Talent Acquisition Specialist (Energy Industry)

HBK Engineering, LLC•Spring, TX

37d•Hybrid

About The Position

HBK Engineering is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full life-cycle recruiting for its U.S. operations. This role will be based out of any HBK office and will own the entire hiring process, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding. The primary focus will be on building a pipeline of qualified engineering and energy industry specific talent to support the company's growth. The role requires partnering with hiring managers and operations leaders to develop recruitment strategies aligned with workforce planning and business needs for entry-level, field, and experienced hire engineering programs. The specialist will source and engage candidates through various methods, build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles, represent HBK at industry events, and manage the full recruiting cycle. Additionally, the role involves tracking recruiting metrics, staying current on employment law, and supporting broader HR initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
Five or more years of full life-cycle recruiting experience, with demonstrated success in engineering, utility, energy, telecommunications, or infrastructure hiring (e.g., Electrical, Civil, and Structural Engineers, Designers, Utility Coordinators, Project Managers, and Field Services personnel).
Strong understanding of utility infrastructure projects — electric transmission and distribution, communications networks, FTTH, grid modernization, and resiliency programs.
Proven ability to source and engage passive technical talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, AI search methodologies, professional associations, and industry networking channels.
Experience managing high-volume requisitions across geographically dispersed locations, with the project management skills to prioritize without sacrificing candidate experience.
Working knowledge of recruiting metrics, workforce planning, and talent market trends within the engineering and utility sectors.
Experience with ATS/HRIS platforms and reporting tools (iCIMS preferred); advanced proficiency in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with engineers, project managers, operations leaders, and executive stakeholders.
Willingness to travel to HBK offices, industry conferences, university recruiting events, career fairs, and project locations as needed.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with hiring managers and operations leaders to build recruitment strategies aligned with workforce planning and business needs across HBK’s entry level, field, and experienced hire engineering programs.
Source and engage active and passive candidates through a variety of methods — job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, advanced AI search, professional associations, employee referrals, and industry networking — with a focus on technical and engineering talent.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles supporting utility, energy, and communications programs nationwide, including experienced-hire events, internships, co-ops, and university relations.
Represent HBK at engineering career fairs, industry association events, and professional networking forums to strengthen the company’s presence in the talent market.
Manage full life-cycle recruiting — crafting compelling job postings and outreach, screening and interviewing candidates, assessing fit, negotiating offers, and coordinating pre-onboarding steps such as background checks and drug screens.
Track recruiting metrics and market trends to inform workforce planning and drive continuous improvement in time-to-fill and candidate quality.
Stay current on employment law and regulations to ensure consistent, compliant hiring practices.
Support broader HR initiatives, including new hire orientation, training facilitation, and employee relations, as needed.