Talent Acquisition Partner - Energy

UNKNOWN; Fairlawn (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Welty Energy & Infrastructure (WE&I) seeks a skilled recruiter to lead full recruitment cycles for roles across our energy and infrastructure projects in the Akron area. You will source top talent, conduct in-depth interviews, and evaluate candidates to identify the best fit for our teams.

You will leverage LinkedIn, job boards, and other sourcing tools, collaborate with hiring managers, and develop long-term talent pipelines, while promoting an inclusive candidate experience and strong employer

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of recruitment experience required.
• Proven track record in energy, engineering, or AEC industries.
• Strong interviewing, assessment, and cultural-fit evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract high-caliber candidates.
• Conduct phone screens and in-depth interviews to assess skills and fit.
• Source passive candidates through networking and advanced search tools.
• Manage candidate data and ATS processes; provide updates to hiring managers.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand needs and guide the process.
• Build diverse candidate pools and nurture long-term relationships.

Skills

Sourcing

Interviewing

Candidate assessment

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

LinkedIn

ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

Job boards

Career fairs

Job description

We're hiring! Calling on AEC Talent Partners based in the Akron, OH area who are ready to help our firm grow in 2026 and beyond.

As part of the Welty Energy & Infrastructure (WE&I) Team, you are responsible for full recruitment cycle, including sourcing top talent, conducting in-depth interviews, evaluating candidates, and partnering with hiring managers to identify and secure the best fit for all roles, utilizing advanced sourcing strategies and deep industry knowledge to attract passive candidates and develop long-term talent pipelines.

Day to day

• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to identify and attract high-caliber candidates for all positions across the organization.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including initial phone screens, in-depth interviews, and behavioral assessments to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Proactively source passive candidates through networking, industry connections, and advanced search tools to identify top talent in the market.
• Manage internal processes/systems to track candidate data and provide regular updates
• Manage and streamline the ATS working with the ATS Representatives and provide training internally.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their specific needs, and providing expert guidance throughout the recruitment process.
• Provide a positive candidate experience and nurture long term relationships for current or future needs
• Actively seek out diverse candidates to build a strong and inclusive workforce.
• Maintain the referral program from policy compliance to company-wide engagement
• Participate in the creation and maintenance of our early-age professional(s) program through Career Fairs, Seasonal and Year-round intern programs, conversion of intern to new grad FTE offers all the while building awareness to the program internally and externally.
• Contribute to the company's employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.

What we're looking for

• Proven track record of successfully recruiting talent within the energy or engineering or AEC industry
• Expertise in various sourcing methods including LinkedIn, professional networking, and job boards
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills to evaluate candidates' potential for complex roles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with both candidates and hiring managers
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, or a related field is desired or relevant years of experience in Talent acquisition.
• 3-5+ years of recruitment experience required.
• AEC industry experience highly preferred.

See our culture video here to learn more about what makes WE&I such a great place to work for!

A little more about us

WE&I, an affiliate of Welty, is a professional services company specializing in program and project management, transmission line engineering, substation engineering and construction oversight on transmission, substation and distribution projects ranging in voltages from 4kV to 765kV.

The talent team is small but mighty, band part of the broader Welty Enterprises HR Team. We're excited to welcome hard working talent professionals who act as partners to their hiring managers and enjoy having fun while moving the dial.

Important Notice to US Applicants

WE&I, an affiliate of Welty Building Company, LLC., is an at-will employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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