Energy transition
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Powering progress
with the right people

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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Global IPP

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MUSH market leader

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Solar + storage developer

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Global wind turbine OEM

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VP. Asset Management

Remote Competitive Permanent

Role and Responsibilities Operations Own the technical, financial, and operational performance of utility scale solar and battery energy storage portfolios, thinking and acting like an owner to drive availability, reliability, finan...

Financial Reporting Accountant

Lake Oswego $85,000 - $95,000 Permanent

Our client is an energy transition company focused on developing, constructing, and owning large scale renewable generation, storage, and data center infrastructure assets. The organization is backed by a major global investment firm. Role Overvie...

Project Manager, Diligence

Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area $110,000 - $120,000 Permanent

Transaction and Diligence Specialist Location: Greater Washington D.C. Area (on site) Salary: $110,000 to $120,000 Type: Permanent Job Description Our client is a leading renewable energy company focused on distributed generation sol...

Counsel - EPC

Salt Lake City 180K Permanent

Job Description: Our client is seeking Counsel to support its mission to develop, construct, and operate gigawatt-scale campuses that include power and digital assets. This key team member will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver s...

Director, Data & Ai

Remote Competitive Permanent

Position Summary This role owns the technology roadmap end to end, manages all technology vendor relationships, and leads architecture decisions on the data warehouse, integration layer, and AI platform. Platform ownership stays internal rather th...

Recruitment Consultant - Energy - Hybrid

Denver Starting at $55,000 + great commission plan and benefits Permanent

About the job root/edge exists to connect people to energize tomorrow. We run technical searches in energy transition, power infrastructure, grid modernization, and digital infrastructure. We work a niche market that most firms don't understand we...

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Whether you’re scaling fast or hiring for a critical executive role, root/edge is here to help you build the future of energy

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.