Specialized recruiting / Arizona & nationwide

Engineering recruiting for technical and operational hiring.

Engineering searches depend on the discipline, industry, equipment, project complexity and operating environment. We work with employers to distinguish essential technical experience from skills that can be developed in the role.

Discuss this search

Define the requirement

Look beyond the title.

The discipline, project environment, technical standards and operational responsibilities matter as much as the title. Searches are shaped around the experience needed to contribute in that setting.

  • 01

    Specialized industry and equipment experience can narrow the candidate pool.

  • 02

    Licensing and certification requirements need to be defined early.

  • 03

    Relocation and project location can affect candidate interest.

  • 04

    Engineering leaders often need both technical and operational experience.

Functions & responsibilities

The experience behind the role.

Mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, manufacturing, process, controls, automation, quality, facilities and engineering leadership.

  • 01

    Mechanical and electrical engineering

  • 02

    Civil and structural engineering

  • 03

    Manufacturing and process engineering

  • 04

    Controls and automation

  • 05

    Quality, facilities and systems

  • 06

    Engineering management and leadership

Positions to discuss

Examples of role scope to evaluate for a search.

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Controls Engineer
  • Quality Engineer
  • Facilities Engineer
  • Engineering Director

Candidate evaluation

Connect experience to the work.

Evaluation is shaped around the responsibilities, business context and agreed search requirements.

  • Technical discipline and industry background
  • Equipment, systems and project complexity
  • Quality and regulatory environment
  • Leadership and budget responsibility
  • Required licenses or certifications
  • Location, relocation and career objectives

The search scope is agreed around the position and the firm’s relevant capabilities. Required credentials and the employer’s verification process should be established before candidate assessment.

Recruiting services

Choose the engagement around the need.

A permanent hire, contract assignment or leadership search calls for a different level and structure of support.

Related expertise

Some requirements cross functions.

Common questions

Before the search begins.

Can licensing requirements be included in the search?

Yes. A required professional license or other credential can be incorporated into the candidate profile and qualification process.

Can an engineering search extend beyond Arizona?

Regional or national sourcing can broaden the search when local availability is limited or specialized experience is required. Location and relocation expectations help define that strategy.

Can you support contract engineering needs?

Contract support is evaluated against the position, assignment duration, engagement structure and available candidate market.

Your next hire

Let’s define the search.

Share the engineering discipline, industry, technical requirements, location, compensation and timeline.

Start a conversation