Independent Executive Search Consultant Engineering Vertical (1099) Remote

Job Description Independent Executive Search Consultant — Engineering Vertical (1099) — RemoteAugmentis | Boutique Executive Search & Talent AugmentationHouston, TX (Remote — Nationwide)About AugmentisAugmentis is the executive search and talent augmentation arm of The Work In Me, LLC, a Houston-based firm with 18+ years in the recruiting industry. We specialize in placing Accounting, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering professionals — primarily serving energy, manufacturing, aerospace & defense, and PE-backed companies across the United States.We're not a staffing mill. We're a boutique firm built on consultative client relationships, strategic search methodology, and a commitment to quality over volume. Our partners get the infrastructure and brand support of an established firm with the autonomy and earning potential of running their own desk.The OpportunityOur accounting, finance, and procurement verticals are active and producing. Now we're building out our engineering practice — and we're looking for the right Independent Executive Search Consultant (1099) to own it.This isn't just a desk. It's a vertical. You'll step into an established firm with signed MSAs, active client relationships, and hiring authorities across energy, manufacturing, and aerospace & defense who need engineering talent now. The infrastructure is built. The client base is active. What's missing is the person who can run with it.This is a full-desk role. You'll develop client relationships, manage job orders, source and screen engineering candidates, coordinate interviews, negotiate offers, and manage placements — all under the Augmentis brand with real support behind you.Whether you're an experienced engineering recruiter ready to go independent, a technical professional who's transitioned into recruiting, or an agency recruiter with engineering placement experience looking for uncapped earning potential — we want to talk to you.What You'll DoOwn and scale the engineering vertical across Augmentis' client base, leveraging existing MSAs and client relationships from day oneDevelop new client relationships and expand engineering hiring authority contacts within current accountsManage the full recruitment lifecycle: job order intake, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and placement managementExecute both permanent/direct-hire searches and temporary/contract placements for engineering rolesSource, screen, and qualify engineering candidates with technical depth and confidenceMaintain real-time activity logs, candidate tracking, and deal progress in our CRM/ATSCollaborate with Augmentis leadership and sourcing partners on active searchesRepresent the Augmentis brand with professionalism and consultative expertiseEngineering DisciplinesThe engineering roles you'll recruit across include, but are not limited to:Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, and Industrial EngineeringManufacturing and Process EngineeringMachine Learning and Software EngineeringProject and Construction EngineeringQuality, Reliability, and Safety EngineeringSupply Chain and Operations EngineeringIndustries served include energy (oil & gas, renewables), manufacturing, aerospace & defense, and PE-backed portfolio companies.Compensation StructureThis is a commission-based independent contractor (1099) partnership with one of the most competitive structures in boutique search:Permanent Placements:50% commission on your first three successful placements — designed to get you earning quicklyTiered commission accelerators after your third placement, scaling up to 70% based on annual productionFull-desk ownership (you develop the client AND source the candidate) = 100% production credit before commission calculationTemporary / Contract Placements:$400 placement commission per contractor placed on assignment$15/week per active contractor for the duration of each assignmentMonthly calculation, paid semi-monthlyAdditional Details:All commissions paid via ACH direct deposit, semi-monthly (1st and 15th)Fees earned upon Augmentis' receipt of client payment12-month candidate ownership rights on candidates you source18-month client ownership rights on clients you originateSourcing partner support available — Independent Sourcing Partners handle candidate research so you can focus on client development and closingWhat You BringExperience recruiting engineers in any capacity — agency, corporate, RPO, or independent searchOR a technical/engineering background with a transition into recruiting or talent acquisitionStrong understanding of engineering roles, qualifications, and technical terminologyConsultative, relationship-driven approach to client development and candidate managementSelf-motivation and discipline to manage your own pipeline and productionWillingness to learn and follow a proven methodology (The Augmentis Method)Reliable internet connection and a professional remote work setupIntegrity, professionalism, and a commitment to quality placements over quick transactionsBonus (not required):Familiarity with the energy, manufacturing, or aerospace & defense sectorsAn existing book of business or client relationships in engineeringExperience with CRM/ATS platformsProfessional engineering network or association membershipsWhy Augmentis?Vertical ownership — This isn't a desk assignment. You own the engineering practice with full support and autonomy to build itEstablished client base — Signed MSAs and active relationships across energy, manufacturing, and aerospace & defense. The door is already openUncapped earning potential — Commission accelerators reward production, not politicsFull-desk ownership model — Your clients and candidates are yours, with 12-month candidate and 18-month client ownership protectionsSourcing partner support — A growing network of Independent Sourcing Partners to help fuel your pipelineProven methodology — The Augmentis Method provides structured training for both recruiting fundamentals and business developmentBoutique culture — You're a partner, not a number. Direct access to the Managing Partner and firm leadershipRemote flexibility — Work from anywhere in the U.S.Dual revenue streams — Build recurring income through contract placements alongside executive search feesGrowth path — For the right person, this vertical can grow into a leadership role within the firmHow to ApplyApply directly through this posting or email your resume and a brief note about your recruiting and/or engineering background to info@augment-is.com.We're building something different — a firm where talented recruiters build real equity in their practice with the backing of an established brand. If that resonates, let's talk.Augmentis is a d/b/a of The Work In Me, LLC | Houston, TX Equal Opportunity. Independent Contractor (1099) position. Augmentis · Talent. Augmented.