Talent Research Partner

Engineering Economics, Inc.; Lakewood, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (employee-owned)

Health, dental, vision insurance

Remote-first company

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Engineering Economics, Inc. (EEI) is seeking a Talent Research Partner to identify and engage top talent, build relationships with hiring managers, and support EEI’s growing team.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, talent intelligence, and proactive candidate engagement in a remote-first environment. The position focuses on research-led recruitment, market insights, and personalized outreach to reflect EEI’s people‑first culture and employer brand, reporting to the Talent Acquisition

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in sourcing, recruiting, talent research, or related function.
• Strong sourcing and talent research skills including passive outreach and candidate engagement.
• Experience using ATS/HRIS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and multiple sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for technical and non-technical roles with Hiring Managers and TA Partners.
• Identify, engage, screen, and build relationships with active and passive candidates using multiple channels.
• Develop pipelines, campaigns, market research, talent mapping, and reporting to support current and future hiring needs.

Skills

Sourcing

Talent research

Candidate engagement

Communication

Confidentiality

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in HR or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS / HRIS

Boolean search

Recruiting technologies

Job description

Talent Research Partner

At EEI, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. As a rapidly growing engineering and commissioning firm, we are committed to attracting exceptional talent who align with our values, culture, and commitment to delivering world‑class service.

About the Position:

The Talent Research Partner plays a critical role in supporting EEI’s continued growth by identifying, engaging, and building relationships with top technical and professional talent across the organization. This role focuses primarily on talent research, sourcing strategy, and pipeline development while partnering closely with Hiring Managers and Talent Acquisition Partners to support EEI’s hiring initiatives.

This position is ideal for someone who is highly proactive, relationship‑driven, research‑oriented, and energized by connecting exceptional people with meaningful opportunities. The Talent Research Partner helps strengthen EEI’s recruiting capabilities through strategic sourcing, talent intelligence, market research, and personalized candidate engagement that reflects EEI’s people‑first culture and employer brand.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 / year

The above salary range is based on the Denver, Colorado labor market and subject to change based on location.

Location: Remote within 45 minutes of our Lakewood office.

Essential Responsibilities:

Talent Research & Sourcing

• Partner with Hiring Managers and Talent Acquisition Partners to develop and execute sourcing strategies for technical and non‑technical roles.
• Use Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and targeted outreach to identify, engage, screen, and build relationships with qualified active and passive candidates.
• Develop talent pipelines, sourcing campaigns, market research, talent mapping, and pipeline reporting to support current and future hiring needs.

Employer Brand & Candidate Engagement

• Serve as a cultural ambassador for EEI, ensuring our values, professionalism, and people‑first philosophy are reflected in every candidate interaction.
• Represent EEI at career fairs, networking events, industry conferences, and recruiting initiatives as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition, People Services, and hiring leaders to support recruiting initiatives and hiring priorities.

Professional Expectations

• Approach challenges with a solution-focused, relationship-centered mindset.
• Always handle sensitive information with integrity and maintain strict confidentiality.

Qualifications:

Required

• 2+ years of experience in sourcing, recruiting, talent research, talent acquisition support, or a related recruiting function.
• Strong sourcing and talent research skills, including passive outreach and candidate engagement strategies.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, recruiting technologies, and sourcing tools across multiple channels.
• Ability to build candidate pipelines, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with candidates, hiring leaders, and recruiting partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail and a relationship‑centered approach.
• Ability to handle sensitive candidate and organizational information with confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity.
• Currently authorized to work in the U.S. full‑time

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred, but not required.
• Experience supporting recruiting operations within a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• Familiarity with HRIS or ATS platforms; Paylocity experience is a plus.

Working Conditions:

Typical Travel: Minimal: 0%-15%, based on business needs

Work Environment: Typical office environment; occasional field interaction may be required.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods, work on a computer, and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Reports to: Talent Acquisition Manager

Supervisory duties: None

Partners with: Works closely with TA Team, People Services team, and hiring leaders.

About EEI

Engineering Economics, Inc. (EEI) is a recognized leader in facility and energy consulting. We deliver innovative, performance‑focused solutions that maximize building performance, extend system lifecycles, and reduce utility costs. This dedication has earned us trusted partnerships with Fortune 500 organizations, national healthcare networks, prestigious universities, and leading government agencies.

Nationally recognized for building commissioning and building performance, EEI also provides facility assessments, master planning, energy audits, and technical program management, supported by specialty teams serving healthcare, data, and mission‑critical facilities.

Our reputation is built by the people who lead our work every day. That’s why our values aren’t just words, they are lived out daily in how we make decisions, build trusted relationships, and deliver quality. As an employee‑owned company, we share success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), reflecting our commitment to building something meaningful together. And as EEI rapidly grows, we’re looking for talented people who want meaningful work, a supportive team, and room to grow.

Learn more at https://eeibuildingperformance.com/.

Benefits:

Taking care of our people is our highest priority. We’re committed to creating a workplace where our people are supported through meaningful connection, genuine care, and real opportunities to grow. That’s why we provide the benefits, tools, and resources our team needs to thrive and do their best work.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% employer funded
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Company‑paid LTD, STD, and basic life insurance
• Voluntary life, accident coverage, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Profit‑sharing + discretionary performance bonuses
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match; 100% immediate vesting
• Vacation + sick time
• Eight (8) paid + two (2) floating holidays
• Parental Leave
• Milestone Travel Award (Every 5 Years)
• Remote first company
• Paid certifications, seminars, and conferences
• Professional development opportunities

PEOPLE + BUILDING + PERFORMANCE

EEI is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and are committed to an inclusive culture. EEI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, martial status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

Engineering Economics, Inc. participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I-9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.

Attention Search Firms / Third-Party Recruiters:

EEI is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes for this role. Resumes submitted without a valid written search agreement are the sole property of EEI; no fee will be paid if a candidate is hired.