Recruiting for Power-to-X, Green Hydrogen, and the Energy Transition

Green energy is transforming recruitment

The green transition is transforming the energy sector at a rapid pace. Companies in Denmark working with Power-to-X, green hydrogen, carbon capture, electrolysis, and synthetic fuels are scaling up quickly, but often face real challenges in recruitment. There is strong momentum and funding behind these technologies, yet the talent market is still catching up. Many roles are new, and the pool of experienced candidates is limited.

Specialist headhunting for the energy sector

At Peoplement, we support energy companies with specialist headhunting for permanent positions in technical, commercial and leadership roles. We focus on realistic, long-term matches and address the complexity of hiring in an emerging sector directly. The best candidates are often not actively looking, and traditional job postings only reach a small share of the market. Our approach is grounded in research, dialogue, and industry expertise.

How do you recruit for emerging energy roles?

Hydrogen and Power-to-X are still relatively young areas, which means that many companies are trying to recruit for roles that only a handful of people in the market have done before. Most professionals in the hydrogen industry today have fewer than five years of experience, and very few have more than ten years. This makes direct industry experience hard to find – and forces companies to think across related fields, such as:

• Chemical engineering
• Industrial automation
• Energy infrastructure

We help identify candidates who possess relevant skills and can step into these new roles.

Recruiting across the energy value chain

We work with recruitment across the full value chain, including roles in:

• Process design
• Project engineering
• Regulatory affairs
• Sales
• Scale-up operations

Whether you need a process engineer for an electrolysis plant, a commercial lead for synthetic fuels or a head of operations for a carbon capture facility, we map the landscape thoroughly and contact candidates directly. Our aim is always to deliver people who not only meet the requirements but also see the purpose in the work and are ready to grow with the role.

Why are technical sales and business roles so hard to fill?

Many companies in the energy transition face recruitment challenges because roles require a combination of skills beyond a single set. For example:

• Sales engineers must understand technical details and communicate them clearly
• Business developers need to manage strategy and engage with policymakers

This combination is rare and not easily found through keyword-matching or job ads.

That is why our recruitment process is built around understanding context, not just checking boxes. We spend time learning how your product works, how the market is moving, and what kind of person will succeed in the environment. Our role as headhunters in Power-to-X is to speak with candidates in their language, with a clear understanding of your company, the technology, and the opportunity.

Leadership that grows with the project

Leadership hiring in this space is about much more than managing people. In Power-to-X and green energy, many projects are still in the early stages. Teams are small, technology is evolving, and the pathway to commercial success is not yet fully defined. The leaders you need must:

• Operate hands-on while thinking long-term
• Navigate technical and organizational complexity
• Build teams and trust through uncertainty

At Peoplement, we conduct executive searches for companies in the energy sector who need practical, credible leaders, not just titles. We seek individuals with operational experience, a solid understanding of the energy landscape, and a mindset that enables them to navigate uncertainty.

A nordic approach to energy recruitment

We specialize in energy sector recruitment in Denmark. Recruitment in this space should reflect the same values that define sound engineering and responsible leadership:

• Clear communication
• Structure
• Integrity
• Long-term focus

Our method is grounded in understanding what drives both organisations and candidates and making matches that hold.

Building teams for the future of green energy

If you are hiring within Power-to-X, hydrogen, electrolysis, carbon capture, synthetic fuels or related areas of green energy, we offer a recruitment partnership that understands your reality. We help you reach the right people in a competitive market and build teams that can deliver through the next phase of the energy transition.