Talent Acquisition Sourcer – Transportation, Infrastructure

GAI Consultants, Inc.

Talent Acquisition Sourcer sourcing candidates for transportation and infrastructure roles at GAI Consultants. Collaborates with business leadership to build targeted sourcing plans.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Using industry knowledge, social media sources, Technical Operations, and mission-focused knowledge to seek out potential candidates and successfully bring those candidates to GAI.
Researching market conditions and industry trends as they relate to our competitors to assist in decision-making and marketing positions.
Utilizing professional networks to source candidates for active requisitions.
Sourcing candidates from a variety of sources, with a strong emphasis on LinkedIn, Indeed.com, ZoomInfo, social media, and search engines (Google Chrome, advanced Boolean searching strings, and niche job boards).
Using social networking mediums (i.e., LinkedIn groups and other online forums) to promote GAI employer brand messaging that drives traffic to open roles by establishing and promoting positive relationships.
Recruit, screen, and interview candidates for open positions. Expectations include identifying a high volume of qualified candidates for current and future needs.
Collaborating with hiring managers and leaders to develop relationships, understand needs, and create solutions for hard-to-fill positions.
Maintaining data integrity of the candidate management database.
Extensive data mining of various social media to identify candidate profiles.
Domestic travel to assist with events and in support of the business (up to 15%).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, or related field is required.
5 plus years' experience recruiting positions providing Transportation Engineering Services for State Departments of Transportation (DOT) and Local Agencies, Water/Wastewater Engineering, Land Development.
5 to 10 years’ experience required in the social digital and recruitment arena.
5 plus years’ experience sourcing candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other similar/related sourcing tools.
5 years’ experience defining and implementing research and sourcing strategies for critical positions.
Preferred: 5 to 10 years’ experience sourcing technical talent across various planning, engineering & environmental consulting disciplines (Civil, Structural, Infrastructure, Transportation, Construction, Water/Wastewater, etc.).
5 plus years previous experience in planning, engineering and environmental consulting.
5 years’ industry knowledge with the ability to understand relevant skills, target companies and user groups.
SHRM Cert Professional (SHRM-CP) or PHR certification preferred.
Intermediate Level: Leadership, Problem-solving, MS Office Suite, Organization, Critical thinking.
Advanced Level: Communications, Negotiation, Presentation.
Required Behaviors: Innovative, Team Player, Enthusiastic, Detail Oriented.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay & Recognition
Market based, competitive compensation
Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
Comprehensive Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Company paid short-term and long-term disability
Company paid life insurance
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
Meaningful Work–Life Balance
Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you
Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Growth, Learning & Financial Security
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

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Hard Skills & Tools

recruitingsourcingdata miningresearch strategiescandidate screeninginterviewingsocial media sourcingBoolean searchingcandidate managementtransportation engineering

Soft Skills

leadershipproblem-solvingorganizationcritical thinkingcommunicationnegotiationpresentationteam playerenthusiasticdetail oriented

Certifications

SHRM Cert Professional (SHRM-CP)PHR certification