Recruiter - Power Services & Automation

Recruiter - Power Services & Automation

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with KE means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you.

This role supports the Power Service & Automation Division and People & Culture team by attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent across the organization. You'll be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle and partnering with leaders to build strong candidate pipelines that directly impact organizational growth and hiring success.

Success in this role means delivering a high-quality candidate experience while building strong partnerships with business leaders and strengthening KE's employer brand, all while upholding KE's commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things the right way and thrives in a fast-moving environment, this position is built for you.

You'll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Partner with business leaders to understand workforce needs, hiring priorities, and role requirements while providing guidance on recruiting best practices
• Proactively source and engage active and passive candidates through professional networks, social platforms, recruiting technologies, and targeted outreach strategies
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial contact through offer acceptance, ensuring a positive and transparent candidate experience
• Develop and analyze recruiting metrics to identify trends, track performance, and support continuous improvement across Talent Acquisition
• Represent and promote the KE employer brand at networking events, career fairs, and throughout candidate interactions
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and candidates to support long-term talent pipeline development

You're someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:

• 2–4 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or enterprise-level hiring
• Experience managing high-volume or complex recruiting initiatives
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Strong understanding of hiring best practices and candidate experience strategies
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to analyze recruiting metrics and translate data into actionable insights
• Tech-savvy with experience in social recruiting and modern sourcing strategies
• Experience in proactive sourcing on Indeed, Linked In, and/or similar platforms

Bonus points for:

• Experience in the construction/manufacturing industry or craft labor recruiting preferred

Pay Range: $70,000 – $85,000 per year plus discretionary incentive opportunities

As a full-time employee at KE, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

• 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for long periods
• Ability to work in outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds

If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources via email at

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