Location: Ukraine, Remote
Industry: Mission-Critical Facilities, Data Centers
Engagement Type: Independent Contractor Agreement for Provision of Services (long-term)

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is seeking an experienced Technical Talent Sourcer for a long-term independent contractor engagement.

This is an ongoing collaboration with a US-based company supporting multiple large-scale hyperscale and AI data center projects globally. The role is not limited to a single project and involves continuous sourcing activities based on business demands and hiring priorities.

You will provide services as an independent, self-employed professional under a formal independent contractor agreement.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume in English detailing their relevant experience.

Role Summary

The Technical Talent Sourcer plays a critical role in identifying and engaging top engineering and technical talent for Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, specializing in the engineering and construction management of hyperscale and AI data centers for global technology leaders such as Microsoft, Oracle, Uber, and Amazon.

This role is heavily focused on proactive sourcing, talent mapping, market research, and passive candidate engagement across international markets including the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, and LATAM. You will partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and leadership teams to help build strong pipelines for highly specialized engineering and design positions supporting complex mission-critical facilities.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, resourceful, and experienced in identifying difficult-to-find technical talent through advanced sourcing strategies and creative outreach methods. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys talent intelligence, headhunting, relationship building, and strategic sourcing for highly technical positions.

What We Offer

• Experience in a rapidly growing high-tech industry working with an international company
• Opportunity to contribute to unique hyperscale and AI data center projects
• Exposure to cutting-edge engineering technologies including BIM, VDC, and digital construction workflows
• Comprehensive onboarding and training
• Supportive and collaborative international team
• Competitive hourly compensation
• Fully remote collaboration
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, approximately 12:00 — 21:00 Ukraine time (can be slightly adjusted)
• Equipment for work (Starlink terminal, EcoFlow power station, and other support equipment where applicable)
• Regular bonuses and additional incentives
• Transparent payment system

Responsibilities

• Source and identify technical candidates, including passive talent, for engineering, BIM/VDC, construction, architecture, scheduling, and mission-critical infrastructure roles
• Build and maintain long-term talent pipelines for hard-to-fill technical positions
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, databases, Boolean search techniques, networking, and other sourcing methods to identify qualified candidates
• Conduct market mapping and competitor research across target regions and companies
• Perform proactive outreach and initial candidate engagement through personalized messaging and communication campaigns
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring priorities and talent market conditions
• Prepare candidate summaries and sourcing notes for internal recruitment teams
• Track sourcing activity, pipeline progress, and candidate engagement metrics
• Maintain accurate candidate records within ATS systems and internal tracking tools
• Support recruitment campaigns and hiring initiatives across multiple global regions
• Stay informed on hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent availability within the engineering and data center industries
• Provide regular sourcing progress updates and reports to management

Requirements

• Good written and verbal English communication skills (B2 or higher)
• 2+ years of experience in sourcing, talent acquisition, or recruitment support roles
• Strong experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms
• Knowledge of advanced sourcing methodologies and Boolean search techniques
• Experience identifying and engaging passive candidates
• Strong ability to work independently and manage multiple open searches simultaneously
• Experience sourcing engineering, construction, BIM/VDC, architecture, or other technical positions is strongly preferred
• Recruiting or sourcing experience within the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, or LATAM markets is considered a strong asset
• Familiarity with ATS systems and recruitment technologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Why Us?

• Work on high-profile hyperscale and AI data center projects within one of the fastest-growing industries globally
• Collaborate with leading engineering professionals and global technology clients such as Microsoft, Oracle, Uber, and Amazon
• Gain exposure to advanced engineering and digital construction technologies
• Join a dynamic international team supporting innovative and technically complex projects
• Competitive contract terms and long-term collaboration opportunities
• Opportunity for professional growth within a rapidly expanding organization

Ehvert Mission Critical specializes in the design and construction management of data centers. We are a business unit within Salas O’Brien — a 4,000-person engineering and professional services firm recognized for its extensive expertise and project portfolio. With more than 10,000 projects annually and 100 offices across North America, Salas O'Brien is ranked #39 on Engineering News-Record’s 2024 Top 500 Design Firms list.

Ehvert Mission Critical is an industry leader in data center facility engineering, specializing in hyperscale and AI data centers involving complex electrical, mechanical, automation, and security systems. Our facilities often exceed 100 MW per facility and scale up to 500 MW per site.

We are recognized for utilizing advanced engineering and construction technologies including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), digital twins, and augmented reality.

We offer highly competitive service fees to our independent contractors.

This engagement is strictly as an independent contractor. You will not be eligible for employee benefits, and we will not withhold taxes, provide insurance(s), or make contributions to social security/pensions on your behalf. You are responsible for complying with all tax and labor obligations in your country of residence. A formal independent contractor agreement governed by Texas, United States law will be required before work begins.

For more information, visit Ehvert Mission Critical and Salas O’Brien