8 Recruiting Strategies for Engineers

• Move quickly - Many excellent candidates are lost to a sluggish interview process. There should be no more than two interviews, with a hiring decision made within 7-10 business days from application.
• Employee referral program - Tap into existing networks by asking the engineers at your company to refer their professional colleagues.
• Employer Brand - Use your employer brand to demonstrate what makes your company different but also consider what type of candidate that brand is attracting.
• Internships - Establish an internship program where you are able to create a pipeline of civil engineers trained specifically to your company’s needs.
• Targeted job posting - Identify engineering resume posting sites and post your listings there. Be aware, though, that this method often results in quantity over quality.
• Onboarding - Review your onboarding process to ensure it is leading to a good retention rate.

Call in the Experts

If you are among the many construction companies struggling to find the engineers they need to ensure the success of their projects, it is time to partner with a recruiting firm like Orion Talent. Not only do our recruiting experts have market data on the hires you need to make, but they know what is necessary to attract, hire, and retain a good candidate. Contact us today for support recruiting civil engineers and other construction engineering sector candidates.