Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Executive Recruitment Solutions
Global Talent Resources (GTR) is a national leader in executive recruitment for the electric utility industry. With over 15 years of experience, we specialize in connecting top-tier engineering and leadership talent with power delivery companies. Our proven approach combines deep industry knowledge, a vast network of professionals, and flexible staffing solutions tailored to client needs. We prioritize speed and quality to meet talent demands in a competitive market, offering retained, contingent, and contract-to-hire services. Our team understands the technical and cultural requirements of the power sector, ensuring candidates align with organizational goals.By maintaining a relationship-driven methodology, we foster long-term partnerships that deliver mutual benefits. GTRs expertise spans leadership roles, substation, transmission, and distribution engineering, as well as advanced services like SCADA and power systems planning. Our commitment to excellence has earned trust from utilities, consulting firms, and industry leaders nationwide. We pride ourselves on integrity, transparency, and a client-centric focus that drives successful placements. With a track record of solving complex staffing challenges, GTR remains dedicated to advancing careers and strengthening the power delivery sector.
Services
Leadership Recruitment
Substation Engineering
Transmission Engineering
Distribution Engineering
Advanced Services
Highlights and features
- We specialize in executive recruitment for the electric utility industry.
- Our team has over 15 years of experience in power delivery engineering recruitment.
- We offer flexible staffing solutions: retained, contingent, and contract-to-hire.
- Our relationship-driven approach ensures long-term partnerships and mutual benefits.
- We understand technical and cultural requirements for leadership and engineering roles.
What people say
Exceptional job vetting talent
Thorough and timely service
Invaluable personnel strategies
Qualified candidates presented
Great experience working
Services
Leadership Recruitment
We identify exceptional leaders for executive roles in the electric utility industry. Our process ensures candidates possess strategic vision and technical expertise to drive organizational success. Clients benefit from tailored searches that align leadership qualities with company culture and long-term goals.
Substation Engineering
Our recruitment focuses on substation engineers with expertise in AIS/GIS systems and voltage ranges from 2.4kV to 500kV. We prioritize candidates who ensure reliability and innovation in critical infrastructure projects for utilities and consulting firms.
Transmission Engineering
We connect clients with transmission line engineers experienced in overhead and underground systems, including wood, steel, and concrete structures. Our candidates meet diverse technical demands across 69kV to 500kV projects.
Distribution Engineering
Our recruitment targets distribution engineers skilled in design, storm hardening, and integrating renewable energy resources. Clients gain access to professionals adept at modernizing grid infrastructure and enhancing system resilience.
Advanced Services
We source experts in SCADA/EMS, relay protection, and power system studies, including NERC compliance. Our candidates support complex technical projects requiring precision and adherence to industry standards for utilities and consultants.
People
Mike Ellis
Managing Director
With over a decade of executive recruitment experience, Mike Ellis specializes in matching industry leaders with power sector clients. His approach emphasizes listening to client needs and leveraging a vast professional network for strategic placements.
Pete Schimpke
Principal T&D Consultant
Pete Schimpke brings 40+ years of utility industry experience, including roles from engineer to director. His expertise spans protective relays, transmission planning, and executive-level presentations, offering clients insights from both hiring and candidate perspectives.
Maritza Collins
Project Coordinator
Maritza Collins manages administrative, marketing, and HR tasks at GTR, utilizing 25 years of organizational expertise to streamline recruitment processes and support team efficiency.
Amy Wilkinson
Project Coordinator
Amy Wilkinson assists with recruiting efforts, leveraging prior experience from a management consulting firm to coordinate interviews and communications for seamless candidate and client interactions.
Kathy Hunt
Data Manager
Kathy Hunt ensures GTRs data systems remain accurate and up-to-date, applying problem-solving skills honed during her career in education to support efficient talent acquisition processes.
Questions
What industries does GTR specialize in?
GTR focuses exclusively on the electric utility industry, including power delivery engineering, leadership roles, and advanced technical services.
What staffing solutions do you offer?
We provide retained, contingent, contract-to-hire, and large-scale recruitment solutions tailored to clients' specific needs in the power sector.
How do you ensure cultural fit for placements?
Our team conducts in-depth assessments of both technical skills and organizational alignment, leveraging industry knowledge to match candidates with company values.
Do you work with international clients?
While our primary focus is the U.S. market, our network and expertise support recruitment needs across global power delivery sectors.
What support do candidates receive?
Candidates gain access to career guidance, resume resources, and interview preparation to enhance their competitiveness in the job market.
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Olukoga Akinsola
Aug 23, 2019
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The GTR team is a great team. Led by Mike Ellis, they have at different times in my career placed me with wonderful opportunities. In search of new talent or new opportunities, you can never go wrong with GTR.
