Jacobs
Sr. Talent Acquisition Professional - Data Centers
Jacobs, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Sr. Talent Acquisition Professional - Data Centers
Base pay range
$95,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact: This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.
We are seeking a highly motivated
Sr. Talent Acquisition Professional
to join our Advanced Facilities recruiting team, with a dedicated focus on scaling our
Data Center Design Engineering talent pipeline . In this role, you’ll be instrumental in delivering full‑cycle recruiting solutions for some of the most technically complex and business‑critical engineering positions across our global data center portfolio.
As a
Sr. Talent Acquisition Professional , you’ll partner closely with leaders across our Data Center Engineering, Architecture, and Project Management groups. Your work will directly support the hiring of highly specialized design professionals who shape the next generation of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers. You’ll ensure an exceptional candidate experience while driving recruiting strategies for roles such as Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Civil & Structural Engineers, Fire Protection Engineers, Architects, BIM Specialists, Controls Engineers, and Project Management specialists. Your ability to source passive engineering talent will be essential to your success.
This role can be based in a Jacobs office, hybrid, or 100% remote, with minimal travel for key meetings as designated by the Talent Acquisition Manager.
Collaboration with business unit leaders and hiring managers is central to this position. Your responsibilities will span researching niche engineering roles, opening and managing requisitions, sourcing and cold‑calling passive candidates, conducting phone screens, coordinating interviews, and negotiating and closing offers. You’ll maintain meticulous tracking of candidate activity and ensure timely communication throughout the process. Over time, you’ll build robust talent pipelines and project‑specific engineering rosters that accelerate future hiring.
You’ll also prepare and deliver recruiting reports to share with Talent Acquisition leadership and hiring manager teams. As a champion of Jacobs’ culture of inclusion, you’ll consistently promote "We live inclusion" and champion equal employment opportunity as a competitive advantage in your technical recruiting.
Here’s what you’ll need
8+ years of recruiting experience
Minimum 2 years in Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC), or technical environments supporting professional level roles.
Experience utilizing an applicant tracking system (ATS) – Avature preferred
Demonstrated success building talent pipelines that accelerate hiring for hard‑to‑fill engineering roles
Knowledge of OFCCP procedures and regulations in the US
High level of personal accountability, integrity, and authenticity; detail oriented, passionate, and intellectually curious
Ideally, You’ll Also Have
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field of business administration
Previous senior level in‑house recruiting experience supporting data center design, mission‑critical engineering, or EPCM organizations within large cap, Fortune 500 environments
Experience with advanced reporting tools such as Excel and PowerPoint
Strong planning and organizational skills to manage a high requisition workload (~30 reqs & 5‑10 Exempt level / senior engineering hires per month)
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on December 19, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact: This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.
We are seeking a highly motivated
Sr. Talent Acquisition Professional
to join our Advanced Facilities recruiting team, with a dedicated focus on scaling our
Data Center Design Engineering talent pipeline . In this role, you’ll be instrumental in delivering full‑cycle recruiting solutions for some of the most technically complex and business‑critical engineering positions across our global data center portfolio.
As a
Sr. Talent Acquisition Professional , you’ll partner closely with leaders across our Data Center Engineering, Architecture, and Project Management groups. Your work will directly support the hiring of highly specialized design professionals who shape the next generation of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers. You’ll ensure an exceptional candidate experience while driving recruiting strategies for roles such as Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Civil & Structural Engineers, Fire Protection Engineers, Architects, BIM Specialists, Controls Engineers, and Project Management specialists. Your ability to source passive engineering talent will be essential to your success.
This role can be based in a Jacobs office, hybrid, or 100% remote, with minimal travel for key meetings as designated by the Talent Acquisition Manager.
Collaboration with business unit leaders and hiring managers is central to this position. Your responsibilities will span researching niche engineering roles, opening and managing requisitions, sourcing and cold‑calling passive candidates, conducting phone screens, coordinating interviews, and negotiating and closing offers. You’ll maintain meticulous tracking of candidate activity and ensure timely communication throughout the process. Over time, you’ll build robust talent pipelines and project‑specific engineering rosters that accelerate future hiring.
You’ll also prepare and deliver recruiting reports to share with Talent Acquisition leadership and hiring manager teams. As a champion of Jacobs’ culture of inclusion, you’ll consistently promote "We live inclusion" and champion equal employment opportunity as a competitive advantage in your technical recruiting.
Here’s what you’ll need
8+ years of recruiting experience
Minimum 2 years in Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC), or technical environments supporting professional level roles.
Experience utilizing an applicant tracking system (ATS) – Avature preferred
Demonstrated success building talent pipelines that accelerate hiring for hard‑to‑fill engineering roles
Knowledge of OFCCP procedures and regulations in the US
High level of personal accountability, integrity, and authenticity; detail oriented, passionate, and intellectually curious
Ideally, You’ll Also Have
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field of business administration
Previous senior level in‑house recruiting experience supporting data center design, mission‑critical engineering, or EPCM organizations within large cap, Fortune 500 environments
Experience with advanced reporting tools such as Excel and PowerPoint
Strong planning and organizational skills to manage a high requisition workload (~30 reqs & 5‑10 Exempt level / senior engineering hires per month)
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on December 19, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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