Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Us

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.

We are proud to be working with some of the region’s largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

About this Role

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy building relationships, then we have a role for you! Potelco, Inc. is looking to add a Talent Acquisition Specialist to the team in Sumner
, WA
, supporting hiring efforts for both Potelco and Infra Source.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the full recruiting lifecycle by sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, managing job postings, and delivering a positive hiring experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their HR or recruiting career who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a high-impact People Operations team within the utility construction industry.

The pay range for this role is $33-$40/hr, depending on experience.

What You'll Do

• Support full cycle recruiting efforts by sourcing candidates, screening applicants, and coordinating interviews.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and priorities.
• Conduct first interviews for all candidates, professionally representing company, and assessing candidates skill level.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates, ensuring a positive experience from first contact to onboarding.
• Support hiring managers with interview best practices, candidate assessment, and selection process.
• Stay up to date on state and federal laws in relation to hiring, best practices, and industry trends.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates across roles and operating companies.
• Leverage online platforms, networking, social media, community events, and job sites for proactive candidates, including but not limited to Linked In, Indeed, and Handshake.
• Manage job postings, applicant flow, and updates within the applicant tracking system (iCIMS).
• Help develop pipelines for technical and corporate roles.

• Support the preparation and delivery of offer letters and new hire documentation.
• Maintain accurate recruiting data, notes, and status updates within internal systems.
• Assist with continuous improvement of recruiting workflows, tools, and processes.

• Support Potelco and Infra Source culture and values through professionalism, responsiveness, and strong internal partnerships.
• Represent Potelco and Infra Source at career fairs, recruiting events, and internship outreach initiatives.
• Contribute to building a strong employer brand and candidate focused recruitment culture.

• Perform additional duties and tasks assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in customer service, administrative support, HR, or recruiting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust, maintain confidentiality, and work with professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook,…