The CARIAN Group
Technical Recruiter - Power & Utilities HYBRID
Somerset, NJ · Mid · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$25k-$30kDetected 67 days ago
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odds of building a lasting career here
37Risky
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role80
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level I)39
Fits your clock70
Thin sponsorship signal and lottery-bound (~15% per draw). A low-probability bet with your clock running. Prioritize cap-exempt roles and proven entry-level sponsors first.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
Level I$61,7971 entry
Level II$79,8512 entries
Level III$97,9263 entries
Level IV$115,9814 entries
The bottom of this range ($25,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $61,797. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Human Resources Specialists (13-1071) · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- This is a hands-on, production-oriented recruiting role focused on proactive sourcing, candidate engagement, and development of qualified talent pipelines across multiple concurrent searches.
- This is a full-time, six-month W-2 contract position based in our Somerset, NJ office on a hybrid schedule.
- The position may have the opportunity to convert to regular full-time employment based on individual performance and business needs.
Responsibilities
- Execute consistent outbound sourcing and outreach to develop qualified candidate pipelines for active and anticipated hiring needs
- Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, priorities, and target candidate profiles
- Manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously while maintaining appropriate speed, quality, and candidate communication
- Build and maintain pipelines of passive candidates for recurring and hard-to-fill positions
- Coordinate interviews and maintain candidate engagement throughout the recruiting process through offer acceptance
- Maintain accurate and timely candidate and requisition information within the Applicant Tracking System
Requirements
- 2+ years of recruiting, talent acquisition, or sourcing experience
- Demonstrated ability to proactively source and engage passive candidates through outbound recruiting efforts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage candidates and hiring managers
- Strong candidate screening and assessment skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple searches and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working in a performance-driven environment with clear activity, pipeline, and hiring expectations
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and collaborate closely with hiring managers and team members
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant recruiting experience will be considered
Nice to have
- Experience recruiting for engineering, construction, utilities, infrastructure, or other technical roles strongly preferred
- Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and an Applicant Tracking System strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred
- equivalent relevant recruiting experience will be considered
Compensation
- The hourly pay range for this role is $25.00-$30.00 per hour. This range represents a good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, skills, and other factors permitted by law.
- The position may have the opportunity to convert to regular full-time employment, which would include eligibility for CARIAN's applicable employee benefits and compensation programs.
Benefits
- This position is a six-month W-2 contract role and is not eligible for CARIAN's standard employee benefits package.
- Any benefits or leave required under applicable law will be provided.
Company info
- CARIAN is a purpose-driven, women-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector.
- We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight.
- Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.
- CARIAN is seeking a Technical Recruiter to support hiring across our power and utilities programs.
- Typical roles include Distribution Project Managers, Transmission and Substation Project Managers, Project Controls Analysts, Schedulers, Cost Engineers, Construction Managers, Data Analysts, and Engineers supporting utility capital programs.
- Success requires consistent outbound activity, strong candidate judgment, urgency, organization, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Position Overview
Equal opportunity
- CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs.
- Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
- As a women-owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.
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