Principal Recruiter - Engineering

Clark Pacific has been a leading manufacturer of prefabricated building systems for over 63 years. We are transforming design and construction by delivering high-quality, cost-effective buildings with less risk. With over five decades of proven experience and industry-leading products, we breathe new life into construction with a smarter, more efficient path from design to project completion.

To help us continue our mission to advance industrialized construction innovations and products for a safer, more sustainable, and predictable building environment, we are seeking an experienced Principal Recruiter – Engineering to join our team.

This is a full-time onsite role at Clark Pacific corporate headquarters located in West Sacramento, California.

Role Snapshot 

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Principal Recruiter to lead senior-level and niche hiring across our civil and structural engineering organization. In this role, you’ll be a trusted talent advisor to executive leadership, drive full‑cycle recruiting for senior level engineering roles, and architect scalable sourcing and hiring strategies that helps Clark Pacific continue to reach a high bar of civil and structural engineering talent.  

• Serve as a strategic recruiting partner to engineering leadership—bringing market insights and influencing talent decisions 

• Own full cycle recruitment for high impact civil and structural engineering roles 

• Build and execute sophisticated sourcing strategies that engage passive, high caliber engineering talent and strengthen our long-term pipeline caliber of engineering talent and strengthen our long term pipeline 

• Develop and maintain deep expertise in engineering talent markets, staying ahead of trends, competitive intelligence, and shifts in talent availability 

This is a high‑impact, visible position ideal for someone who thrives in fast‑paced, innovative environments and is passionate about building world‑class civil and structural engineering teams. 

What You’ll Do 

• Serve as a senior‑level recruiting partner to engineering leadership, influence talent decisions with market intelligence and insights; coach leaders on interview, selection and offer strategies 

• Own full cycle recruitment for high impact civil and structural engineering roles cycle recruitment for high impact civil and structural engineering roles cycle recruitment for high impact civil and structural engineering roles 

• Build and execute sophisticated sourcing strategies to engage passive, high‑caliber engineering talent; conduct market mapping to proactively build a strong, high caliber talent pipeline 

• Develop deep expertise to remain current with market trends, talent availability, and competitive intelligence 

• Lead hiring strategy meetings, calibrations, and debriefs with executives and engineering leadership 

• Create and drive inclusive hiring practices that support diversity and equitable evaluation processes; ensure a superior candidate experience throughout the engagement process 

• Act as a mentor and coach to other team members 

• Partner with other members of the HR team on offer design and organizational planning 

• Track and report on pipeline health, hiring metrics, and market insights 

• Represent the company as a brand ambassador at industry events 

What You Bring 

• 8+ years of full‑cycle technical recruiting experience, preferably civil and structural engineers 

• Proven ability to develop and execute complex sourcing strategies for hard‑to‑fill technical roles 

• Strong business acumen with experience influencing executive stakeholders 

• Demonstrated success hiring in competitive engineering markets 

• Excellent storytelling, negotiation, and communication skills 

• Ability to analyze data and drive decisions using insights 

Our Core Values 

• Determination: Meet challenges head on 

• Innovation: Always look for better 

• Well-Being: Seek the success, health, and happiness of all 

Our Approach to Sustainability 

Our sustainability plan embodies considerations for our impact on people, the environment, and the economy. At Clark Pacific we understand that sustainability requires a holistic approach throughout everything we do. Because we are a company that believes in being a force for good, Clark Pacific will also lead sustainability efforts by doing so with purpose. 

What We Offer 

• Collaborative, safety-driven engineering culture where teams innovate to advance industrialized construction 

• Career and professional development opportunities 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including Kaiser and VSP options (subject to a waiting period) 

• Medical FSA 

• Dependent Care FSA 

• Employer-paid life insurance 

• Voluntary ancillary benefits which include Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance 

• 401k savings with company match: 100 percent of the first 3 percent, then 50 percent of the next 2 percent 

Compensation 

The total compensation for this position is $110,000 - $140,000 USD. Base pay will be determined based on an individual’s qualifications, experience, location and other job-related factors. Base pay is one component of Clark Pacific’s Total Rewards program, which is intended to compensate and recognize team members for their contributions to our success. 

Apply today and begin the journey with Clark Pacific. Let’s do great things together. 

Clark Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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