Are you looking for an IT manager, a SCADA specialist, an embedded developer, or a software developer for energy management systems who can help shape the digital transformation of the energy industry? BESTMINDS fills these positions with recruitment consultants who know the industry from their own professional experience.
Smart grids, energy management systems, embedded software for inverters and battery storage systems, SCADA systems, and market communication: In the energy industry, IT and development professionals need a technical understanding of plant engineering and regulation. This combination is rare. We find it.
In the energy sector, IT and development professionals must not only be technologically savvy but also understand the unique characteristics of the energy industry. These include, for example, SCADA protocols and BNetzA market communications. Our recruitment consultants have first-hand industry experience and are able to assess these qualifications.
Whether it’s embedded software for inverters, energy management platforms, SCADA systems for grid operators, smart meter software, or cloud solutions for virtual power plants: We cover the entire IT and development spectrum of the energy industry.
IT professionals with a background in the energy industry are hard to find on traditional IT platforms. Through our personally maintained network, we can reach exactly these professionals directly.
BESTMINDS has deliberately specialized in a few core industries, including the energy and utilities sector. This focus sets us apart from generalists and is crucial to our candidate selection process.
On average, 6 to 12 weeks from commissioning to signing the contract. Clear milestones, binding interim results, no vague promises.
Up to 18 months warranty after staffing. We stand by our work, even if conditions change.
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We analyze your IT landscape, your digital roadmaps, and the specific requirements for the position you’re seeking to fill. Our recruitment consultants have firsthand experience with IT roles in the energy industry.
We identify and reach out to qualified candidates, including those who are not actively looking for a job. Discretion is a given for us.
You will receive a carefully selected shortlist with complete candidate profiles and our personal assessment, not a stack of resumes.
We support you throughout the entire interview process, salary negotiations, and onboarding phase. Right up to the final signature and beyond.
Feel free to send us a message with your inquiry using the contact form, even if the function you are looking for is not listed there.
Our recruitment consultants have many years of experience in the industrial and technology sectors. They are familiar with the structures, key players, and requirements of the energy industry and identify candidates who are a good fit for your company, both professionally and personally.
Managing Partner
IT / Media, Medical Technology, Life Sciences / Pharma and Energy / Utilities Sector
We were looking for a software architect who could further develop our energy management system for industrial applications while also providing structured leadership to our development team. BESTMINDS immediately understood our requirements and introduced us to the right candidate within ten weeks.
CTO, Energy Software Provider
EMS Platform / Berlin, 2024
We cover the entire spectrum: Our job profiles include IT Manager, Head of IT, Software Engineer, Software Architect, SCADA Engineer, Embedded Developer, Firmware Engineer, DevOps Engineer, as well as specialists in energy management software, market communication, and smart metering.
In addition to traditional IT skills, IT professionals in the energy sector must also possess knowledge of plant engineering, regulatory frameworks (BNetzA, EEG, MaStR), and industry standards (IEC 61850, IEC 60870, BSI catalogs for KRITIS). This combination is rarely found on traditional IT job platforms.
Yes, smart meter software, EDIFACT market communication, and new communication formats such as EDI@Energy are highly specialized fields with significant staffing needs. We also fill these specialized roles.
On average, it takes 6 to 12 weeks from the initial request to the signing of the contract. For highly specialized R&D positions, the search may take a little longer, depending on the field of research. We communicate realistic timeframes from the very beginning.
The fee is based on the individual annual target salary for the position to be filled. We communicate this transparently and openly, with no hidden costs. During the initial consultation, you will receive a clear overview of our terms and conditions.
Talk to a consultant who knows your industry. Free of charge, non-binding, and discreet.
