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The Energy Knowledge Crisis: Building Succession Plans Before You Need Them

February 6, 2026 in Energy & Power, Hiring

 

The energy sector is in the middle of a transformation. Utilities are modernizing grids. Oil and gas operators are balancing traditional production with energy transition investments. Nuclear plants are extending licenses and building new capacity. Data centers are going up everywhere, and they’re energy-hungry by design. Across every corner of the industry, demand is rising. […]

 

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Nuclear Momentum is Growing Nationally. How Talent Planning Has to Adjust.

January 26, 2026 in Energy & Power, Hiring, Nuclear

 

The American Nuclear Society recently highlighted the top states leading nuclear development right now. New plants. Life extensions. Advanced reactor projects. Fuel and supply chain investment.   What the article makes clear is that more states than ever are entering the nuclear conversation. But when interest turns into execution, the pressure doesn’t spread evenly. The […]

 

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AEG Scoop: Second Half of 2025

January 22, 2026 in AEG News

 

If the first half of 2025 involved thriving despite a challenging market, the back half was all about building on that momentum. After a record-setting start to the year, we focused on the work that matters most: helping clients hire faster, helping candidates land the right roles, and giving back to our community.   Here […]

 

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The Nuclear Engineer Shortage: How to Get Ahead in 2026

November 11, 2025 in Energy & Power, Engineering

 

Our country is facing an energy crisis, driven in part by heightened consumer demands and AI data center builds. Although there are some concerted efforts to boost energy production (especially nuclear power), there just aren’t enough qualified engineers to take on these projects.   Unfortunately, too many firms use outdated recruiting tactics (like the “post-and-pray” […]

 

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AEG Scoop: First Half of 2025

August 5, 2025 in AEG News

 

There are lots of words to describe 2025 so far: challenging, volatile, and uncertain come to mind. But the AEG team has risen to the occasion, breaking company records and scoring major wins in the face of trying times.   This success isn’t ours alone. It’s a collective effort, shared with some of the best […]

 

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5 Top Trends in the Energy & Power Sector (2025 Guide)

June 11, 2025 in AEG News, Energy & Power, Engineering

 

It’s no secret that the energy and power sector is undergoing profound technological changes—even a revolution. Like any revolution, the marriage of AI and energy presents both opportunities and challenges.   On the one hand, it’s becoming clear that smarter solutions are necessary to meet clean energy goals and rising production demands. On the other […]

 

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AEG Employee Spotlight: Haley Gluesenkamp, Technical Sourcer

April 9, 2025 in AEG News

 

Tell us about what you do at AEG. I source candidates and communicate with the team to match them to their best position. My role involves carefully evaluating talent and understanding both their technical skills and career aspirations to create meaningful connections with our clients.   What inspires you most about working on the AEG […]

 

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How AEG Transformed Talent Acquisition for a Global Energy Leader

April 3, 2025 in Case Study

 

In the nuclear power sector, where precision and compliance are non-negotiable, our client faced a significant roadblock. With hundreds of open positions and a traditional recruitment model that was no longer delivering results, they needed a partner who understood both their technical requirements and their business goals.   “Our greatest pain point was that our […]

 

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