Technical Recruiter

Edgewater Technical Associates • Oak Ridge, TN

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Technical Recruiter to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a recruiting professional who thrives in fast-paced technical environments and is passionate about connecting exceptional talent with meaningful projects that support critical national initiatives. Edgewater is a leading professional and technical services firm supporting engineering, construction, and workforce solutions across the Department of Energy (DOE) complex and commercial sectors nationwide. Our success is built on two priorities: delivering exceptional service to our clients and creating rewarding careers for our employees. If you are energized by sourcing hard-to-find technical talent, building strategic relationships, and making a direct impact on organizational growth, we want to hear from you. The Technical Recruiter will drive all recruitment efforts and processes including sourcing candidates, reviewing applicants, evaluating position requirements, conducting prescreening interviews, and assisting in the interview process between the candidate and our clients. The Technical Recruiter should also be innovative and possess a creative problem-solving mindset with the ability to thrive in a rapidly growing and continuously changing environment.

Requirements

• Two (2) to ten (10) + years of relevant recruiting experience, preferably supporting engineering, nuclear, or DOE-related industries.
• Experience using ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and modern recruiting tools.
• Strong technical skills in PC operating systems; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook), data entry, and database management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Self-starter capable of working independently in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Proven success sourcing and placing difficult-to-fill technical positions.
• Experience recruiting engineers and technical personnel across the DOE complex.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• Experience supporting government contractors or highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for technical and professional positions
• Receive, prioritize, and process technical job requisitions
• Source, screen, interview, and submit qualified candidates to clients
• Build proactive talent pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, networking, referrals, and other sourcing strategies
• Develop creative recruiting strategies to attract passive and high-demand talent
• Coordinate and support the interview process between candidates and hiring teams
• Maintain accurate recruiting activity, candidate tracking, and reporting metrics
• Build and maintain a strong database of qualified candidates for future opportunities
• Support recruiting initiatives for the Oak Ridge Regional Office while contributing to company-wide hiring efforts
• Enhance recruiting processes and contribute ideas that improve team performance and operational efficiency

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions
• 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree