Recruiter

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

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges.  Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world.  For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.  Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.  Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference.  Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary:

The Recruiter plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s mission by attracting and hiring high-quality engineering and technical talent. This position partners closely with hiring managers and HR colleagues to deliver data-driven, compliant, and effective recruiting strategies that align with business goals. By owning the full-cycle recruiting process and proactively engaging passive talent, the Recruiter helps ensure teams are staffed with the expertise needed to deliver impactful projects and support continued organizational growth.

Essential Functions:

• The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Partner with hiring managers and HR colleagues to develop and execute effective, data-driven recruitment strategies aligned with business goals and workforce needs.

• Own full-cycle recruiting for engineering and technical roles, from proactive sourcing and candidate engagement through offer acceptance.

• Leverage platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, job boards, AI tools, and recruiter-driven social channels to identify, engage, and convert passive talent into qualified candidates.

• Write compelling job advertisements and personalized outreach messaging across digital and social platforms to differentiate roles in competitive talent markets.

• Manage a high volume of requisitions with agility, balancing speed, accuracy, and compliance in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment.

• Ensure accurate data management and audit readiness by maintaining timely, complete candidate records and workflows within the applicant tracking system.

• Provide a seamless and thoughtful candidate experience through clear communication, timely follow-up, and proactive coordination across all stages of the hiring process.

• Build trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders to clarify hiring needs, align expectations, and maintain consistency in recruiting processes and messaging.

• Monitor labor market trends, sourcing innovations, and recruitment technologies to continuously refine strategies and introduce new tools or approaches. 

• Support university and early-career programs to strengthen employer brand visibility and develop future talent pipelines.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional recruiting experience.

• Eight or more years of proven experience as a corporate or in-house recruiter, with demonstrated success supporting technical or engineering-focused roles.

• Strong track record of recruiting entry-, mid-, and senior-level professionals within engineering or other highly technical disciplines.

• Hands-on experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from intake and proactive sourcing through offer negotiation and acceptance.

• Advanced sourcing expertise, including the ability to identify and engage both active and passive talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques, and recruiter-driven social platforms.

• Experience partnering with and advising hiring managers and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Proficiency using Applicant Tracking Systems to manage candidate workflows, ensure data accuracy, and maintain compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience recruiting within engineering, infrastructure, environmental, or professional services organizations.
• Familiarity with Taleo or similar enterprise-level Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Experience leveraging recruitment analytics, market insights, and technology tools to inform sourcing strategy and improve hiring outcomes.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer and participating in virtual meetings

• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, navigating applicant tracking systems, and using standard office equipment

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, by phone, and via video conferencing

• Occasional standing, walking, or light lifting of materials up to approximately 15 pounds, such as laptops or files.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

• Primarily an office and/or remote work environment with standard business hours

• Work involves prolonged screen time and use of multiple digital systems simultaneously

• May include collaboration across time zones, requiring flexibility in scheduling meetings

• Occasional travel to office locations, career fairs, or team meetings as needed

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.

• Merit-based financial rewards.

• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.

• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.

• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. 

Salary: NYC – $90k to $120k, Seattle, WA – $85k to $115k  

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000