Passive Talent Sourcing
We identify and engage high-performing engineering executives who are not actively searching, giving energy companies access to scarce leadership talent beyond job boards and inbound applicants.
Energy Talent Search helps energy companies identify, engage, and hire executive engineering leaders who can guide complex operations, capital projects, and emerging energy initiatives. With decades of recruiting experience across oil and gas, renewables, mining, manufacturing, and technology, our boutique team connects employers with passive, high-impact talent while reducing hiring risk and accelerating critical leadership decisions.

Specialized recruiting solutions for executive, engineering, technical, contract, and hard-to-fill energy sector roles.
We identify and engage high-performing engineering executives who are not actively searching, giving energy companies access to scarce leadership talent beyond job boards and inbound applicants.
Specialized recruiting for technical and executive roles in oil, gas, and related industrial sectors, with a focus on operational knowledge, leadership fit, and long-term placement success.
Recruiting support for solar, wind, alternative energy, and green infrastructure employers seeking leaders who can build modern teams and advance complex renewable initiatives.
Full-service recruitment models help business leaders define hiring needs, target the right market, screen candidates thoroughly, and secure high-quality professionals for critical energy roles.
Flexible contract and project-based staffing connects energy companies with engineering consultants and technical specialists for defined project timelines, urgent needs, and temporary leadership capacity.
Strategic workforce planning supports stronger retention by aligning candidate skills, values, leadership style, and career goals with the employer’s long-term operational needs.

We clarify role requirements, operational priorities, reporting structure, and leadership expectations so every search is aimed at the right engineering profile. This upfront alignment reduces wasted interviews and creates a focused benchmark for evaluating executive candidates.
Energy Talent Search combines industry focus, direct outreach, and boutique service for better hiring outcomes.
Decades of energy recruiting experience help identify leaders who understand complex technical operating environments.
Specialized outreach reaches passive executives rarely visible through job boards or inbound applications.
White-glove communication keeps stakeholders aligned from search kickoff through shortlist, interviews, and offer.
Transparent guidance prioritizes fit, and Energy Talent Search refers elsewhere when another partner is better.
Experienced recruiters serving complex energy hiring needs.

Co-Founder
Michael Dixon is a Co-Founder of Energy Talent Search, a Denver, Colorado-based specialized recruitment agency dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top employers across the energy sector. With decades of collective experience behind the agency, Michael plays a central role in shaping company strategy, driving operational excellence, and establishing Energy Talent Search as a trusted, integrity-driven recruitment partner. His expertise spans traditional oil and gas, renewable energy, technology, manufacturing, and accounting and finance. Michael is committed to delivering a personalized, white-glove recruitment experience that prioritizes both client success and candidate fit, ensuring every placement contributes meaningfully to the companies and professionals he serves.

Operations Manager
Sienna Hopkins serves as Operations Manager at Energy Talent Search, where she is responsible for ensuring the seamless and efficient execution of the agency's recruitment services. Based in Denver, Colorado, Sienna oversees team management, internal workflows, and day-to-day operational processes that support the agency's mission to deliver personalized and thorough recruitment solutions. Her organizational expertise and dedication to process excellence help Energy Talent Search maintain its reputation for white-glove service across industries including energy, technology, manufacturing, and accounting and finance. Sienna is committed to creating an environment where both clients and candidates experience responsive, transparent, and results-driven support throughout the hiring process.

Business Manager
Brooke Hawkins is the Business Manager at Energy Talent Search, playing a vital role in overseeing day-to-day operations and managing client relationships across the agency's diverse portfolio of industries. Based in Denver, Colorado, Brooke ensures that both employers and job seekers receive the highest level of personalized service and support from initial consultation through successful placement. Her focus on building strong, lasting relationships reflects the agency's core values of honesty, transparency, and integrity. Brooke's ability to align client expectations with operational delivery helps Energy Talent Search consistently provide the boutique, white-glove recruitment experience that sets the agency apart in the competitive energy sector staffing landscape.
Executive engineering recruiters help energy companies identify, evaluate, and hire senior technical leaders who can guide operations, projects, asset development, and innovation. Energy Talent Search focuses on specialized recruitment across oil and gas, renewables, mining, manufacturing, technology, and energy finance, combining industry knowledge with direct outreach to reach leaders who may not be actively searching.
Connect with our recruiting team for clear, practical guidance.
Built on decades of specialized recruiting experience.
Personalized service for complex executive searches.
Honest guidance centered on long-term fit.
Tell us about the role, team, timeline, and hiring challenges. Energy Talent Search will help define a focused path to the right executive engineering talent.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (720) 260-4250. You can also send us a quick email at info@energytalentsearch.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (720) 260-4250. You can also send us a quick email at info@energytalentsearch.com.