Campus and Early Career Recruiting & Program Lead (Engineering)

Ardurra Group, Inc.Dallas, TX, US

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Job Description

Ardurra is seeking a Campus and Early Career Recruiting & Program Lead based in Dallas, TX.

We are an exciting and growing engineering firm with meaningful work and a great team culture. Ardurra has offices across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, we take on impactful projects in water, transportation, environmental, aviation, and land development sectors. We offer opportunities to grow, collaborate, and make a real difference in the communities we serve. If you're looking for a place where your work matters and your voice is heard, Ardurra’s a great place to grow your career.

Primary Function :

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Campus and Early Career Recruiting & Program Lead to lead our efforts in attracting, engaging, and retaining top early career talent within the engineering industry. This role will be responsible for building and executing a tailored campus recruiting strategy, managing internship and early career programs, and driving employer brand initiatives that position our company as an employer of choice among students and recent graduates.

Primary Duties :

Campus & Early Career Recruiting

Develop and execute a comprehensive and impactful campus recruiting strategy targeting top engineering schools and programs.
Build strong relationships with university career centers, faculty, student organizations, and diversity-focused groups.
Plan and attend campus events, career fairs, info sessions, and networking activities to promote the company’s brand and opportunities.
Partner with hiring managers to forecast early career hiring needs and align recruiting efforts accordingly.
Coordinate effectively with interdependent HR team members and hiring managers to achieve optimal experiences for campus interns and converted new graduate hires.
Design, manage, and continuously improve internship and rotational programs for early career talent.
Facilitate intern engagement activities, mentorship, and feedback loops.
Measure program effectiveness and seek continuous improvement based on feedback and outcomes.
Collaborate with business leaders to ensure meaningful project assignments and career development opportunities.
Track conversion rates from internships to full-time employment and identify opportunities to improve retention and engagement.

Career Development & Engagement

Partner with Learning & Development to create career development resources tailored to early career employees.

Facilitate workshops, networking events, and mentorship programs to support growth and retention.

Analyze engagement and retention data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Employer Branding

Lead employer brand initiatives focused on early talent, including social media campaigns, digital content, and university partnerships.

Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to ensure consistent messaging across platforms.

Develop compelling materials and experiences that showcase the company’s culture, values, and career paths in engineering.

Metrics & Reporting

Monitor and report on key recruiting metrics including offer acceptance rate, time-to-fill, candidate quality, and diversity outcomes.

Analyze university performance metrics to identify high-performing schools and optimize recruiting investments.

Provide regular updates to leadership on program effectiveness, ROI, and strategic recommendations.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred.

5+ years of experience in campus recruiting, talent acquisition, or early career program management, preferably in the engineering or tech industry.

Proven success in building and scaling internship programming or early career programs.

Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Data-driven mindset with experience using recruiting analytics and tools (e.g., ATS, CRM, dashboards).

Passion for developing talent and creating inclusive, engaging candidate experiences.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

Familiarity with engineering disciplines and technical recruiting.

Experience with employer branding and social media strategy.

Ability to travel to campuses and events as needed.

Experience with employer branding and university partnerships.

Familiarity with early career development frameworks and rotational program design.

Data-driven mindset with experience in program evaluation and reporting.

Passion for mentoring and developing emerging talent.

Experience in the engineering or technology industry is strongly preferred

Excellent project management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to meet tight deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to successfully multitask and maintain a high level of accuracy.

A driving interest in performing at the highest level, continually looking for better answers & new solutions.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong relationship building capabilities.

Passion for learning about competitors and applying insights to inform HR recommendations for our business.

Must prefer to be on a “winning team” as opposed to a comfortable routine that never changes.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are : valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; and provide the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES :

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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