Energy Transition Recruiters for Hydrogen, CCS, and Renewables 

We’re Houston-based, but our energy transition recruiting spans nationally — engaging hard-to-reach hydrogen engineers, CCUS leaders, and renewable energy specialists.

While TLR Search is based in Houston, our reach is nationwide. We recruit across the U.S. for energy transition roles, from hydrogen engineers and carbon capture specialists to renewable energy leaders and project managers. Our local Houston network is strong, but most of our work connects us with innovators and technical experts nationwide — ensuring you have access to the right talent wherever your projects are based.

We recruit hydrogen and CCUS specialists by mapping the market around the work to be done—not just a job title.

We start with the work itself, not a title. Then we map the ecosystem around that work—operators, EPCs, vendors, and research footprints—to uncover the few people who’ve solved similar problems. Our outreach is context-led and precisely timed, which is why the right hydrogen and CCUS specialists respond.

We use an executive search approach tailored to energy transition — precise, psychology-driven, and built to engage hard-to-find specialists in hydrogen, CCUS, and renewables.

Our recruiting mirrors the precision our clients bring to complex projects. Instead of resume-shuffling, we apply an executive search methodology adapted for energy transition roles — blending industry insight, psychology-driven outreach, and retention strategies. The result: leaders and engineers who not only engage but accept offers and stay.

Yes. We help venture-backed and international companies make their first U.S. hires and build teams that thrive in new markets.

We’ve supported startups and international firms as they establish a U.S. presence. These searches require more than simply finding talent — they demand building confidence in your brand and connecting candidates to your mission. We deliver leaders and specialists who can thrive in uncharted territory and accelerate growth from day one.

We recruit engineers, commercial leaders, and project specialists in energy transition — including solar, wind, hydrogen, CCUS, and biofuels.

Our work spans technical and leadership roles that bring emerging energy projects to life. We place renewable energy engineers, hydrogen project leaders, CCUS process specialists, project directors, and business development executives — people who can move energy transition initiatives from concept to reality.

Yes. As sustainable energy recruiters, we support companies in clean tech, hydrogen, CCUS, and renewables.

We work with clean tech innovators and established energy companies investing in sustainability. From hydrogen engineers and CCUS specialists to renewable energy leaders, our sustainable energy recruitment process uncovers talent that drives real progress. We connect clients with people who can scale emerging technologies, strengthen teams, and deliver lasting results.

Diversity is built into our energy transition recruiting — 40% of our placements are from underrepresented groups, and 45% of candidate slates include women.

We don’t add candidates just to check a box. Our search process is intentionally inclusive, with outreach designed to identify every qualified professional — not just the most visible ones. The result is high-impact slates that strengthen innovation and reflect the diverse teams shaping the future of energy transition.

TLR Search is a woman-owned, Houston-based energy transition executive recruiter specializing in hard-to-find engineers, leaders, and specialists across hydrogen, CCUS, and renewables.

Many companies search for an “energy transition recruitment agency,” but when the role is critical and the talent is hard to reach, staffing models fall short. At TLR Search, we apply an executive search approach for high-stakes hires — the people who accelerate innovation and keep projects moving forward. That’s why hiring managers call us when they can’t afford another delay or another mis-hire.

If you’d like to compare firms, we’ve also created a resource : Top Energy Recruiters in Houston— which highlights firms often recognized as top energy transition recruiters as well as oil & gas and power specialists.