Energy transition
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Powering progress
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At root/edge, we don’t just recruit for renewable energy. We build the teams that will lead the energy transition.

With over 40 years of combined experience in clean energy staffing and executive search, we help developers, investors, and energy innovators connect with top talent across the U.S.

From solar and wind to battery storage and emerging tech, our insight-led approach ensures you hire people who understand today’s energy challenges and are ready to lead tomorrow’s transformation.

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At root/edge, we know that building the right team requires more than just resumes. It takes insight, integrity, and a strategy tailored to your goals. Our energy transition recruitment is powered by deep industry knowledge, a people-first approach, and data-driven processes that deliver results.

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We recruit for roles like

Project Developers (Solar, Wind, Storage)


Renewable Energy Engineers


Grid Integration Specialists


Energy Storage Analysts


VP of Development


Director of Origination


Policy and Regulatory Managers


Asset Managers


ESG Specialists


Energy Finance Professionals


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Operations Engineer, High Voltage Substations - Remote (US or CANADA)

Remote 170 - 185 Contract

Electrical Engineer, High Voltage Operations Engineering — Solar & Battery Storage Fleet Location: United States (Remote) Compensation: USD $170,000 – $185,000 (base salary + bonus + equity) About the Client root/edge is partnering wit...

Operations Engineer, High Voltage Substations - Remote (US or CANADA)

Remote Competitive Permanent

Electrical Engineer, High Voltage Operations Engineering — Solar & Battery Storage Fleet Location: United States (Remote) Compensation: USD $170,000 – $185,000 (base salary + bonus + equity) About the Client root/edge is partnering wit...

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Portland Competitive Permanent

This hybrid Senior Mechanical Project Engineer role combines hands-on mechanical design authority with full project engineering leadership across the company's biogas and bioenergy systems. The position covers mechanical calculations, 3D modeling in...

Sr Director Asset Management

New York 190K Permanent

Sr Director of Asset Management Remotely based or NYC Our client is a renewable energy company on a mission to be a leader in this new era of sustainable energy. Drawing upon an extensive knowledge base, the company develops, finances, engineer...

Principal Protection Engineer - Microgrids / BTM

REMOTE Salary + Bonus + Equity Permanent

About the role Our client builds fully islanded, behind-the-meter microgrids (solar, BESS, and gas peakers) powering AI data centers in West Texas at record speed. As Principal Protection Engineer, you own the protection and control philosophy tha...

Transaction and Diligence Specialist

Washington Competitive Permanent

Our client is a leading renewable energy company focused on distributed generation solar and battery storage projects as a developer, EPC provider, and asset manager. The organization acquires, develops, constructs, and operates distributed solar ass...

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Frequently Asked Questions

root/edge specializes in energy transition recruitment by focusing exclusively on sectors driving the modernization and decarbonization of energy infrastructure.

The company supports businesses involved in:

  • Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
  • Grid modernization
  • Renewable energy
  • Electrification
  • Transmission and distribution
  • EV infrastructure
  • Power systems engineering
  • Infrastructure digitization

We combine industry knowledge, technical recruitment expertise, and direct access to specialist talent networks across the United States.

Yes. root/edge recruits across battery energy storage and grid optimization markets.

We support organizations developing and scaling:

  • Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
  • Smart grid technology
  • Grid modernization projects
  • Grid optimization software
  • Power systems infrastructure
  • Renewable integration solutions
  • Energy management technologies

root/edge helps businesses hire engineering, technical, operational, and leadership talent required to deliver complex energy transition projects.

Finding energy transition leadership and technical talent in the US requires a focused recruitment strategy and strong industry connections.

The market for experienced professionals in renewables, battery storage, grid modernization, and infrastructure development remains highly competitive. Businesses often partner with specialist recruitment firms such as root/edge to identify passive candidates with proven technical and commercial expertise.

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