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About us

Powerful. Fast.
Skilled. Noble.

We are a niche search firm placing mid, senior, and executive candidates in the electric power industry.

We recognized the need for a firm that has a strong technical understanding of the electric power industry, the businesses that make up the industry’s full value chain, the skill sets within these companies, and the ability to match these criteria with a specific geographic market.

32

Years combined experience

23

Trusted industry partners

32

States with placed candidates

We are based in Minnesota but ready to hunt anywhere in the US.

Our team has over two decades of experience filling direct hire placements for clients in the electric power industry. Our efforts are focused on identifying and placing quality candidates in mid-level to executive-level positions within technical departments of companies in this industry.

The Hunters

Matthew Liesch

Co-Founder

Matthew brings over 10 years of sales and recruiting experience to the electric power industry. He started his career working for a large staffing company before co-founding Power Search and Consulting to add a niche value to clients and candidates in a electric power industry. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire. Matthew enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, his Great Dane (Henry) who is the creative force behind the company logo, and golf.

Alex Kofoed

Co-Founder

Alex has spent his career as a search consultant in the electric power industry. He works with many of the country’s electric utilities, renewable energy companies, and engineering consulting firms. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in both Communications and Business Management from Saint John’s University. In his free time he enjoys golfing, watching football, and spending time with his wife and three kids.

We are solely focused on building a strategic, quality search practice.
Our differences

What sets us apart

We believe that five important factors make all the difference when it comes to finding the best possible Search Firm to partner with. The first three can be found in any reputable search firm, but what sets Power Search and Consulting apart from the rest is our commitment to deliver on the 4th and 5th factors.

1. Work Ethic

We have a relentless work ethic to identify and place quality candidates.

2. Customer Service

The foundation of everything we do is based on the best customer service.

3. Communication

We practice thorough and constant communication at every step of the process.

4. Industry Knowledge

Our understanding of the industry and required skills makes us unmatched in this niche.

5. Strong Network

We have proactive job seekers in specific geographic markets across the U.S.