Recruiter (Temporary Position)

BKF is a 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.

At BKF, you’ll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. 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