Senior Technical Recruiter

Rrc-Power-and-Energ; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

Job summary

RRC is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to build a talent pipeline for U.S. and Canada energy projects from our Austin/Round Rock office. You will partner with engineering leaders, lead full-cycle recruitment across disciplines, and help onboard new hires while improving processes and metrics.

You will collaborate with hiring teams to understand project requirements, source top engineers, and ensure a positive candidate experience while maintaining compliant HR practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in full life cycle technical recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Develop recruiting strategy and partner with hiring managers.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment across engineering disciplines and geographic markets.
• Coordinate interviews, offer process, and onboarding in collaboration with HR.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates including passive candidates.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and continuously improve processes.

Skills

Full life cycle recruitment

Engineering recruitment

Stakeholder management

Passive candidate sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

RRC is seeking a talented Senior Technical Recruiter to help us build the future of U.S. and Canada energy production from our Austin/Round Rock, Texas office.RRC is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that specializes in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, throughout the United States and Canada. Founded in 2007, RRC provides a culture where employees are valued while contributing to meaningful projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the evolving energy production landscape.RRC CORE VALUESMust understand and personify RRC’s core values:Client Satisfaction – understands the goal of always exceeding our client’s expectations.Employee Happiness – able to work well with others, communicate clearly with coworkers, promote a positive work environment, and mediate conflicts between team members.Quality Work - able to take ownership, work independently, prioritize workload, and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneously.Above and Beyond - versatile, flexible, able to anticipate the needs of the company, take the initiative, and willing to go out of your way to assist others.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESRecruiting Strategy and Hiring Manager PartnershipCollaborate regularly with department managers to identify current and anticipated recruiting needs and develop efficient, strategic, and effective staffing plans.Understand department priorities, project requirements, and business growth plans to align recruiting efforts with operational needs.Maintain current information on open positions, communicate candidate status and search progress, and present qualified, pre-screened candidates to hiring managers.Advise hiring managers on sourcing approaches, candidate availability, position requirements, and potential barriers to hiring.Assist hiring managers in creating and updating job descriptions that accurately reflect responsibilities, technical qualifications, and required experience.Develop, manage, and continuously improve departmental recruiting processes to support consistent and effective hiring practices.Full-Cycle Recruitment and Candidate AssessmentLead recruitment administration and execution, including sourcing, résumé review, pre-screening, interviewing, hiring manager coordination, offer support, and onboarding management.Recruit qualified engineering and technical professionals across all disciplines, including specialized and hard-to-fill roles.Evaluate applicant qualifications through phone screenings, interviews, analysis of candidate responses, and comparison of experience and credentials with job requirements.Assess relevant technical knowledge, project experience, professional licensure, consulting experience, and communication skills.Coordinate interviews, gather timely hiring manager feedback, and support consistent candidate evaluation and selection.Verify professional references when appropriate and coordinate required pre-employment steps in partnership with Human Resources.Manage the onboarding process in collaboration with Corporate Talent Acquisition Manager, hiring managers, and other internal teams to support a smooth transition from candidate to employee.Talent Sourcing and Pipeline DevelopmentDevelop and implement recruiting strategies across multiple platforms and resources, including professional networks, employee referrals, industry associations, universities, job boards, and direct outreach.Build and maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates to address immediate openings and anticipated hiring needs.Engage passive candidates and cultivate long-term relationships with engineering and technical professionals.Expand outreach to attract a broad, diverse pool of qualified candidates and support fair, consistent hiring practices.Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external recruiting sources to achieve staffing goals.Partner with HR and department leaders on talent attraction and retention initiatives that strengthen the organization’s ability to build and retain high-performing teams.Candidate Experience and Recruiting AdministrationCreate a positive candidate experience from initial contact through final disposition and onboarding.Ensure all candidates receive timely communication, appropriate updates, and a final response regarding their candidacy.Clearly communicate position expectations, the firm’s culture, career opportunities, and the value of joining the organization.Maintain accurate and timely candidate records, recruiting activity, and hiring documentation in the applicant tracking system.Coordinate recruiting activities and follow-up to keep searches moving efficiently and prevent gaps in communication.Recruiting Analytics and Process ImprovementCollect, compile, and analyze recruiting data, including candidate demographics and hiring activity, to inform recruitment plans and evaluate outreach effectiveness.Monitor recruiting metrics such as pipeline activity, time to fill, source effectiveness, offer acceptance, and candidate conversion.Provide hiring updates and actionable insights to department managers and leadership.Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows, tools, reporting, and coordination.Help enhance and maintain the organization’s HR functions, with particular emphasis on developing and managing an effective recruiting process.Broader Human Resources SupportAssist with other HR responsibilities as needed, including employee orientation, performance management, training, and employee relations.Partner with the HR team to support a consistent employee experience and effective handoffs between recruiting, onboarding, and ongoing employee support.Handle candidate and employee information with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred5+ years’ experience, preferably in full life cycle technical recruiting, human resources, or similar field.Experience recruiting across multiple engineering disciplines, offices, or geographic markets.Familiarity with professional engineering licensure, technical certifications, and consulting project-delivery roles.Experience recruiting project managers, senior technical specialists, practice leaders, and business development professionals.Experience managing onboarding and supporting broader HR functions.Experience improving recruiting processes, reporting, employer branding, or workforce planning.BENEFITSRRC is committed to investing in talented employees because we recognize that healthy, happy employees provide the best path to sustaining a successful business. RRC offers competitive salaries and benefits for full-time employees, including:Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balanceHealth, dental, and vision insurance401k matchingRRC thanks you for your interest in joining RRC. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Visit our website www.RRCcompanies.com for more information.No recruiters or staffing firms please.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.