[Hiring] Operations Coordinator @The State Group

Role Description

We are seeking an Operations Coordinator for State Group Automation, a subsidiary of The State Group Family of Companies, to work remotely.

• Partner with Recruiting and Operations teams to identify, evaluate, and deploy engineering talent across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Conduct final candidate interviews and provide recommendations on technical fit, field readiness, and hiring decisions.
• Support workforce planning by maintaining engineering skills data and forecasting upcoming staffing needs.
• Coordinate cross-border assignments, including TN Visa processes, compliance requirements, and employee mobility logistics.
• Ensure engineers are fully prepared for assignments by coordinating onboarding, documentation, equipment, software, and system access.
• Serve as a key liaison between Recruiting, Operations, IT, and Field Leadership to support staffing priorities and successful project execution.
• Standardize candidate profiles and provide feedback to improve recruiting effectiveness and client presentations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in recruiting, staffing coordination, workforce planning, or operations within an engineering or technical environment.
• Experience working in industrial controls, automation, or electrical controls, with a strong understanding of controls roles, skill sets, and project requirements required.
• Experience supporting cross-border workforce activities between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; TN Visa experience is preferred.
• Prior experience as a Controls Lead, Project Lead, or similar technical leadership role is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and recruiting, HRIS, or workforce management systems.
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred.
• A strong commitment to our team, our customers, and the environments we serve.
• Embrace challenges, commit to continuous improvement, and deliver exceptional work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• A substantial bonus incentive plan.
• Commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Lasting professional partnerships built on teamwork, integrity, and respect.

Company Description

For more than 65 years, The State Group's 3,500+ professionals have built and maintained the infrastructure that keeps businesses and industries moving across North America. Today, the company is a multi-trade industrial contractor powering industry solutions and sustaining critical operations across electrical, mechanical, civil, communications, maintenance, and emerging technology—from major construction projects to the ongoing work that keeps critical operations running as a trusted service partner of choice.

Founded in 2005, State Group Automation (SGA) is a leading provider of turnkey automation solutions, specializing in the design, engineering, commissioning, and support of advanced robotic systems. With a team of over 80 engineers and decades of combined experience, SGA delivers smart factory technologies that connect office systems with the plant floor, enabling real-time communication and data-driven decision-making. Our expertise spans robotic simulation, electrical and software engineering, and Industry 4.0 integration, serving clients across industries such as automotive, aerospace, mining, and alternative energy. Known for our commitment to innovation, client training, and long-term support, SGA helps manufacturers increase efficiency, reduce errors, and stay competitive in an evolving global market.