Recruiter (Temporary Position)

BKF is a fast-growing, profitable multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years. We are well-positioned in the marketplace and continue to expand our geographic reach.

At BKF, you’ll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. As a proudly midsized firm, we offer a flexible, entrepreneurial environment where individual contributions make a real impact - while still benefiting from the resources and reach of larger organizations. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.

BKF Engineers is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Recruiter. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our recruitment efforts across various technical and corporate roles, ensuring a smooth candidate experience. NOTE: This is a temporary position, anticipated to last six months in duration.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the full recruitment cycle for temporary and permanent positions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify urgent hiring needs and recruitment strategies.
• Screen resumes and conduct preliminary interviews to assess candidate qualifications.
• Coordinate with candidates throughout the hiring process, facilitating communication and setting expectations.
• Maintain and update candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Support onboarding of new hires as needed.
• Contribute to building and maintaining a talent pipeline for future hiring needs.
• Conduct research on job market trends to identify potential sourcing strategies.
• Assist in organizing recruitment-related events and career fairs.
• Perform other administrative tasks related to recruiting as assigned.

• 3+ years of experience in corporate full cycle recruitment required.
• Experience in AEC industry a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with ATS systems, Workable a plus.
• Ability to connect with candidates and build rapport quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tasks.
• Travel to various office locations may be required.

• This is a temporary position with an anticipated duration of six months. Benefits will not be available for this position beyond those required in the state of California.
• The salary range for this position is anticipated to be $30 per hour - $40 per hour and may vary depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is an hourly position paid biweekly.

BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.

#LI-Hybrid