Renewable Energy

Renewable energy is increasingly critical to the global economy. By 2020, about 2 million employees will be working in this sector, just across Europe.

However, this extremely dynamic growth market will face strong competitive pressure. Process optimization, cost efficiency and an increasing professionalism will be the main critical success factors for all companies. International presence in growing markets will be a further strategic advantage. All these factors require professional managers and specialists with an entrepreneurial mindset: to identify, recruit and retain the best talent will be a tremendous challenge.

What skills are needed?

Job profiles in renewable energy are 80% based on general engineering skills also needed in other sectors and 20% on specific qualifications for the renewable energy sector.

The largest need is for experienced engineers and technicians who are able to manage large projects. Such Project Management specialists can come from an engineering background in mechanical engineering and construction or from design and planning.

The continuously growing number of international activities within the Renewable Energy sector, need truly multicultural, experienced and flexible business development experts as well as international sales professionals.

Because many construction projects have been implemented in recent years and are now fully operative, engineers for operations and maintenance are also sought.

The greatest demand in enewable Energy is, in addition to entrepreneurial thinking and project management skills, a high level of flexibility, technical experience and competencies, and solid strategic thinking. Excellent customer management skills (CRM), service oriented behaviour and good negotiation skills are a necessity.

Focus areas

Solar Energy

The Solar industry is highly dependent on competitive pressure and political influences. Although prices for solar cells are gradually dropping the solar industry is not yet fully economic. Even more pressing is the need for flexible managers with a clear vision, who are able to focus in this complex business field.

INAC expert team consultants cover the photovoltaic and solarthermic industry.

Wind and Hydro Power

Companies in the field of wind and water energy are actively searching for executives and technical professionals for project planning, design, engineering and construction as well as maintenance of power plants. Technical competence in mechanical engineering, as well as know how in hydraulics material science and assembly are being asked for.

Tender management, technical and commercial project management, the coordination of sites and maintenance/operations are key skills for this generation of professionals. The management of costs, target and quality management, as well as subcontractor and customer management are the main responsibilities of the employees in this international sector.

INAC expert team consultants cover the Wind and Hydro Power industry.

Bio Energy

The value chain of Bio Energy production begins with the cultivation and harvest of plants, continues with power plant engineering and construction and follows with logistics, maintenance and operations. In this field, engineers and professionals with electrotechnical or mechanical backgrounds and physical and agricultural scientists are needed to manage technical projects and services as well as lead companies in the field. Research and Development is another important field.

INAC expert team consultants cover the Bio Energy industry.