Lead Talent Acquisition Partner – Water Business

Michael Baker International

. Manage end-to-end recruitment for professional, technical, engineering, and corporate positions supporting the Water business .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment within the water/wastewater and environmental engineering sectors, utilizing data-driven strategies and advanced sourcing techniques to attract top talent. Proficient in workforce planning, resource management, and compliance with employment laws while fostering strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Recruiting ExperienceWater/Wastewater Sector ExpertiseApplicant Tracking Systems ProficiencyData-Driven Recruitment StrategiesStrong Consultative Skills

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingSourcing Passive TalentWorkforce PlanningResource ManagementRecruiting Metrics and AnalyticsTalent Acquisition StrategiesCompliance with Employment LawsProject ManagementData Integrity ManagementHeadcount Forecasting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsContinuous Improvement Mindset

Tools & Technologies

LinkedIn RecruiterApplicant Tracking SystemsOracle Recruiting CloudCRM PlatformsSourcing Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

AIRS CertificationSHRM CertificationHRCI CertificationLinkedIn Recruiter Certification

Industry Keywords

Water BusinessEnvironmental EngineeringCivil InfrastructureTalent CommunitiesEmployer BrandingDiversity RecruitingLabor Market InsightsRecruiting Best PracticesTalent AvailabilityCompensation Trends

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end recruitment for professional, technical, engineering, and corporate positions supporting the Water business
Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies
Drive a seamless candidate experience from initial outreach through offer acceptance
Develop proactive sourcing strategies to identify and engage top talent, including water/wastewater and environmental engineering candidates
Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, networking, referrals, and other sourcing channels
Build and maintain talent communities for critical and recurring hiring needs
Serve as a strategic advisor to Water hiring managers and business stakeholders
Provide insights on labor market conditions, talent availability, compensation trends, and recruiting best practices
Influence hiring decisions with data-driven recommendations and market intelligence
Utilize recruiting metrics and analytics to improve hiring outcomes
Explore new sourcing tools, technologies, and talent attraction strategies
Support employer branding, diversity recruiting, and talent acquisition initiatives
Maintain compliance with employment laws, policies, and recruiting procedures
Document recruiting activities within company systems and ensure data integrity
Partner with Water leaders and project managers to track staff utilization, availability, and project assignments
Support resource allocation and staffing decisions balancing project demands, employee capacity, and development goals
Maintain and help build resourcing and utilization reports and dashboards
Collaborate on headcount forecasting and workforce planning aligned to project pipelines and growth targets
Identify staffing gaps and succession needs across technical and professional Water roles
Support organizational structure updates, promotions, and internal mobility processes
Align staffing plans with budgets and project financials
Provide regular reporting to Water leadership on recruiting pipeline health and workforce metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including experience recruiting for the water/wastewater, environmental, or civil infrastructure sector
Strong consultative skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
Expertise in sourcing passive talent and developing creative recruiting strategies
Experience using applicant tracking systems, CRM platforms, and LinkedIn Recruiter
Some exposure to resource management, workforce planning, or operational/staffing functions within a professional services or project-based organization
Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
A data-driven mindset and passion for continuous improvement
Experience with Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC) or other enterprise ATS platforms preferred
Professional certifications such as AIRS, SHRM, HRCI, or LinkedIn Recruiter certifications preferred
Experience supporting workforce planning, resource management systems, and strategic talent initiatives preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits
Equal employment opportunity
Drug-free workplace
Pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks