Technical Recruiter

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Schedule

Life Insurance

Job summary

ERock is seeking a Technical Recruiter to build high-impact pipelines for Engineering, IT, Automation and EPC roles. You will own proactive sourcing strategies, manage up to 10 active requisitions, and drive conversion through outreach and engagement across multiple channels.

This high-ownership role requires a data-driven mindset, exceptional communication, and strong collaboration with hiring managers to meet rapid hiring goals in a fast-paced energy tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing or recruiting in fast-paced environments.
• Proven experience supporting Engineering, IT, Automation, and EPC hiring.
• Ability to manage ~10 concurrent requisitions with strong pipeline activity.
• Proven track record of high-volume outreach with candidate engagement.
• Strong proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and sourcing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own proactive sourcing across Engineering, IT, Automation and EPC roles.
• Manage up to 10–15 active requisitions with conversion-ready pipelines.
• Generate candidate flow via LinkedIn messaging, email campaigns, referrals.
• Conduct outbound calls and direct candidate engagement to speed conversions.
• Screen and qualify candidates against role requirements before submission.
• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers on priorities and market data.
• Provide market intelligence on talent availability and compensation insights.
• Track outreach activity and pipeline metrics using ATS tools.
• Attend local job fairs and community outreach events.

Skills

5+ years experience

High-volume outreach

Candidate engagement

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Data-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS/CRM tools

Job description

Description

We are ERock!

ERock is a leader and innovator in distributed energy. ERock has responded to long-term trends in electricity by becoming the first smart-grid supplier to US energy consumers. The company installs, operates, and integrates its highly flexible, low-cost, and quick-response distributed generation to increase reliability and stability, reduce costs and decrease carbon footprint.

At ERock, our backup generators ensure that customers will never be without power, allowing their business to operate normally when there is an outage in the area. Our innovative approach provides customers with highly reliable, ultra-clean backup generation at a fraction of the cost of traditional backup solutions. We seek those who share our commitment to customer service, innovation, and ingenuity.

Role Overview:

The Technical Recruiter will be responsible for building high-impact talent pipelines and delivering qualified candidates across critical technical roles, including Engineering, IT, Automation & EPC. This role is measured on speed, quality, and consistency of pipeline generation, with a strong focus on proactive outreach, candidate engagement, and conversion.

This is a high-ownership, high-visibility role for a recruiter who thrives in fast-paced environments and is driven by results. The Technical Sourcing Recruiter will manage up to 10 active requisitions at a time, owning pipeline health, outreach strategy, and candidate engagement to consistently deliver against hiring goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and drive proactive sourcing strategies across Engineering, IT, Automation, and O&M roles, focusing on niche and hard-to-fill skill sets
• Manage up to 10 - 15 active requisitions simultaneously, maintaining strong, conversion-ready pipelines for each role
• Generate consistent candidate flow through high-volume outreach, including LinkedIn messaging, email campaigns, networking, and referrals
• Conduct outbound calls and direct candidate engagement to increase response rates and accelerate pipeline conversion
• Identify, engage, and convert both passive and active candidates through targeted outreach and follow-ups
• Conduct initial screening and qualification to ensure candidates meet technical and role requirements before submission
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to align on priorities, candidate profiles, and market conditions
• Provide real-time market intelligence, including talent availability, compensation insights, and competitor activity
• Track outreach activity, response rates, pipeline health, and conversion metrics using ATS and sourcing tools
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience through timely communication, follow-ups, and professional engagement
• Continuously optimize outreach strategies, messaging, and sourcing channels to improve efficiency and results
• Attending and organizing local job fairs, hiring events, military recruiting events, and community outreach

Requirements

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing or recruiting in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Proven experience supporting Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical), IT, Automation, Project Management & O&M hiring
• Demonstrated ability to manage ~10 + concurrent requisitions while maintaining strong pipeline activity and quality
• Proven track record of high-volume outreach (messages, emails, and calls) with strong candidate engagement and conversion rates
• Strong proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to track outreach metrics, pipeline conversion, and time-to-slate
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and execute with urgency
• Physical requirements and working conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience sourcing within power generation, energy, EPC, or industrial/manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and CRM tools
• Experience with talent mapping, competitive intelligence, and workforce planning
• Experience working in high-growth or scaling organizations
• Strong Excel/ reporting experience is a plus

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Hybrid Work Schedule!
• Cool Open-Office Concept

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ERock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.

At ERock, we embrace diversity, including all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — to name a few. We understand and recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our business. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values specifically our value of “The Team” which includes “Mutual Respect, Openness, and Honesty.”