S23E21: The Real Driver Behind the Energy Consulting Boom

Send us Fan MailEnergy consulting grew in line with the market for a decade. Flat. Unremarkable. Nobody paid attention.That changed. The market's now projected to grow 11% in 2026, and leverage for candidates with ops or technical backgrounds is higher than at any point in recent history.Japheth sits down with Namaan to break down what's driving the boom. Spoiler: it's not just the data center buildout you've been reading about.Whether you're hunting for your next role or you're a firm trying to win the talent war, this one's for you.Resources:Go deeper on the data:Want the full picture from the firms themselves? Watch our Energy & Utilities panel with the leaders driving this hiring waveCurious where energy consulting firms rank for 2026? Check out our Energy & Utilities rankingThat 11% growth number comes straight from Business Insider's reporting on AI's power demand surgeGo act on it:If you're still leading with sustainability credentials, Black Belt helps you reframe your profile around the implementation experience firms wantReady to see who's hiring right now? Browse open energy consulting roles on our job boardConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more