Episode Details

Send us Fan Mail

Energy 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.

In this episode of The Briefing, 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 wave
• Curious where energy consulting firms rank for 2026? Check out our Energy & Utilities ranking
• That 11% growth number comes straight from Business Insider's reporting on AI's power demand surge

Go act on it:

• If you're still leading with sustainability credentials, Black Belt helps you reframe your profile around the implementation experience firms want
• Ready to see who's hiring right now? Browse open energy consulting roles on our job board

Connect With Management Consulted

• Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
• Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
• Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
• Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
• Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more