The right direction
changes everything.
We build high-performing teams across solar, storage, and EPC platforms nationwide.
Meridian Stone Search combines the rigor of a national search firm with the precision of a boutique partner. We work directly with developers, EPCs, and investors to hire proven operators across development, interconnection, construction, and executive leadership — delivering disciplined, performance-aligned search execution.
Search Models & Process
The way a search is structured changes the quality of access, speed, and execution.
Explore Meridian Stone Search’s contingent, retained, and multi-role models — plus the process behind how we run critical mandates in tight renewable energy markets.
View Search Models & ProcessThe best talent in renewables aren’t applying.
The people building utility-scale solar, battery storage, and EPC platforms are already deployed — managing projects, navigating interconnection, and driving execution.
At the senior level, job boards and inbound applications rarely surface the operators actually capable of delivering projects.
That’s where targeted search becomes critical.
"A meridian stone historically served as a marker of alignment — a fixed point used to guide movement with clarity and precision."
Founded by Ian Farber, Meridian Stone Search is a boutique executive search firm specializing in renewable energy infrastructure.
That philosophy defines how we operate. In a market saturated with transactional recruiting, we exist to bring alignment, intention, and long-term vision to talent strategy.
With a focused market lens and disciplined methodology, Meridian partners directly with developers, EPCs, and investment platforms to build high-performing teams that accelerate growth.
As the renewable energy sector continues to expand, securing the right talent has never been more critical. We partner with organizations to scale intelligently—sourcing engineers, developers, construction leaders, and finance professionals who are shaping the future of sustainable energy worldwide.
Developers & IPPs
Project Development · Asset Management · Engineering · Capital Markets
EPC & Construction Platforms
Project Management · Field Operations · Estimating · Preconstruction
Investors & Growth Platforms
VP-Level Hires · Strategic Expansion Roles · Platform Buildouts
Search coverage across the renewable energy lifecycle.
From development and interconnection through EPC, construction, finance, and executive leadership, we support targeted search mandates across the roles that drive execution.
Strategic Alignment
We are a boutique executive search firm with global reach, specializing in renewable energy, infrastructure, construction, and real asset sectors. Our work is rooted in retained and confidential search models, partnering closely with leadership teams to build high-impact organizations — not just fill roles.
What differentiates Meridian Stone Search is our approach.
We do not operate transactionally. We embed ourselves in our clients’ strategic growth conversations — advising on team structure, succession planning, market compensation, and long-term scaling initiatives. Many of our engagements begin before a job description is ever written.
Over the past several years, we have cultivated a trusted network of developers, EPC leaders, investors, operators, and executives across North America and international markets. These relationships were not built through volume — they were built through discretion, consistency, and results.
Meridian Stone Search partners with organizations navigating growth, transformation, or pivotal leadership transitions — ensuring each hire reinforces direction, culture, and execution.
Ian Farber
Ian is a strategic and results-oriented talent partner with over five years of experience across the Renewable Energy, Construction, and Real Estate sectors. He has built a reputation for developing high-performing teams and cultivating long-term partnerships with executives, hiring managers, and project leaders throughout the United States.
He specializes in targeted, lifecycle-driven searches spanning early-stage development through engineering, procurement, and construction. Ian has successfully placed professionals at every level—from Project Engineers and Interconnection Managers to senior leadership and C-suite executives. His consultative approach enables him to deeply understand organizational structures, operational priorities, and long-term growth strategies, ensuring each search is aligned with both immediate needs and future objectives.
With a strong foundation in market intelligence, lead generation, and business development, Ian consistently identifies growth opportunities and delivers measurable value. He thrives in competitive, fast-evolving markets, partnering closely with leading Developers, Design-Build General Contractors, and EPC firms to secure the talent that drives execution, scalability, and performance.
Ian’s philosophy centers on building genuine, trust-based partnerships—serving as a strategic extension of his clients’ teams to ensure clarity, alignment, and lasting impact.
Based in Upstate New York. International reach.
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If you are scaling a solar, battery storage, or EPC platform, Meridian Stone Search supports targeted hiring across development, engineering, construction, and executive leadership.
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