Talent Acquisition Specialist

You'll step into a high-impact recruiting role supporting AKS offices across the Western U.S., with a primary focus on growth roles throughout the company. This is an opportunity to partner closely with technical and business leaders, run a clean and consistent hiring process, and play a meaningful role in shaping how AKS scales and develops future consultants. If you enjoy consulting with hiring managers, building trust, and closing top-tier talent in competitive markets, this role offers the chance to make a broad and lasting impact.

What You'll Do

• Own full-cycle recruiting for our Las Vegas office with a strong focus on roles supporting renewable energy construction projects.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to run a consistent, structured hiring process, driving clarity in requirements, alignment in interviews, and accountability through every stage.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract technical talent within the A/E/C or renewable energy sectors.
• Act as a true consultant to the business by providing market insights, advising on interview structure, influencing decisions, and ensuring a great candidate experience.
• Drive offer strategy, negotiations, and candidate closing with a focus on urgency, alignment, and transparency.
• Maintain accurate, timely data and workflows within our ATS while communicating clearly with your hiring partners.

Who You Are

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally supporting technical teams. Familiarity with renewable A/E/C, energy, or construction sectors is strongly preferred.
• A consultative recruiter who can advise hiring managers, push back when needed, and guide teams toward strong, structured decision-making.
• You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.
• Consistent in how you run searches. You are organized, methodical, and able to manage multiple roles while keeping momentum high.
• A strong communicator who prioritizes candidate experience and knows how to keep talent engaged and moving through the funnel.
• A skilled closer who can navigate competitive markets, manage expectations, and land candidates effectively.
• Proficient with ATS systems. Greenhouse experience is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience recruiting for civil EIT, surveyors, and construction managers.
• Agency or staffing experience with demonstrated ability to build pipelines from scratch.
• Familiarity with compensation structures, offers, and negotiation strategies in technical or construction-related fields.