Recruiter at Standard Nuclear in Oak Ridge, TN

Location: Oak Ridge, TN  

Schedule: Full-Time 

 

Standard Nuclear is fueling America’s nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power—enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world. 

The Recruiter is responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring high-quality talent to support Standard Nuclear’s engineering, manufacturing, and operational growth. This role partners closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and manage candidates through the full recruiting lifecycle. 

This is a hands-on recruiting role focused on building pipelines for specialized technical positions in a competitive market. The Technical Recruiter will proactively source candidates, assess qualifications, and drive hiring processes from initial outreach through offer acceptance. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to represent the company effectively to candidates. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

Full-Cycle Recruiting 

• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle from role kickoff through offer acceptance 

• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, candidate profiles, and hiring strategies 

• Coordinate and manage interview processes, including scheduling, feedback collection, and candidate communication 

• Drive timely hiring decisions and ensure a positive candidate experience 

 

Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development 

• Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and direct outreach 

• Build and maintain pipelines for engineering, manufacturing, and technical roles 

• Identify and engage passive candidates with relevant experience in industrial and regulated environments 

• Develop targeted sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles 

 

Candidate Evaluation & Screening 

• Conduct initial candidate screenings to assess technical alignment, experience, and cultural fit 

• Evaluate resumes and candidate backgrounds against role requirements 

• Partner with hiring managers to refine candidate selection criteria 

 

Offer Management & Closing 

• Support development and delivery of competitive offers in coordination with leadership 

• Manage candidate expectations throughout the hiring process 

• Drive offer acceptance through clear communication and engagement 

 

Process Improvement & Reporting 

• Track recruiting metrics including pipeline health, time-to-fill, and candidate conversion rates 

• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, efficiency, and candidate quality 

• Support development of structured interview processes and hiring best practices 

 

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience 

• Represent Standard Nuclear to candidates in a professional and accurate manner 

• Communicate company mission, work environment, and growth opportunities clearly 

• Ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process 

 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS  (Will hire recent graduates)

• 1-3 years of experience in technical recruiting, preferably supporting engineering, manufacturing, or industrial roles 

• Experience recruiting for hardware, manufacturing, or regulated industries (nuclear, aerospace, defense, energy, or similar) 

• Strong sourcing skills and experience engaging passive candidates 

• Ability to understand and communicate technical role requirements 

• Experience managing multiple roles in a fast-paced environment 

• Strong organizational and communication skills 

• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.) 

• Ability to work closely with hiring managers and influence hiring decisions 

 

BENEFITS  

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance  

• Health Savings Account  

• Disability and Life Insurance  

• 401K Plan  

• Paid Time Off, Holidays  

  

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

This role is based in Oak Ridge, TN and involves a combination of office-based work and close collaboration with hiring managers across engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams. 

The position requires frequent communication with candidates, coordination of interviews, and management of multiple hiring processes simultaneously. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Standard Nuclear embraces equal opportunity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.  

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.