Jacobs
Sr. Talent Acquisition Professional - Data Centers
Jacobs, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Sr. Talent Acquisition Professional – Data Centers
Sr. Talent Acquisition Professional – Data Centers
Overview At Jacobs, we know that exceptional talent is the foundation of a more connected, resilient, and sustainable world. 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.
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.
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.
Responsibilities
Researching niche engineering roles
Opening and managing requisitions
Sourcing and cold‑calling passive candidates
Conducting phone screens
Coordinating interviews
Negotiating and closing offers
Maintaining meticulous tracking of candidate activity and ensuring timely communication throughout the process
Building robust talent pipelines and project‑specific engineering rosters that accelerate future hiring
Preparing and delivering recruiting reports to share with Talent Acquisition leadership and hiring manager teams
Promoting Jacobs’ culture of inclusion and championing equal employment opportunity as a competitive advantage in technical recruiting
Required Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
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)
Benefits 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.
Pay range $95,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
EEO Statement 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 Information Job posted on December 19, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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Overview At Jacobs, we know that exceptional talent is the foundation of a more connected, resilient, and sustainable world. 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.
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.
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.
Responsibilities
Researching niche engineering roles
Opening and managing requisitions
Sourcing and cold‑calling passive candidates
Conducting phone screens
Coordinating interviews
Negotiating and closing offers
Maintaining meticulous tracking of candidate activity and ensuring timely communication throughout the process
Building robust talent pipelines and project‑specific engineering rosters that accelerate future hiring
Preparing and delivering recruiting reports to share with Talent Acquisition leadership and hiring manager teams
Promoting Jacobs’ culture of inclusion and championing equal employment opportunity as a competitive advantage in technical recruiting
Required Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
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)
Benefits 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.
Pay range $95,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
EEO Statement 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 Information Job posted on December 19, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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