Description

Finding and retaining talented professionals continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing engineering and environmental consulting firms. While competition for experienced staff remains strong, firms can improve their recruiting results by taking a more intentional, organized, and persistent approach to identifying, engaging, and securing top candidates. 

Join Rich Friedman of Friedman & Partners for this practical, industry-focused webinar exploring proven recruiting strategies for A/E/C and environmental consulting firms. Drawing on more than 30 years of recruiting experience in the industry, Rich will share strategies firms can use to strengthen every stage of the hiring process—from defining the position and identifying candidates to conducting effective interviews and developing offers that get to “yes.” 

Topics will include: 

• Why it’s still a candidate’s market
• Building effective position descriptions and interview guides
• Finding and identifying qualified candidates
• Strengthening candidate outreach and communication
• Preparing for consistent, effective interviews
• Crafting competitive offers while protecting salary structures
• Recognizing candidate red flags

Whether your firm is actively hiring or looking to strengthen its recruiting approach for future workforce needs, this webinar will provide practical ideas and actionable strategies to help improve recruiting effectiveness. 

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:15 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
PDHs: 1 PDH

Registration Fees 

• ACEC/Michigan Members: $65 
• Non-Members: $85