Recruiter

David Evans and Associates (DEA) is seeking a Recruiter to join our high-impact Corporate Recruiting team. This is a strategic role with real room to shape how hiring happens, particularly in two essential and specialized business units: Survey and Geomatics and Marine Services.

David Evans and Associates (DEA) is known for combining science, engineering, and design to shape communities that thrive. Our Survey and Geomatics and Marine Services teams deliver foundational work that supports infrastructure, public safety, climate resilience, and sustainable growth across the country. By joining our Recruiting team, you'll be helping to build the future of those teams, and DEA itself.

This is a unique opportunity to directly support business units that are full of smart, dedicated, technical leaders. They've got big goals and high standards, and they need a recruiting partner who brings both structure and strategy to the table. You'll use your insight, sourcing skill, and recruiting acumen to build credibility and influence with your hiring teams over time. Your work will directly impact how these groups grow and evolve.

• Own the recruiting lifecycle for mid- to senior-level technical and non-technical roles, from strategy and sourcing through selection and offer
• Serve as a talent advisor to leaders in Survey and Geomatics and Marine Services, building deep, trusted partnerships through consistency, communication, and results. Please note, other roles may be assigned depending on workload and business need. Flexibility and a willingness to work towards the firm's greater growth goals is essential.
• Source proactively using creative outreach methods to find hidden talent, especially for niche, hard-to-fill roles
• Design tailored recruiting approaches that reflect the unique needs of your business units
• Drive process efficiency and compliance, partnering closely with your internal team and ensuring accuracy in the Applicant Tracking System (Taleo)
• Deliver candidate experiences that reflect DEA's people-first culture and long-term growth vision
• Occasionally may, assist with the development, deployment, and maintenance of Recruiting programs and initiatives

• 5+ years of progressive recruiting experience, with a track record of success in AEC or infrastructure-adjacent industries
• Experience supporting complex technical roles in fields like surveying, geomatics, marine science, engineering, or geospatial services
• Exceptional sourcing skills, especially in competitive or passive talent markets
• Ability to influence hiring managers and build alignment across stakeholders
• Comfort operating with autonomy, ambiguity, and accountability
• Strong organizational instincts and a drive for process improvement
• Experience using an applicant tracking system (Taleo preferred) and LinkedIn Recruiter

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days per week in a DEA office
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $85,000 - $115,000

* The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services or to resumes, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Bellevue, WA; Tacoma, WA; Portland, OR.