Acquiring elite engineering talent is vital for the successful completion of an engineering project. From acting with urgency, to offering flexible scheduling, small perks and gestures are a great way to attract skilled engineers. Steven Burke, Triple Crown Site Lead, and distinguished Technical Recruiter, uses his 9 years of industry expertise to explain how to attract the best candidates.
Compensation: Know your Location
Money is important, it shapes the lives of every engineer and affects the trajectory of their financial futures. To keep top talent satisfied, companies must offer competitive pay rates. Many companies underpay for their talent by having limited knowledge on rates that are competitive for a specific location. For example, ASIC designers may get compensated more in California than they do in Arkansas. At Triple Crown, we help our clients by educating them on market rates that align with specific geographic locations. Always ask yourself if you’re offering the appropriate compensation. If not, you risk missing out on valuable talent.
Continues Improvement
What’s next? Engineers frequently ask this question about their career and their employers. An engineer may ask the following:
- What’s next for my career?
- What new skills can I learn?
- What new technologies or teams can I work on?
Investing in an engineer and developing their skillset will lead to less unexpected terms and increased productivity. Engineering professionals have a firm understanding of how quickly technology changes and how important it is for them to stay up to date on the latest trends. Employers that help them evolve their skills, stay relevant, and explore new technologies are giving their engineers a convincing reason to complete their assignments and perform quality work.
Offering Flexibility
While working on a project, the ability to have a flexible schedule is extremely desirable. Childcare, a long commute, or continuing education are a few examples of why an engineer would prefer to have scheduling flexibility. Flexibility in the workplace can increase your employee’s productivity and boost overall morale. The more appreciated your engineers feel, the better your team will perform.
Decision-Making: Acting with Urgency
Top engineers want to work with clients that value their expertise and skillsets. If you aren’t acting with urgency when extending an offer to a candidate, you risk losing their interest. The engineering market moves too fast to keep candidates and technical recruiters waiting. If you desire to differentiate yourself as a destination for top engineering talent, streamline your hiring process. Remember, top engineers are eager to apply their skillsets and knowledge and want to engage in a new project as quickly as possible!
Do you need top engineering talent to complete a complex engineering project? Reach out to us at info@tripleco.com to get connected with one of our account managers.