Engineering, Procurement, & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of engineering roles does System One staff for EPC projects?

  System One recruits across the full spectrum of EPC engineering disciplines — civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, mechanical, electrical, process, and instrumentation engineering, as well as architecture, aerospace and defense, and data center infrastructure. We fill both generalist and highly specialized roles, including hard-to-fill niche positions that require specific project experience, certifications, or industry background. Whether you need a single specialist or a full project team, our engineering recruiters have the depth to deliver.

• What staffing engagement models are available for EPC and construction projects?

  We offer four flexible engagement models to match how your project is structured and how your workforce needs evolve. Contract and temporary staffing gives you access to qualified professionals for a defined project phase or duration. Contract-to-hire lets you evaluate a candidate on the job before making a permanent offer. Direct hire places full-time employees directly onto your payroll. And project-based or statement-of-work staffing allows us to staff and manage a defined scope of work on your behalf. Most clients use a combination of models across different roles and project phases.

• How quickly can System One mobilize EPC talent for an urgent project need?

  Speed of delivery depends on role complexity and market conditions, but our pre-built candidate pipelines across engineering, construction, and industrial disciplines mean we are not starting from scratch when you call. For many in-demand roles — field engineers, project controls specialists, construction managers, maintenance technicians — we maintain active candidate relationships and can present qualified candidates within days. For highly specialized or senior roles, we set clear expectations upfront and leverage our 40-plus years of engineering recruiting relationships to compress the timeline.

• Does System One recruit for procurement and supply chain roles specifically within EPC environments?

  Yes. We specialize in placing procurement and supply chain professionals who understand the unique demands of EPC and industrial project environments — not just general corporate purchasing. That includes Strategic Sourcing Managers, Category Managers, Procurement Analysts, Supplier Quality Engineers, Contract Administrators, Logistics Coordinators, and Supply Chain Managers. We recruit for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire procurement roles at both the project and enterprise level.

• Can System One support plant turnarounds, outages, and shutdown staffing needs?

  Turnaround and outage staffing is a core competency. We maintain pipelines of experienced turnaround professionals — Outage Coordinators, Mechanical and Instrumentation Technicians, Reliability Engineers, NDT Technicians, Inspection Engineers, and Plant Engineers — who are accustomed to compressed timelines, elevated safety requirements, and the intensive demands of planned and unplanned shutdown events. We staff turnarounds across power, chemical, petrochemical, refining, and industrial manufacturing environments.

• What industries and sectors does System One's EPC staffing practice cover?

  Our EPC and construction staffing practice spans commercial and industrial construction, power and utility, oil and gas, petrochemical and refining, water and wastewater, transportation infrastructure, data centers, telecommunications, aerospace and defense, and government and public works. This cross-sector experience means our recruiters understand the certifications, safety standards, and project environments that vary by industry — and can match candidates accordingly.

• How does System One vet and qualify EPC candidates before presenting them to clients?

  Our engineering recruiters are industry-specialized, not generalists. Candidate qualification includes verification of relevant licensure, certifications, and technical credentials; in-depth interviews focused on project experience, tools, and methodology; reference checks with previous project managers and supervisors; and background screening. For safety-sensitive roles, we verify OSHA certifications and industry-specific safety training. We present candidates we would place on our own projects — not a volume shortlist for clients to sort through.

• Does System One provide staffing for large-scale or multi-site capital projects?

  Yes. We regularly support multi-phase capital programs that require coordinated staffing across multiple locations, disciplines, and project timelines. Our program staffing capabilities include dedicated account management, consistent onboarding and compliance processes across sites, workforce planning support, and the ability to scale teams up or down as project phases progress. Clients managing large capital programs benefit from a single, accountable staffing partner who understands the full project lifecycle.

• What makes System One different from other EPC staffing firms?

  Three things stand out. First, scale with specialization — we are one of the largest engineering staffing firms in the United States as ranked by Staffing Industry Analysts, but our recruiters specialize by discipline and sector rather than covering the full market generically. Second, operational credibility — our Industrial Services division holds an ISNetworld "A" rating and is Avetta compliant, which matters to safety-conscious EPC clients. Third, tenure and relationships — 40-plus years of engineering and construction recruiting means our candidate networks run deep in disciplines and markets where finding qualified talent is genuinely difficult.

• How do we get started with System One for our EPC workforce needs?

  The fastest path is to contact our EPC workforce solutions team directly. We'll start with a brief conversation about your project scope, timeline, role requirements, and preferred engagement model — then give you a clear picture of our availability, approach, and timeline to deliver. There's no obligation, and for most requests we can have an initial candidate presentation ready within days. Use the contact form on this page or call us directly to get started.