Engineering Recruiters for Energy, Oil & Gas, and Chemical Companies
Helping companies hire engineers who solve real-world challenges across energy, chemical, and industrial sectors.
Engineering Recruiters for Hard-to-Fill Technical & Leadership Talent
We connect you with engineering professionals others can’t reach, and get them to engage.
We build every search from the ground up — shaped by your priorities, culture, and market realities.
We go beyond resumes to map where the right engineers are, what captures their attention, and how to guide them from first conversation to signed offer.
This blueprint consistently delivers the engineering talent others overlook.
Engineering Recruiters for Oil & Gas, Energy, and Chemicals
Built for the Real Demands of Engineering Hiring
At TLR Search, we are a woman-owned, Houston-based engineering recruiting firm. We use an executive search methodology to fill critical roles just below the C-suite for oil & gas, chemical, and energy companies.
We specialize in high-stakes searches where speed and precision are essential.
Many of our clients and referrals come from industry leaders who trust our track record.
We place engineers and technical specialists who thrive in complex, mission-critical environments.
Hiring for Precision, Safety, and Measurable Impact
In engineering, every hiring decision touches safety, uptime, compliance, and performance.
Whether you’re building capital projects, designing new processes, modernizing manufacturing, or staffing emerging technologies, the talent pool is narrow.
The cost of a mis-hire is high.
Why Our Clients Choose Us
We design each search around your priorities, culture, and timeline.
Then we execute with targeted outreach, precise timing, and sector fluency to engage selective engineers who don’t respond to job posts.
We find the people others can’t and get them to say yes.
Proven Expertise & DEI Commitment
As a woman-owned executive search firm, we build inclusion into every search.
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40% of placements come from underrepresented groups—an outcome of casting a wide net to surface all qualified talent
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Diverse engineering talent pipelines for technical specialists, leaders, and innovators
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Industry-leading retention rates on placed engineers and leaders.
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Disciplines placed include petroleum, chemical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers.
More Than a Hire — A Long-Term Fit
Every search begins with alignment — a shared picture of success for the leader, the team, and the hire.
We stay engaged through the offer and start process to ensure your new hire joins successfully and is positioned to deliver impact from day one. Every placement is backed by our guarantee.
Ready to build your team for the future? Let's talk.
Proven Results Across Our Search Work As Engineering Recruiters
We track and analyze performance across all of our searches, spanning engineering, chemical, commercial, and executive roles. These results demonstrate our consistent ability to deliver better outcomes for our clients, including those hiring top engineering talent.
Faster Engineering Hires, Less Downtime
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Our streamlined recruitment process shortens search timelines by 10%, helping engineering teams fill critical roles faster and reduce costly delays in projects and operations.
60% Engagement Rate in Specialized Engineering Talent Pools
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In 40+ years combined retained search experience for engineering, technical sales, and leadership roles requiring an engineering background, we’ve consistently achieved engagement rates of 60% or higher. Engineers respond because we speak their language, understand their work, and lead with substance.
Access to Hidden Engineering Talent
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The best engineers aren’t applying to job ads. Many of our placements come from high-performing professionals who weren’t actively looking but were intrigued by the right opportunity, because we know how to spot potential and build trust.
Better Representation, Stronger Teams
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Forty percent of our engineering placements come from underrepresented backgrounds, and 45% of the candidate slates we present include women, far exceeding industry norms. Our work in Houston’s women-in-energy community provides us with direct access to a diverse group of technically skilled engineers.
Bilingual Engineers for Global-Ready Teams
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22% of our overall candidate pool is bilingual, enabling companies to communicate effectively across regions, build trust with clients, and lead more effectively in multicultural environments.
Engineers & Technical Professionals We Recruit
We specialize in placing engineering and technical professionals across energy, chemical, and industrial sectors. Our focus areas include, but are not limited to, the following roles:
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Reservoir Engineers
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Drilling Engineers
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Production Engineers
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Petroleum Engineers
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Completions Engineers
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Chemical Engineers
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Manufacturing Engineers
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Project Managers (with engineering expertise)
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Project Development Professionals
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Business Development Leaders (in technical industries)
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Proposal Development Specialists (engineering background required)
Engineering Roles We’ve Successfully Placed
We’ve earned the trust of growing companies to recruit and place top-tier talent in roles such as:
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Executives
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Engineering Leaders
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Technical Specialists
Whether it’s a strategic hire for an emerging division or a critical contributor in a high-stakes environment, we deliver professionals who match the technical demands and the culture of your team.
Case Study Snapshot: Reservoir Engineer Driving Long-Term Value
A public E&P company needed a Reservoir Engineer who could operate independently, contribute immediately, and thrive in a lean, fast-paced environment.
We engaged a niche pool of candidates with expertise in shale and unconventional resources, ultimately placing a high-impact hire who stayed for over five years, earned a promotion, and helped increase reserves by 48%.
Oil and Gas Engineering Testimonials
Client Perspective: VP, Reservoir Engineering
“Kimberly was both professional and a pleasure to work with. From the initial meeting to scope out our recruiting needs to her frequent and informative follow-ups through the search process, her communication excelled. I could not have been happier with the results and recommend her highly.”
— Vice President, Reservoir Engineering, Publicly Traded Independent E&P Company
Candidate Perspective: Senior Reservoir Engineer
“I wasn’t actively looking, but Kimberly’s approach stood out. She listened—not just to what I’d done, but where I wanted to go. She helped me see the long-term potential in a role I might have overlooked. Five years later, it was one of the best career moves I’ve made.”
— Senior Reservoir Engineer, Publicly Traded Independent E&P Company
Let’s Find the Engineer Who Moves Your Business Forward
Whether you’re scaling a startup or driving innovation inside a legacy organization, we’ll help you hire engineers who align with your mission, momentum, and team.
FAQs About Engineering Search and Recruitment
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Our Commitments to Your Hiring Success
HUB Certified
Being a Houston Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) means being officially recognized for contributing to the growth of diversity in local commerce. This certification highlights our commitment to empowering underrepresented communities and fostering equitable opportunities in the business landscape.
Personalized Approach for Every Client
Our recruiting process is tailored to understand your organizational culture, requirements, and hiring goals to provide a quality pool of candidates that align with your organization's goals.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity
As a women-owned business, we are proud to offer a diverse perspective in engineering and understand how to engage individuals with diverse backgrounds to consider your opportunity.
Exclusive Network and Industry Understanding
We leverage our extensive network and deep industry understanding to engage top talent in engineering, ensuring that our clients have access to the best candidates.
Additional Services Offered
We are meticulous in our work to ensure every client is happy and ready to hit the ground running with the finalist candidate they select.
Ultimate Goal
We believe that our expertise in engineering recruitment, paired with our customized, high-touch approach, saves clients time, improves retention, and ensures the hire is a lasting success.
