The engineering industry outlook for 2026 points to continued demand for technical talent, but that demand is not spread evenly across every discipline or industry. Power generation, electrical infrastructure, manufacturing, water systems, transportation and other capital intensive sectors are creating opportunities for engineers while employers continue to compete for specialized experience. For engineering leaders, […]
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Constellation is in the middle of a major digital I&C modernization at Limerick. The project team describes it as the nuclear industry’s first safety related digital I&C control upgrade of this scale. There are other digital upgrades to point to, but not one quite like this. At the same time, energy companies are figuring […]
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You post a job for a nuclear licensing engineer or a controls engineer, set the salary range, and wait. Two weeks pass. You’ve collected 47 applications. Your hiring team spends a day sorting through them, discovering that roughly 40 are from candidates whose actual experience bears little resemblance to what the posting described. The remaining […]
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We’re proud to share that AEG has been designated a Major Contender in two of Everest Group’s 2026 PEAK Matrix® Assessments: the US IT Contingent Talent and Strategic Solutions PEAK Matrix® Assessment and the US Engineering Contingent Talent and Strategic Solutions PEAK Matrix® Assessment. Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix® evaluates staffing and contingent talent providers […]
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The agency you choose to represent you can be the difference between landing a role that fits and spending months chasing mismatched opportunities. This agency should act as a true partner in your job search, and not just someone who can submit your resume. The right firm can influence the quality of roles you see, how you are represented to employers, […]
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Candidate experience has become a key differentiator in hiring, and communication sits at the center of it. Clear and consistent communication not only eases uncertainty in candidates but also reflects directly on how a company operates and its values. In the same way, communication from candidates plays a significant role in how they are perceived […]
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TL;DR Contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire aren’t competing options. They’re different tools for different problems. For engineering and energy work, most problems are project-shaped. Contract vs. direct hire depends on four dimensions: cost, flexibility, workforce strategy, and continuity. Comparing an hourly bill rate to an annual salary is an apples-to-oranges comparison, and the real cost […]
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Extending an offer is exciting, but it doesn’t guarantee a yes. Even highly qualified candidates may decline if the opportunity fails to align with their needs. Offer acceptance involves more than a simple yes or no. Candidates typically evaluate compensation, responsibilities, company culture, growth opportunities, and long-term career goals before making a final decision. […]
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Palisades, originally shut down in 2022, is slated to reopen this year. Three Mile Island Unit 1, now Crane Clean Energy Center, is targeting a 2027 restart. Google and Kairos Power will be building up to seven SMRs, targeting 2030 for the first unit. Executive orders seek 400 Gigawatts of new U.S. nuclear capacity by […]
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Most engineering interview tips focus on how to perform well in a single interview, but at AEG we look at the bigger picture. The candidate’s experience doesn’t end when the interview is over. At AEG, building and maintaining long-term relationships is just as important as preparing candidates for success in the moment. This blog […]
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