energy
Energy is where talisman began. It still shapes how we work.
The US energy market has been at the core of talisman since the business was founded. It is where we built our first network and established relationships that now reach across the wider infrastructure market. Today, that experience extends from the established generation to the technologies changing the power sector. More than 75 years of combined partner experience gives clients access to people who understand where the market has been and where it is moving next.
Trusted across Energy
Why Energy teams hire through talisman
Built in this market, not added to it.
Our countless number of placements in the sector have given us relationships with specialists who are difficult to reach through conventional search. As well as giving our consultants a detailed view of how talent moves between developers and operators, as well as utilities, investors and technology businesses.
That history matters when demand changes quickly. Clients gain a search partner who understands the people behind the market and can advise from years of direct experience rather than reacting to a live vacancy.
75+ years combined partner experience
Thousands of US energy placements
Built in energy from day one
Across the Energy market
Energy is not a one talent market. The capability needed to develop a renewable platform is different from the expertise required to operate a nuclear asset or strengthen the grid.
Talisman works across those connected areas, from mid-level specialists through to executive appointments. That breadth gives clients a clearer view of where scarce capability sits and how experience can move between markets.
Renewables have moved well beyond simply adding generation capacity. Developers now need to secure viable sites and grid access while proving the commercial case for projects in a more demanding capital environment.
Our relationships span solar and wind, with deep reach into the businesses financing, building and operating those assets.
Project Development & Origination
Site Selection & Permitting
Interconnection
Project & Structured Finance
Investment & M&A
Commercial & Power Markets
Electrical, Civil & Mechanical Engineering
EPC & Construction
Supply Chain & Procurement
Asset Management
Operations & Maintenance
Legal & Regulatory
Executive Leadership
Natural gas remains central to US power reliability while new infrastructure responds to changing patterns of generation and demand.
talisman works with developers and operators across generation and infrastructure, supported by relationships with utilities, investors and established energy companies. That reach covers new project development as well as the expertise required to operate existing assets safely and commercially.
Project & Business Development
Commercial & Origination
Project Finance
Investment & M&A
Engineering & Project Delivery
Construction & Commissioning
Plant Operations & Maintenance
Reliability & Technical Services
Supply Chain & Procurement
Trading & Risk
Legal & Regulatory
Executive Leadership
Nuclear is becoming more important to the conversation around reliable, low-carbon power.
Existing fleets remain critical to generation while advanced reactor technologies are attracting new investment. Both depend on expertise that takes years to build, making credible access to specialist talent particularly important.
Our network reaches operators and developers, alongside technology companies and businesses across the nuclear supply chain.
Nuclear Engineering & Technical Leadership
Project & Program Management
Project Development
Licensing & Regulatory
Engineering & Design
Construction & Commissioning
Manufacturing & Equipment Delivery
Supply Chain & Procurement
Plant Operations & Maintenance
Investment & Corporate Finance
Commercial & Partnerships
Executive Leadership
Everything being added to the power system eventually meets the same constraint: the grid.
Connection demand and aging infrastructure are driving investment in transmission capacity while utilities face growing pressure around reliability and resilience. Competition for people who understand planning, interconnection and major network delivery is intense.
talisman works across utilities and transmission developers, with additional reach into engineering businesses, grid technology companies and infrastructure investors.
Transmission Planning & Development
Grid Modernization
Interconnection
System Planning
Substation & Electrical Engineering
Project & Construction Management
Utility Operations
Regulatory Strategy
Grid Hardening & Resilience
Wildfire & Vegetation Management
Emergency Preparedness
Project Finance & Investment
Executive Leadership
Storage is becoming a critical part of how power is balanced and delivered.
The market stretches from battery technology through project development and deployment, creating demand for people who understand the equipment as well as the commercial realities of connecting storage to the grid.
Years spent working with developers and IPPs give talisman reach across the project side of the market, while our advanced manufacturing relationships extend into the technology and equipment behind it.
Project Development & Origination
Battery & Systems Engineering
System Integration
Project Finance & Investment
Commercial & Power Markets
Procurement & Supply Chain
Manufacturing & Equipment Delivery
EPC & Construction
Commissioning
Asset Management
Operations & Maintenance
Executive Leadership
Hydrogen and low-carbon fuels sit at the point where emerging technology meets established energy infrastructure.
The challenge is moving projects from technical possibility toward commercial viability. That requires people who understand new technologies without losing sight of the economics and infrastructure needed to make them work.
Our reach covers hydrogen and renewable natural gas, alongside sustainable aviation fuel and e-fuels.
Project & Business Development
Commercial & Offtake
Process & Chemical Engineering
Project Engineering
Project Finance & Investment
EPC & Construction
Manufacturing & Production
Supply Chain & Procurement
Operations
Policy & Regulatory
Strategy & Partnerships
Executive Leadership
The energy transition starts further upstream than most people see.
Minerals need to be extracted and processed before they can enter the technologies driving electrification. Building a secure North American supply chain depends on expertise across mining and processing, with manufacturing capability becoming increasingly important as materials move downstream.
talisman works with developers and operators throughout that value chain, alongside investors, manufacturers and technology businesses.
Corporate & Project Development
Geology & Technical
Mining & Process Engineering
Project Finance & Investment
Engineering & Construction
Processing & Production
Manufacturing Leadership
Sourcing & Procurement
Supply Chain
Operations & Maintenance
Quality & Safety
Permitting & Regulatory
Commercial & Marketing
Executive Leadership
Market perspective
Energy expertise built over years, applied to what comes next.
Technologies change. The need for people who can turn investment into functioning infrastructure does not.
talisman’s position across established energy and emerging technologies gives clients a wider view of where experience can transfer and where specialist knowledge cannot be compromised.
That is what years in the market should provide: better context, stronger access and more informed hiring decisions.
Trusted by industry leaders.
From global organisations to specialist infrastructure businesses, our clients rely on talisman to identify exceptional talent, provide strategic hiring expertise, and deliver a seamless recruitment experience.
“We’ve worked with talisman on a number of important hires, and what I value most is their ability to understand what we actually need, not just what’s written in a job description. They’re commercially minded, know the renewable energy market exceptionally well and aren’t afraid to challenge our thinking when appropriate. Whether it’s a C-suite appointment or a key addition to the wider team, they have been a reliable and trusted partner throughout our growth.”
CEO
Private Equity-Backed Renewable Energy Developer
“The quality of service, market knowledge and professionalism we experienced was so impressive that we’ve since turned to the talisman team for every hire where we’ve needed external recruitment support.
Over the past three years, they’ve helped us make a number of critical appointments across the business, including our Chief Strategy Officer, General Counsel, VP of Project Finance, Senior Project Manager, Senior Accountant and Senior Financial Analyst.
What really sets talisman apart is their ability to understand our business and deliver consistently across such a broad range of functions and seniority levels. Whether it’s a C-suite appointment or a specialist hire, they bring the same level of attention, commitment and quality to every search. They understands the nuances of the distributed generation market, knows where to find exceptional talent and is someone we trust to represent our business.
Finding a recruitment partner who consistently delivers is rare. talisman have become an extension of our team and a trusted advisor as we’ve grown.”
CHRO
Distributed Generation Solar & Battery Storage Developer
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Being close to the market means showing up in it.
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Energy FAQs
talisman recruits across energy markets throughout the United States, including renewables, natural gas, nuclear, grid and transmission, energy storage, hydrogen and low-carbon fuels and critical minerals. Our consultants work within defined parts of the market, giving them a clear view of the companies, projects and people shaping hiring demand.
Our energy recruitment work covers technical specialists through to senior leadership. Searches span project development, engineering, construction and operations, alongside investment, legal and commercial functions. We also work across power delivery, interconnection and other specialist disciplines where projects depend on scarce market experience.
talisman works with organizations across the energy value chain, including project developers, utilities, EPC contractors, equipment manufacturers, investors and energy technology businesses. This gives our teams a connected view of how hiring needs change as projects move through development and into delivery.
Yes. talisman supports energy clients through direct hire, executive search and contract project hiring. The right approach depends on the stage of the project, the capability required and how quickly that expertise needs to be in place.
The starting point is understanding the market behind the requirement. Our consultants assess where the relevant experience sits, how available that talent is and what is likely to influence a move. From there, the search is built around the realities of the market rather than relying only on active applicants.
Yes. Many of the energy professionals in our network are not actively searching when the relationship begins. Speaking with a specialist consultant can provide useful context