THE OPPORTUNITY:

Tetra Tech is hiring a Recruiter…. but not just any recruiter. We’re looking for someone passionate, creative, and eager to uncover top talent in the most unexpected places. If you chase leads others miss, think several steps ahead, and love the thrill of connecting hidden gems to meaningful work, we want you on our team.
This isn’t about filling seats. It’s about shaping the future of our engineering teams—driving smart strategy, crafting personalized outreach, and making high-impact hiring decisions. If you bring grit, intuition, and bold thinking, this role is yours to run with

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent recruiting experience; HR or Business degree preferred
• 8+ years of proven experience as a corporate recruiter, preferably within technical or engineering sectors
• Track record of successfully recruiting entry-, mid-, and senior-level professionals within the engineering vertical
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems; Taleo experience preferred
• Expert in sourcing both active and passive talent through LinkedIn and other social platforms, using strategic search techniques, filters, and engagement tools to uncover and connect with hard-to-reach candidates
• Skilled at partnering with and advising stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to manage the full recruitment lifecycle from intake to offer acceptance
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and data-driven team player with the ability to juggle multiple open roles
• Strategic, solution-oriented thinker with a forward-looking mindset
• Experience managing sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Remote work flexibility available

• Partner with hiring managers and HR colleagues to develop and implement effective, data-driven recruitment strategies that support business goals and elevate hiring outcomes.
• Own full-cycle recruiting for engineering and technical roles, from proactive sourcing to offer acceptance, with a strong emphasis on engaging passive talent.
• Ensure accurate data management and audit readiness by maintaining up-to-date candidate records and workflows in the applicant tracking system.
• Leverage platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and AI tools to identify top-tier candidates, craft personalized outreach, and build diverse, targeted pipelines.
• Write compelling job ads and outreach messaging to stand out in a competitive talent market.
• Manage a high volume of requisitions with agility, balancing urgency, detail orientation, and compliance in a fast-paced, metric-focused environment.
• Provide a seamless and thoughtful candidate experience through timely, clear communication and proactive coordination across every touchpoint.
• Build trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders to understand hiring needs, align expectations, and drive consistency in process and messaging.
• Monitor labor market trends, sourcing innovations, and recruitment tech to continuously refine your approach and introduce new tools and tactics.
• Support university programs to build brand awareness and grow early-career talent pipelines.