Recruiter

Dandelion Energy is transforming how homes are heated and cooled—starting from (below) the ground up. As the nation’s leading residential geothermal company, we design, install, and maintain all-in-one heating and cooling systems that are cleaner, quieter, and up to 4x more efficient than traditional HVAC, with a focus on large, scaled deployments to large homebuilders. We’re an ambitious (and growing) team on a mission to revolutionize home heating.

Backed by Google Ventures (GV) and other top tech investors, our end-to-end geothermal solution is breaking the status quo of residential heating and cooling technology, and we’re scaling rapidly to meet demand. Whether we’re serving national homebuilders or individual homeowners, our mission is the same: to make geothermal the default choice for heating and cooling in the U.S.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Recruiter to join our Arlington office and play a key role in hiring top talent across field operations, construction, and business functions. You’ll work closely with hiring managers, candidates, and the broader People team to support a fast-moving, high-impact recruiting engine. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys talking to people, and is excited to build scalable hiring processes that support real climate impact.

You’ll help drive hiring from end-to-end—including sourcing, scheduling, screening, and offer extension/negotiation—while building a strong foundation for long-term recruiting success.

This role reports directly to our Head of Recruiting and will be part of a small but mighty team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, scrappy environment and want a front-row seat to how great teams are built, this is your opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage full-cycle recruiting for a variety of roles in operations and construction
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand role requirements, draft job descriptions, and create thoughtful interview processes
• Source candidates through LinkedIn Indeed, job boards, and other channels to build strong, diverse pipelines
• Identify new means of recruiting top field talent
• Conduct initial phone screens and provide detailed assessments to hiring teams
• Coordinate interviews, track candidates, and maintain accurate data in Greenhouse (ATS)
• Help develop and improve scalable recruiting workflows and candidate experience best practices
• Represent Dandelion’s mission, culture, and values with clarity and enthusiasm to all candidates

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You…

• Enjoy building relationships and making people feel seen and heard
• Are comfortable working across multiple roles and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bring a “no task too small” mindset and love rolling up your sleeves
• Are curious, resourceful, and proactive when solving problems
• Are passionate about sustainability and excited to make a real impact

Must-Haves

• 1-3 years of experience in recruiting or a high-volume coordination/sourcing role
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort working in systems like Greenhouse, and Google Workspace
• Ability to work in-person in our Arlington, VA office 4 days per week

You’ll love working at Dandelion because:

Since spinning out of Google X in 2017, Dandelion Energy has been transforming home heating and cooling through cutting-edge geothermal technology. We design and install the most efficient residential heat pump in the U.S., serving both individual homeowners and some of the nation’s largest homebuilders.

Our team has elevated the profile of geothermal heat pumps nationally, delivered thousands of high-quality installations across the country, and successfully championed electrification-friendly policy at local and federal levels.

We’re a multidisciplinary, mission-driven team of experts—spanning hardware engineering, HVAC, drilling, solar finance, behavioral economics, and startup operations—united by a shared mission: to make clean, affordable heating and cooling the default for every home. The work is complex, meaningful, and built to scale.

We foster a collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work culture where cross-functional teamwork, curiosity, and continuous learning are core to how we operate. Our nationwide team is united by a shared passion for sustainability and a commitment to scaling clean, affordable energy solutions that make a real difference.

We’re driving a wholesale shift in how homes are heated and cooled—join us.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical (including mental health), dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Commuter benefits
• Generous paid sick leave, vacation, and parental leave
• Learning & development support, including on-the-job training and virtual courses