Specialties
Discover the sectors we shape. We focus our recruitment precision across five core pillars, connecting elite talent with the specialized fields driving modern infrastructure and innovation.
At a Glance
350+
Number of engineering, construction & technology companies we have long standing relationships with
91%
of our offers are accepted
79%
of our placed candidates were not actively active on the job market before engaging with us
97%
of candidates said they had a positive experience working with us
Building Better Communities
We believe strong businesses should play a role in strengthening their communities. Through charitable initiatives and ongoing support for local causes, we remain committed to making a positive and lasting impact.
Building Better Communities
We also proudly support these three incredible causes
25/09/26
Scaling Without Compromise: How Engtal Has Grown While Protecting What Matters
Growth is exciting, but scaling a business successfully means making sure the things that made it successful in the first place don't get lost along the way. Engtal CEO and Co-Founder Christopher Atiyah recently sat down with ValiantCEO to discuss Engtal's growth journey and the lessons he's learned while scaling the business. Since launching Engtal in 2017, Chris and Co-Founder Mark Znowski have grown the company from a small Chicago team into a national recruitment platform with specialized...
25/09/26
Why Your Top Performer Isn’t Always Your Next Great Manager
When a management position opens up, promoting your highest performer can feel like the obvious choice. But being great at your job doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be great at managing others. Engtal Founder Chris Atiyah recently shared his perspective with ExecutiveEDGE on why businesses need to look beyond individual performance when identifying their future leaders. As Chris explains: “You lose twice because if Bill becomes an ineffective manager, you’ve also lost Bill, the individual...
Customer Experience
"The Engtal team takes the time to truly understand our projects, culture, and long-term hiring needs. Their network within the construction industry is impressive, and they’ve introduced us to several outstanding professionals who have become key members of our team."
Owner | General Contractor in Madison, WI
"Engtal helped me to land a great position as a Hardware Engineer for a trading firm in Chicago. They were proactive, understood my requirements and worked around my busy schedule, often picking up the phone after working hours."
FPGA Engineer | Placed at a trading firm in Chicago, IL
"I’ve partnered with a lot of agencies over the years and Engtal are definitely one of the best. We’ve engaged them on a number of very niche, hard-to-fill engineering roles and they always deliver. I’d have no hesitation in recommend them."
VP of Engineering | Semiconductor Company in Boston, MA
"Engtal are always our go-to agency as they consistently provide the best talent. They’re quick, efficient and responsive."
Head of HR | Aerospace Company in Los Angeles, CA
"The team at Engtal was helpful in every way. They helped me prep for every interview and made sure they were there for any and every question I had. Even after landing the new job, they checked in often to make sure I was doing well and on track. They even provided recommendations for possible apartments for the relocation!"
Senior Project Manager | Placed at General Contractor in Chicago, IL
"I had the pleasure of working with Engtal during my job search, and I cannot say enough good things about the experience. From our very first conversation, the recruiter was transparent, responsive, and truly invested in understanding my background, goals, and what I was looking for long term."
Superintendent | Placed at a General Contractor in Columbus, OH
