The Energists Named to Two Forbes 2026 Best Of Lists
The dual recognition reflects 180 Engineering’s reach from contract staffing to retained search across technical hiring, with Forbes and Statista drawing on thousands of survey responses.
- On Friday, May 29, 2026, recruiting firms 180 Engineering, Advastar, and The Energists announced recognition on Forbes' 2026 annual rankings, highlighting their performance across professional, executive, and temporary staffing sectors.
- Forbes and Statista produced these lists based on thousands of independent survey responses from recruiters, hiring managers, and job seekers across the United States. Inclusion is widely regarded as a credible third-party endorsement.
- Chicago-Based 180 Engineering ranked #54 on America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms 2026 and #70 on America's Best Temp Staffing Firms 2026. "This recognition reflects the trust of the engineers we place," said Founder Joe Coletta.
- Advastar earned #47 on professional and #53 on temp lists, while The Energists secured #48 on executive and #64 on professional rankings. Both firms credit their specialized approaches for validation.
- Providing services like contract staffing and retained search, these firms support clients ranging from energy developers to manufacturers. They maintain focus on long-term relationships rather than individual transactions to drive industry growth.
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Advastar Named to Two Forbes 2026 Best Of Lists
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The Energists Named to Two Forbes 2026 Best Of Lists
The Energists, a recruiting and executive search firm operating exclusively in the energy industry, today announced that Forbes has recognized the company on two of its annual best of 2026 rankings, #48 on America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms 2026 and…
180 Engineering Named to Two Forbes 2026 Best Of Lists
180 Engineering, a specialized technical and engineering recruiting firm, today announced that Forbes has recognized the company on two of its annual best of 2026 rankings, #54 on America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms 2026 and #70 on America's Best Temp…
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