Senior/Lead Recruiter – Infrastructure

Fuse Energy

Senior/Lead Recruiter focusing on building a talent acquisition strategy for energy infrastructure. Joining a renewable energy startup dedicated to delivering renewable energy rapidly.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop tailored sourcing strategies to engage top-tier talent from major data center operators, renewable energy developers, and the power/grid sector.
Screen and assess candidates for both specialized technical excellence and cultural alignment.
Run high-velocity, high-quality hiring processes: drive pipeline activity, facilitate post-interview debriefs, and ensure a seamless candidate experience.
Negotiate offers and close world-class talent in highly competitive US infrastructure and energy markets.
Partner closely with hiring managers and department heads to deeply understand their technical requirements, hiring needs, and timelines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a heavy focus on technical or energy infrastructure in high-growth or startup environments.
Proven track record filling critical upstream roles, including Grid Interconnection, Data Center/Renewable Project Development, Land Acquisition, or High-Voltage/Substation Engineering.
Proven ability to identify and close candidates with niche, highly competitive engineering and infrastructure skill sets in the US market.
Ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and candidates, acting as a trusted talent advisor rather than just a process manager.
Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills across all levels of an organization, from technical engineering leads to executives.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to compel and pitch experienced infrastructure professionals on a high-growth startup mission.
Experience with modern ATS tools, pipeline reporting, and data-driven recruiting practices to keep hiring velocity high.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Biannual bonus scheme
Fully expensed tech to match your needs
Paid annual leave
Opportunity to work closely with senior business leaders and exposure to building a global energy business

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

full-cycle recruitingtechnical recruitingcandidate assessmentnegotiationpipeline activity managementdata-driven recruitingrelationship buildinginfluencing skillscommunication skills

Soft Skills

trusted talent advisorcollaborationcultural alignmentcandidate experienceexecutive communication