Talent Acquisition Specialist

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. We primarily work with law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers on small to large-scale projects to answer any technical questions they have. Our projects can entail investigating major transportation accidents, equipment failures, personal injury claims, and damage to residential or commercial structures. The variety and depth of our project work creates a number of fulfilling roles at ESi.

What We Can Offer You

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Eligible for Spot Bonus, Merit Bonus, and/or Annual Bonus
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) - encouraged to take 20 days of paid time off/year
• Pet Insurance
• Work/Life Balance
• 10 paid holidays (9 standard holidays and 1 floating holiday)
• Access to Wellbeats - on-demand fitness & well-being videos
• 30-minute fitness break available in addition to 1-hour lunch break
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Business casual dress code and positive working environment
• Continuing education opportunities

Local candidates preferred - no relocation provided

This role will play a key part in sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience. The ideal candidate is passionate about recruitment, highly organized, and eager to contribute to a mission-driven team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with HR Leadership and hiring managers to understand job requirements and candidate profiles.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, networking, and direct outreach.
• Screen resumes and conducts initial phone interviews to assess qualifications and fit.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate communication between candidates and hiring teams.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Assist in drafting and posting job descriptions and advertisements.
• Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing campaigns.
• Attend career fairs, university events, and industry conferences as needed.
• Provide a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Track and report on recruitment metrics and candidate pipeline status.
• Partner with HR and hiring managers to ensure a smooth transition from candidate selection to onboarding, supporting a positive new hire experience.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with employment laws and internal policies, maintaining accurate documentation and records for all candidates.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, and recruitment workflows based on feedback and performance data.
• Leverage sourcing platforms, HCM, and recruitment analytics dashboards to enhance candidate outreach and pipeline management.
• Monitor and report on key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, candidate conversion rates, and quality-of-hire to support data-driven decision-making.

Education Required:

Computer Skills:

Other Skills/Abilities or Other Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, preferably in engineering, technical services, or consulting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with ATS platforms and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.
• Interest in forensic engineering or technical industries is a plus.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk and sit regularly.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed in a typical office environment.

It is the policy of ESI, as an equal opportunity employer, to attract and retain the best-qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. ESI is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities, as well as veterans. If you need assistance with completing the electronic application, please email your request to employment @ engsys.com

To all recruitment agencies: ESi does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of ESi without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of ESi. Please, no phone calls or emails.