Talent Consultant, Remote, Engineering Experience

Talent Consultant – Engineering & Technical Recruiting (Embedded RPO / Talent Acquisition Consultant) Position Overview Ignite Human Capital is seeking an experienced Talent Consultant to support a leading engineering consulting organization through an embedded Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) engagement. This consultant will serve as a strategic talent acquisition partner responsible for attracting, engaging, and delivering engineering, sustainability, technical, and corporate talent across multiple offices and business units. The ideal consultant brings experience recruiting within consulting engineering, architecture, construction, MEP engineering, building systems, sustainability, infrastructure, environmental consulting, or professional services environments. This role requires a highly consultative recruiting professional capable of partnering directly with engineering leaders, project managers, and executive stakeholders to develop talent strategies and execute full-cycle recruiting initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts from intake through offer acceptance. Partner with engineering leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce planning needs and project-based hiring demands. Develop strategic sourcing plans for difficult-to-fill engineering and technical positions. Build talent pipelines within Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), Sustainability, Energy, and Building Systems disciplines. Conduct candidate assessments evaluating technical expertise, project experience, certifications, leadership capabilities, and cultural fit. Perform market mapping and competitive intelligence analysis across engineering consulting firms. Identify passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, industry associations, referrals, and targeted outreach. Coordinate interviews and manage communication throughout the hiring process. Advise stakeholders regarding compensation trends, labor market conditions, and candidate availability. Maintain ATS and recruiting data while providing recruiting analytics and reporting. Support diversity hiring, university recruiting, and workforce development initiatives. Promote employer branding efforts to attract top engineering and sustainability professionals. Typical Positions Supported Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineers I-IV Senior Mechanical Engineers Lead Mechanical Engineers Principal Mechanical Engineers HVAC Design Engineers Building Systems Engineers Project Engineers Engineering Managers Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineers I-IV Senior Electrical Engineers Lead Electrical Engineers Power Systems Engineers Lighting Design Engineers Technology Systems Engineers Low Voltage Engineers Engineering Managers Plumbing & Fire Protection Plumbing Design Engineers Senior Plumbing Engineers Lead Plumbing Engineers Fire Protection Engineers Building Systems Engineers Discipline Leads Sustainability & Energy Sustainability Specialists Energy Analysts Building Performance Analysts Decarbonization Consultants Net-Zero Specialists Climate & Resilience Consultants LEED Professionals WELL Accredited Professionals Digital Delivery & Design Technology BIM Specialists BIM Managers Digital Delivery Leads Revit Specialists Design Technology Professionals CAD Managers Engineering Technology Specialists Project & Operations Leadership Project Managers Senior Project Managers Program Managers Client Account Managers Studio Leaders Practice Leaders Operations Managers Regional Directors Corporate Functions Finance & Accounting Human Resources Talent Acquisition Marketing & Business Development IT & Technology Administrative Leadership Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of recruiting experience within engineering consulting, architecture, construction, infrastructure, environmental consulting, or technical professional services environments. Demonstrated success recruiting engineering and technical professionals from entry-level through executive leadership. Understanding of MEP engineering disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Technology Systems. Familiarity with professional licensing and certifications including PE, LEED AP, WELL AP, PMP, and related credentials. Strong sourcing and talent mapping capabilities. Experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, CRM systems, and modern recruiting technologies. Excellent stakeholder management and consultative communication skills. Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously while maintaining a high-touch candidate experience. Deliverables Engineering talent acquisition strategy Workforce planning support Candidate sourcing and market mapping Full-cycle recruiting execution Candidate assessment and screening Compensation benchmarking Talent pipeline development Diversity recruiting initiatives University recruiting support Executive search support Recruiting analytics and reporting Engagement Model The Talent Consultant operates as an embedded extension of the client's internal recruiting function, providing strategic talent acquisition expertise, proactive sourcing, workforce planning support, and full-cycle recruiting services for engineering, sustainability, technical, and corporate hiring needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ignite Human Capital