Talent Acquisition Manager - Engineering & Technical Talent Strategy (In-House)

Job Description

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager

with corporate (in-house) recruiting experience to lead and scale our recruiting function during an exciting period of growth. In this role, you will partner closely with senior leadership to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies that drive the expansion of our engineering and consulting teams. You will oversee full-cycle recruitment for critical roles, build scalable sourcing strategies and proactive talent pipelines, and strengthen internal recruiting processes to attract top technical talent.

This position also includes supervising team members and playing a key role in developing internal recruiting capabilities that reduce reliance on external search firms. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic recruiting leader who enjoys building systems, mentoring team members, and helping the firm attract engineers and technical experts who support utility and consulting projects nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and execute full-cycle recruitment for engineering, consulting, and technical roles, from intake through offer and hire

- Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies that support the firm's continued growth and expansion

- Build proactive talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles using direct sourcing, networking, and industry outreach

- Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership to define hiring needs, guide structured interview processes, and support effective hiring decisions

- Oversee recruiting operations, including the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), workflows, and hiring metrics

- Track and report key recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, pipeline health, and source effectiveness to drive data-informed decisions

- Supervise and mentor recruiter(s) while helping scale the talent acquisition function

- Ensure recruiting processes comply with AAP/OFCCP/EEO requirements and maintain accurate documentation

Qualifications

Experience and Skills:

- Bachelor's degree Business Administration or a related field.

- 8+ years of recruiting experience, including demonstrated experience within a corporate (in-house) talent acquisition function

- Proven success managing full-cycle recruitment for technical, engineering, or consulting roles in a corporate environment

- Experience developing proactive sourcing strategies and engaging passive candidates

- Strong ability to partner with hiring managers and business leaders to drive hiring decisions

- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter

- Knowledge of AAP/OFCCP/EEO recruiting compliance and federal contractor hiring practices preferred

- Prior experience in an engineering, consulting, technical, or professional services environment strongly preferred

Why Join Us

- Opportunity to lead and build the talent acquisition function for a growing engineering consulting firm

- Partner directly with senior leadership to shape hiring strategies that support business growth

- Play a key role in attracting engineers and technical professionals contributing to critical infrastructure and energy projects

- Help develop scalable recruiting strategies and pipelines that support continued expansion

- Join a collaborative, mission-driven organization where talent and technical expertise drive success

GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that this position is not available for visa sponsorship.

Work Authorization: Citizens or Permanent Residents of USA. Cannot provide Visa sponsorship.

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Job Benefits

Your Compensation and Benefits:

- Flex Benefits (Flexible Hours, Telecommuting)

- Competitive Pay

- Excellent Health Insurance Benefits

- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Holidays)

- 401(k)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Tuition Reimbursement

Keyword: talent acquisition strategy, stakeholder management, recruiting leadership, full-cycle recruiting, proactive sourcing, talent pipeline, team supervision, senior leadership partnership