Recruiter - Engineering & Energy

Tetra Tech; Arvada (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Recruiter – Engineering & Energy to support our engineering teams in the Metro Denver area and across the U.S. and Canada.

The role emphasizes direct sourcing, passive candidate engagement, and strong collaboration with hiring managers to meet evolving business needs. Ideal candidates will have 4–8 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, familiarity with engineering sectors, and proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS tools.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably technical or engineering roles.
• Experience in engineering consulting, oil and gas, energy, or industrial sectors is a plus.
• Proven ability to directly source and engage passive candidates beyond postings.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: manage intake, postings, sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and acceptance.
• Direct Sourcing & Passive Candidate Engagement: identify and engage experienced professionals not actively seeking roles.
• Technical Recruitment: cover mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil, process engineering, and project management roles.
• Hiring Manager Partnership: advise on recruitment strategies, compensation, timelines, and candidate selection.
• Multi-Office Recruitment: handle priorities across Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, BC, Alberta.
• Candidate Experience & Reporting: ensure a positive experience and maintain talent networks; track progress in ATS.

Skills

Full-Cycle Recruitment

Direct Sourcing

Passive Candidate Eng.

Technical Recruitment

Hiring Manager Partnering

ATS Proficiency

MS Office

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Recruiter – Engineering & Energy

Location: Metro Denver, Colorado | Hybrid Work Arrangement

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced and motivated Recruiter – Engineering & Energy to support our engineering consulting teams primarily located in the Metro Denver area, as well as other regional offices across the United States and Canada.

This position is ideal for a resourceful, self-directed recruiter who enjoys building relationships, identifying technical talent, and partnering with hiring managers to meet evolving business needs.

The successful candidate will have strong full-cycle recruitment experience, with a particular emphasis on direct sourcing and engaging passive candidates. You will play an important role in attracting engineers, designers, project managers, and technical leaders to support our growing engineering consulting business, with a focus on the energy, oil and gas, and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Independently manage the recruitment process, including intake meetings, job posting development, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and acceptance.
• Direct Sourcing & Passive Candidate Engagement: Proactively identify, approach, and engage experienced technical professionals who may not be actively seeking new opportunities. Develop creative sourcing strategies and build talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs.
• Technical Recruitment: Recruit across a range of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, civil, structural, process engineering, and project management. Develop an understanding of technical roles, industry requirements, and the qualifications needed for successful placements.
• Hiring Manager Partnership: Build strong relationships with technical managers and business leaders. Provide guidance on recruitment strategies, talent availability, compensation competitiveness, candidate selection, and realistic hiring timelines.
• Multi-Office Recruitment Support: Independently manage competing recruitment priorities and multiple searches across geographically dispersed offices. Primary regions include Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, British Columbia, and Alberta.
• Candidate Experience & Relationship Management: Deliver a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. Maintain relationships with prospective candidates and develop talent networks for future opportunities.
• Recruitment Systems & Reporting: Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment activity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Track recruitment progress, communicate hiring updates, and identify opportunities to improve recruitment effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably involving technical or engineering positions.
• Previous recruitment experience within engineering consulting, oil and gas, energy, or industrial sectors is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated success in direct sourcing and engaging passive candidates, rather than relying primarily on applicants responding to job postings.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and other candidate sourcing tools.
• Ability to independently manage multiple recruitment assignments, balance competing priorities, and deliver results with limited supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and business leaders.
• Sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to recruitment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to handle confidential employee, candidate, and business information with professionalism and discretion.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment background screening and drug and alcohol testing.

Additional Position Information

Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000 annually based on full time staff.

Tetra Tech considers various factors when determining compensation, including geographic location, qualifications, licensure, certifications, relevant experience, and skills aligned with business needs.

Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week) or 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week).

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with regular in-office collaboration at both of our Metro Denver locations:

• 5620 Ward Road, Suite 200, Arvada, CO 80002
• 115 Inverness Drive East, Suite 300, Englewood, CO 80112

Benefits: This staff position offers comprehensive benefits designed to support employees' health, well-being, and long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; term life insurance; disability and accidental death and dismemberment coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Health Savings Accounts (HSA); paid time off; a 401(k) retirement plan; and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Life at Tetra Tech

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With approximately 25,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, and design sustainable and resilient infrastructure.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans. We invite applications from all interested parties.

Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

Additional Information

• Organization: 221 LDI