The CARIAN Group

Technical Recruiter - Power & Utilities (Hybrid)

Somerset, NJ · Full-time

No sponsorship$52k-$60kDetected 7 days ago

Outbound SalesRecruitingHRCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

This is a production-oriented role where success is measured by pipeline generation, candidate engagement, and hiring outcomes.
This is not a coordination role, and the position requires proactive sourcing, high-volume outreach, and consistent pipeline development.

Execute high-volume outbound outreach campaigns to build candidate pipelines for active and future roles
Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and align on candidate profiles
Manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously with a focus on speed and quality
Build and maintain structured pipelines of passive candidates for recurring and hard-to-fill roles
Coordinate interviews and support candidates through the hiring process to offer acceptance
The Company does not sponsor, and will not sponsor, employment-based visas or provide immigration support for this position.

Success in this role requires consistent outbound activity and the ability to generate qualified candidate pipelines across multiple concurrent roles.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred, but not required
Experience recruiting for engineering, construction, utilities, or other technical roles strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to proactively source candidates and generate pipelines through outbound efforts
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence passive candidates
Comfortable working in a performance-driven environment with clear activity and output expectations
Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) preferred
Industry reputation - Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results
Career growth - Opportunities to grow within a high-demand, high-impact function

The base salary range for this role is $52,000 - $60,000 annually. This range represents a good-faith estimate at the time of posting
actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base salary, the role includes eligibility for bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company 401(k) match.
This range represents a good-faith estimate at the time of posting; actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law.

Proactively source, engage, and screen candidates for technical roles within the power and utilities sector
Utilize platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and direct networking to identify and engage qualified candidates.
Identify and target talent from key industry firms, engineering consultancies, and contractors
Conduct initial candidate screenings and present qualified candidates to hiring managers
Track activity and pipeline metrics, including outreach volume, candidate conversations, and submissions
CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-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.
Position Overview
CARIAN is seeking a Technical Recruiter to support high-volume hiring across power utilities programs.
Typical roles supported include Distribution Project Managers, Transmission & Substation Project Managers, Project Controls Analysts, Schedulers, Cost Engineers, Construction Managers (Overhead and Underground), Data Analysts, and Engineers supporting utility capital programs.
This role requires urgency, consistency, and a strong work ethic to deliver results.

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.

The Company does not sponsor, and will not sponsor, employment-based visas or provide immigration support for this position

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