Permanent placement recruiting
Direct Hire Staffing for Energy and Technical Teams
Energy Talent Search fills full-time, permanent roles across oil and gas, mining, renewables, manufacturing, technology and finance. Based in Denver, hiring across the US.
- Permanent hires screened for skills, culture and staying power
- We headhunt passive talent, not just active applicants
- Entry-level through C-suite roles, all in one partner
Denver-based boutique recruiters with decades of energy sector experience.
Prefer to talk? Call (720) 260-4250
Tell us about the role you need filled
Share a few details and a recruiter will follow up with next steps for your search.
What you get with our direct hire staffing
Reach the talent job boards miss
We headhunt passive professionals who are doing the work today and are not scrolling job ads.
Less hiring risk
Thorough screening and a careful placement process help you avoid a costly wrong hire.
People who fit your team
We match on culture and values, not just a resume, so new hires settle in and stay.
Faster, better matches
Deep energy industry knowledge means we understand the role the first time you explain it.
Every level covered
From entry-level technicians to C-level leaders, one partner handles the whole search.
Straight answers
Honesty and transparency guide our work. If we are not the right fit, we refer you to an agency that is.
Direct hire roles we fill
Direct hire staffing means we find the person, you hire them on your payroll as a permanent employee. We source, screen and present candidates, then support you through offer and start date.
Our focus is the energy sector and the industries that support it. That specialty is why we can find niche technical talent that general staffing agencies struggle to reach.
- Oil and gas roles across upstream, midstream and downstream
- Mining operations and engineering professionals
- Solar and wind energy roles for renewable projects
- Engineers and technical specialists for hard-to-fill positions
- Accounting, finance and fiscal manager roles
- Technology and IT staff for energy companies
- Manufacturing and construction hires
- Executive search for C-level and leadership seats
- Contract and project-based consultants when a permanent hire is not the fit
How your search works
Tell us the role
Send the job details, level and location. We ask about your team, culture and must-have skills.
We go find the talent
We headhunt passive candidates, screen them against your needs and send you a short list worth your time.
You interview and hire
We coordinate interviews, share honest feedback and support the offer through to the start date.
Frequently asked questions
How is direct hire staffing priced?
Pricing depends on the role, the level and how many seats you need filled. Tell us what you are hiring for and we will walk you through terms before any work begins.
Do you also offer contract staffing?
Yes. Along with direct hire placement, we provide contract and project-based staffing, including engineering talent and project consultants for energy projects.
Which industries do you recruit for?
Oil and gas, mining, renewable energy such as solar and wind, technology, manufacturing, construction, and accounting and finance. We do not recruit for healthcare, legal, hospitality or retail.
Where can you place candidates?
We recruit across the United States, with a focus on Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, California and the Western US. We do not handle placements outside the US.
Can you fill a role we have struggled with?
That is our specialty. We headhunt passive candidates for niche engineering, technical and other hard-to-fill positions that rarely respond to job postings.
Will you take on a single opening?
Tell us what you need. We handle single searches, full-service recruitment and long-term talent pipeline development. If we are not the right fit, we will point you to an agency that is.
Ready to fill that seat with the right person?
Send us the role and a recruiter will get back to you with a plan for your direct hire search. Call (720) 260-4250 or use the form.
- Permanent hires screened for skills, culture and staying power
- We headhunt passive talent, not just active applicants
- Entry-level through C-suite roles, all in one partner
Prefer to talk? Call (720) 260-4250