Talent Acquisition Manager-Strategic Recruitment

Vanderweil Engineers is recruiting for a Talent Acquisition Manager/Strategic Recruiter.

Vanderweil Engineers is a nationally recognized, top-ranked engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP and technology services. For over 75 years, we've delivered innovative solutions across diverse sectors—including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare, and Commercial. As one of the largest independently owned engineering firms in the U.S., our team of 500+ professionals operates from nine offices nationwide, bringing deep expertise and a commitment to excellence to every project.

We seek a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead Vanderweil’s strategic recruiting efforts, specializing in sourcing and placing top talent for MEP management and leadership roles across the firm. This role is approximately 60–70% hands-on strategic recruiting, with the remainder dedicated to leading our well-established internal recruiting team.

The ideal candidate will bring relevant industry knowledge and a strong industry network within the MEP/FP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection) engineering industry, along with significant recruiting and management experience.

Some of your responsibilities include the following:

• Partner with senior management to assess hiring needs, define role requirements, and develop targeted job descriptions and hiring strategies.
• Source exceptional candidates through multiple channels, including direct outreach, job boards, social media, industry events, employee referrals, and networking.

• As needed, manage external recruiting firms’ efforts
• Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates, providing detailed assessments to hiring managers and senior management.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of top tier talent for current and future hiring needs.
• Serve as a brand ambassador, promoting Vanderweil’s values and culture with professionalism.

Essential Skills & Requirements:

• 10+ years of recruiting experience in the MEP/FP or AEC industry, with an understanding of engineering roles and technical requirements.
• Minimum of 4 years in leadership and/or management.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and placing senior-level talent in competitive markets.
• Extensive network with growth potential.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Strong decision making, problem solving and strategic thinking ability.
• High energy and passion with a results driven mindset.

Our Flexible & Hybrid Work Culture

We know that work/life integration is important to our employees. Our hybrid work style (up to 2 days remote per week) allows team members to have flexibility while building their skills through in-person exposure to industry experts. This position is located in our Boston office and you must be able to commute in to Boston following our hybrid policy.

We prioritize wellness with programs that support physical and behavioral health, and we’re proud to foster an equitable and inclusive workplace.

Learn more about our culture at www.vanderweil.com.

The total compensation that we expect to pay for this position is dependent on years of experience, licensure, education, geographic location, and recruitment networking portfolio but is expected to be in the $140,000 to $185,000 range.