleo, iCIMS, Greenhouse)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel for metrics tracking)
  • Data-driven recruitment and reporting

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with hiring managers to understand technical requirements for hardware, mechanical, and project management roles
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for engineering talent in energy/manufacturing sectors
  • Screen candidates for technical competency and hands-on experience
  • Conduct technical pre-qualification interviews
  • Manage candidate pipeline and ensure positive candidate experience
  • Coordinate multi-stage technical interviews and assess technical skills
  • Negotiate offers and close candidates in competitive market
  • Provide market intelligence on salary trends and talent availability
  • Track metrics and optimize recruitment processes

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 3 years technical recruiting with focus on hardware engineering, mechanical engineering, and/or project management
  • Proven track record recruiting for energy, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure companies
  • Strong understanding of engineering roles and technical requirements
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work independently in remote environment
  • Proficiency with ATS and recruiting tools

This role is ideal for recruiters who have successfully placed hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, and technical project managers in the energy, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure industries.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 7 per week

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $25 - $35

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