Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Strategic Recruitment Partner for Energy & Infrastructure
At AstraWorks, we have dedicated ourselves to connecting exceptional talent with companies shaping the future of power, renewable energy, and design/build industries. Founded nearly two decades ago by Josh McDaniel, our agency was built on the principle that great teams drive corporate success through cultural alignment and strategic role placement. Our team immerses itself in each client's unique business drivers, delivering candidates who not only possess technical expertise but also seamlessly integrate into organizational environments. With a proven recruitment process refined over 20 years, we specialize in direct hire solutions, contractor payrolling, and scalable staffing models tailored to niche markets.Our deep understanding of evolving labor trendssuch as salary benchmarking and workforce planningpositions us as an extension of your HR team, ensuring you retain top-tier professionals. Operating nationally while maintaining personalized relationships, we partner with EPC firms, utilities, and design houses coast to coast. Backed by a 4.3-day average to present first candidates and an 86.49% offer acceptance rate, our focus remains on delivering efficiency without compromising quality. As the industry evolves, our leadership continues to prioritize innovation, maintaining our reputation as a trusted partner in talent acquisition.
Services
Direct Hire
Contractor Payrolling
Staffing Solutions
Power Sector Placements
Renewable Energy Recruitment
Design/Build Hiring
Project Management Staffing
Engineering Talent Acquisition
Construction Recruitment
Contract-to-Hire Programs
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have nearly 20 years of specialized experience in energy and infrastructure recruitment
- Our team immerses in client culture to ensure candidate compatibility
- Proven process delivers first candidates within 4.3 days on average
- We offer contractor payrolling services for employment administration outsourcing
- 86.49% of our candidate offers receive acceptance based on precision matching
What people say
Fast candidate delivery
High offer acceptance
Industry-specific knowledge
Cultural fit focus
Responsive service
Services
Direct Hire
Our direct hire service specializes in placing critical specialty roles within energy and construction industries. Using deep market knowledge and extensive networks, we identify candidates with both technical expertise and cultural alignment. This solution reduces long-term turnover risk while ensuring seamless integration into client organizations.
Contractor Payrolling
We manage complete payroll administration and benefits programs for contract workers. This service eliminates client administrative burdens while maintaining compliance with employment regulations. Businesses gain flexibility without compromising worker management oversight.
Power Sector Placements
Focused on power generation and delivery markets, we source engineers and technical professionals for transmission, substation, and distribution projects. Our expertise spans traditional and renewable power infrastructure recruitment needs.
Renewable Energy Recruitment
We specialize in solar, wind, and hybrid power project staffing. Our network includes HSEQ professionals, project developers, and technical specialists who meet evolving clean energy infrastructure demands.
Design/Build Hiring
Our construction recruitment covers architects, engineers, and project managers for commercial, aviation, and healthcare infrastructure projects. We focus on professionals who understand complex building and facilities development requirements.
People
Josh McDaniel
Founder/Partner
AstraWorks founder Josh McDaniel established the company after recognizing the importance of cultural fit in team success through college athletics. With nearly two decades in specialized recruitment, he leads a national team serving energy and infrastructure sectors.
Questions
What industries does AstraWorks specialize in?
We focus exclusively on power generation, renewable energy, and design/build construction sectors to maintain deep industry expertise.
How do you ensure candidates match company culture?
Our process includes cultural immersion with clients to understand organizational values before presenting candidates with complementary work styles.
What recruitment models do you offer?
We provide direct hire, contract staffing, and contract-to-hire models tailored to meet varying organizational needs.
Do you operate nationally or regionally?
While headquartered in Kansas City, we manage recruitment projects nationwide for clients in energy and infrastructure sectors.
What payrolling services do you provide?
Our payrolling solutions include payroll administration, benefits management, and employment compliance for contract workers.
How quickly do you typically present candidates?
Clients receive their first qualified candidate within an average of 4.3 days through our streamlined recruitment process.
