How many careers are there in the energy transition?

TRS Staffing Solutions (TRS) has a diverse and experienced team of specialist recruiters, especially when it comes to energy transition jobs. 

With a global focus on mitigating the effects of climate change, many countries have set commitments to decarbonise their economies, world energy transition plays a huge part in this.

The Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy reported another year of high fossil fuel consumption and record emissions, however, the report promisingly showed record renewable energy generation, driven by wind and solar.

Naturally, with this seismic shift comes demand for skilled professionals across energy transition. 

In this article, we’ll expand on different energy transition jobs so you can better understand the options available to you in this booming sector.

What is energy transition?

To put it simply, energy transition refers to the shift away from a reliance on fossil fuel consumption to more renewable or clean forms of energy. These types of energy range from wind and solar right the way through to nuclear and tidal energy.

The UK energy transition and the job market

While there may be a perception that any part of the energy sector not linked to renewable or clean energy generation will decline, with investments in the green economy and the high transferability of skills, PwC reports that net employment losses can be avoided.

How many careers are there in the energy transition?

At TRS, we focus on the power utility and renewable energy industries, with a specialisation in the global offshore wind sector. 

We always keep a finger on the pulse of the power and renewables industry because it is paramount that we give our candidates the best advice when future-proofing their careers.

We connect candidates with a diverse range of renewable energy jobs and our team of experts source roles that cover professional, management engineering, technical, and more. We also recruit at all levels of seniority, from apprentices right the way through to C-suite.

There really are a wide variety of careers in energy transition. Some of the careers we recruit for in energy transition are:

• Civil Engineer
• Controls Programmer
• Cost Engineer
• CSA Engineer
• EHS Manager
• Electrical Performance Engineer
• Energy Engineer
• Field Engineer
• Mechanical Design Engineer
• Process Utility Engineer
• Project Manager
• Quality Manager
• Safety Manager
• Site Technician
• Solar Performance Engineer
• Structural Engineer

How to get a job in the energy industry?

When you connect with TRS to find your next career, we can help you identify the transferable skills from other valuable job experiences. Together, we can leverage these skills and qualities effectively as you apply for your next role in energy transition.

We recruit for energy transition jobs globally, so there are many opportunities when you connect with TRS.

Join the energy transition with TRS Staffing

It’s clear that the demand for professionals to fill energy transition jobs is rising. With TRS Staffing, we can connect you with the perfect opportunities in this industry.

Browse our available job roles today or read our blogs for more information about the sectors we operate in.