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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Senior Business Development Analyst

Arlington 100K + 25% Performance Bonus Permanent

About the Company A leading renewable energy company with a national footprint is growing its Business Development team. The company develops, acquires, and manages utility-scale and community solar projects across key U.S. markets and is known fo...

Community Solar Analyst

Washington DC Competitive Permanent

Community Solar Analyst We are seeking a Community Solar Analyst to support the onboarding and ongoing management of our portfolio of community solar assets, comprising a mix of third-party and internally managed subscriber pools. This position si...

Business Development Associate

Washington DC Competitive Permanent

Associate, Business Development We are seeking a highly motivated Associate, Business Development to join our growing team responsible for the underwriting, acquisition, and execution of utility-scale solar, storage, and digital infrastructure pro...

Execution Engineering Manager

Phoenix 135K Permanent

Our client is looking for an experienced Manager of Execution Engineering to manage the design and engineering of large, utility-scale, solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage (BESS) projects in late-stage development, execution, construct...

Search Partner / Consultant — Energy & Infrastructure Recruitment

Denver Salary + Commission + Benefits Permanent

If you've been looking for a place to build something real, this might be it. root/edge is a boutique executive search firm focused on clean energy, power infrastructure, and the energy transition. We work with developers, EPCs, utilities, OEMs, a...

Senior Recruiter / Search Consultant — Power, Clean Energy & Infrastructure

Denver Base + Commission + Benefits Permanent

We're a small team doing work we care about. We're looking for someone to grow with us. root/edge is a boutique executive search firm working at the heart of the energy transition. We partner with companies reshaping how the world generates, moves...

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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