Recruiting Sourcing Specialist

About the Position We are seeking a Recruiting Sourcing Specialist to join our growing Talent Acquisition team in Bogotá, Colombia. This position will support recruiting efforts for engineering, design, project management, and other technical positions across a range of industries, including nuclear, energy, infrastructure, federal, life sciences, industrial, and data center projects. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of recruiting, talent sourcing, or talent acquisition experience in an engineering, architecture, construction, energy, manufacturing, or other technical environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, researching, engaging, and developing qualified candidate pipelines for positions at multiple levels and across various engineering disciplines. Because this role will work closely with recruiting and hiring teams in the United States, the candidate must possess at least C1 English proficiency, with strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience supporting recruiting activities for U.
S., Canadian, or European companies or labor markets is a significant advantage. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with an international Talent Acquisition team, gain exposure to technical recruiting across multiple markets, and grow professionally within a rapidly expanding organization. Responsibilities
• Source and identify qualified candidates for engineering, design, project management, technical, and professional positions.
• Develop targeted candidate pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, professional associations, social media, employee referrals, networking, and other sourcing channels.
• Conduct market research and talent mapping to identify candidates by discipline, experience level, location, industry background, and technical skill set.
• Review resumes and online profiles to assess candidates against position requirements.
• Initiate professional and engaging outreach to prospective candidates through LinkedIn, email, telephone, and other communication channels.
• Clearly communicate job opportunities, company information, career growth opportunities, location requirements, and hiring-process expectations.
• Conduct preliminary sourcing conversations and collect information regarding candidates’ experience, qualifications, career interests, compensation expectations, location, work authorization, and availability.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate records, notes, dispositions, and activity in the applicant tracking system.
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand position requirements and adjust sourcing strategies as needed.
• Support recruiting efforts for difficult-to-fill positions and specialized technical roles.
• Build and maintain ongoing relationships with passive candidates for current and future opportunities.
• Track sourcing activity, candidate pipelines, response rates, submissions, interviews, and other recruiting metrics.
• Assist with targeted recruiting campaigns, talent communities, employee referral initiatives, university recruiting, and special sourcing projects.
• Support recruiting for candidates located in the United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and other international markets as needed.
• Coordinate with recruiters across time zones and maintain a high level of responsiveness and follow-through.
• Ensure all recruiting communications are professional, inclusive, accurate, and consistent with company expectations.
• Stay informed about engineering labor markets, technical disciplines, competitor organizations, industry trends, and effective sourcing practices.
• Perform other recruiting and talent acquisition support activities as assigned. Experience and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• At least three years of experience in recruiting, talent sourcing, talent acquisition, or recruiting coordination.
• Experience recruiting or sourcing within an engineering, architecture, construction, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, environmental, industrial, or other technical environment.
• C1 English proficiency or higher, consistent with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to conduct professional conversations with candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and business leaders.
• Experience working with candidates, recruiting teams, or hiring managers in the United States, Canada, or Europe preferred.
• Experience supporting recruiting for U.
S.-based or multinational companies is a major plus.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing technical talent, including engineers, designers, project managers, inspectors, technicians, or other specialized professionals.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, candidate relationship management systems, or human resources information systems.
• Knowledge of Boolean search techniques, advanced keyword searches, online talent research, and passive candidate sourcing.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple searches, candidate pipelines, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively with remote and international teams.
• Strong customer-service mindset and commitment to providing a positive candidate experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling candidate and business information.
• Ability and desire to learn, grow professionally, and take on increasing responsibility. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience recruiting for engineering or technical positions in the nuclear, power, energy, federal, defense, infrastructure, life sciences, industrial, manufacturing, or data center industries.
• Experience sourcing candidates for U.
S. professional or technical positions.
• Experience supporting recruiting across multiple countries, regions, or labor markets.
• Familiarity with U.
S. recruiting practices, employment terminology, work authorization requirements, and candidate expectations.
• Experience recruiting for positions requiring technical certifications, professional licenses, security clearances, or specialized industry experience.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter projects, talent insights, sourcing projects, talent mapping, and recruiting analytics.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems such as Dayforce, iCIMS, or similar platforms.
• Additional proficiency in Spanish or another language is a plus. Key Competencies
• Technical recruiting and talent sourcing
• C1 English communication
• Candidate engagement
• Research and talent mapping
• Boolean and digital sourcing
• Customer service
• Organization and follow-through
• Collaboration across time zones and cultures
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability and willingness to learn