Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist – Electrical Utilities

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for supporting recruiting efforts for technical and field-based roles supporting electrical utility infrastructure projects. This role partners with hiring managers and HR leadership to identify qualified candidates and maintain talent pipelines for positions across transmission, distribution, engineering, and construction operations.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages candidate sourcing, screening, and interview coordination while helping ensure the organization attracts and hires qualified professionals to support utility projects across multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing

• Source and identify qualified candidates for roles supporting electrical utility operations including engineers, inspectors, construction managers, AutoCAD technicians, and field personnel.
• Utilize recruiting platforms, job boards, professional networks, and referrals to build candidate pipelines.
• Maintain talent pools for frequently hired roles within transmission and distribution (T&D) projects.

Candidate Screening

• Conduct initial candidate screenings to evaluate qualifications, experience, and project alignment.
• Review resumes to assess candidate experience related to utility engineering, construction oversight, and field operations.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers for further evaluation.

Interview Coordination

• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Support hiring managers through the interview process and gather feedback.
• Maintain communication with candidates throughout the recruiting process.

Recruiting Operations

• Maintain job postings across recruiting platforms and ensure job descriptions remain current.
• Track candidate activity and maintain accurate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Assist with offer preparation and pre-employment documentation.

Hiring & Onboarding Support

• Support the onboarding process to ensure new hires are prepared for project assignments.
• Coordinate with HR and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment of personnel to utility projects.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR support.
• Experience recruiting for technical, engineering, construction, or field-based roles preferred.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems and recruiting platforms.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong candidate sourcing and screening skills.
• Ability to evaluate resumes for technical and field-based positions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open roles simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with recruiting platforms, HR systems, and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting within the electrical utilities, energy, or infrastructure industries.
• Familiarity with roles supporting transmission and distribution (T&D) operations.
• Experience supporting hiring for project-based or field deployment roles.

About Think Power Solutions

Think Power Solutions is a certified Great Place to Work company! This credential was earned based on extensive ratings provided by our employees in anonymous surveys conducted by the Great Place to Work organization - the global authority on workplace culture since 1992. 

Think Power Solutions is a leading tech-enabled infrastructure management solutions provider with highly skilled and dedicated consultants who clients entrust to manage their mission-critical infrastructure. Think Power Solutions was founded with the vision of providing exceptional client service influenced by modern technology to positively impact the utilities, telecom, and construction industries. Think Power Solutions exists to serve its clients, making every effort to understand their needs to produce a high-quality deliverable specifically tailored to meet custom requirements. Our client-centric philosophy, creative thinking, and innovative solutions, combined with stellar project execution attracts top industry talent. Think Power Solutions' culture enables its people to deliver industry leading services and products.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 3.5% company match
• 100% employer paid employee-only medical plan
• 100% company paid basic life insurance
• 100% company-paid short-term disability
• Optional vision and dental insurance
• Optional long-term disability
• 9 company-paid holidays 
• 10 days PTO
• 2 days paid family leave
• 6-weeks maternity leave paid at 100%
• 1-week paternity leave paid at 100%
• Infertility benefits up to $10,000
• Adoption assistance up to $5,000

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations

Think Power Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Think Power Solutions employee. Think Power Solutions will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Think Power Solutions and will be processed accordingly.

EEO Statement

Think Power Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Think Power Solutions will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination towards, or harassment of applicants or employees, by anyone at Think Power Solutions, or anyone working on behalf of Think Power Solutions.