Powering Vietnam’s Green Revolution: How EVN’s Energy Transformation Creates Jobs and Opportunities

Vietnam Electricity Corporation (EVN) stands at the centre of Vietnam’s energy transition—shifting from fossil fuels to renewable power while upgrading infrastructure. For job seekers and employers alike, this transformation offers both challenges and exciting opportunities. Here’s what Vietnamese businesses and workers need to know.

1. EVN Leads Vietnam’s Green Energy Surge

EVN currently manages around 69 GW of power generation capacity, with over half coming from renewable sources—including hydro, solar, and wind. The corporation is actively negotiating new solar, wind, and nuclear projects aimed at expanding the country’s green capacity by another 4.5 GW.

Vietnam’s national energy strategy targets a 30% share of power generation from non-hydro renewables by 2030—an ambitious jump from previous targets. EVN is instrumental in realising this vision, supported by major infrastructure upgrades, digital platforms, and global energy partnerships.

2. EV & Renewable Hiring Boom

EVN’s green pivot is reshaping Vietnam’s labour market:

• The electricity and gas sector has the highest concentration of green jobs in the country, accounting for more than 23% of roles in that space.

• Vietnam aims to increase its global share of green talent from 9.6% to 13.3%—a strong signal for demand in clean energy skills.

• UNDP projections show Vietnam will create approximately 99,000 green jobs in road transport and EV infrastructure by 2030.

With new power projects emerging across provinces like Ninh Thuận, Bac Lieu, and Can Tho, thousands of new jobs in renewable energy, power transmission, and grid upgrades are expected.

3. Skills in Demand: Technical, Digital & Green

As the green transition accelerates, the most in-demand roles include:

• Renewable energy engineers and technicians

• Grid planners and automation specialists

• Data analysts and IT experts in energy efficiency

• EV infrastructure and logistics professionals

However, fewer than 1% of Vietnamese university students currently study sustainability-related subjects—revealing a significant skills gap that both public and private sectors must address.

4. Localised Job Hubs in Clean Energy

While green hiring is growing nationwide, key job clusters are emerging:

• Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City together represent more than 20% of the national green workforce.

• Provinces such as Bac Lieu and Ninh Thuận are drawing large investments in wind and solar energy, making them strategic job hubs for technical and engineering roles.

• EVN’s presence in southern and central Vietnam also opens up regional pathways for talent outside of traditional urban centres.

For job seekers, these hubs represent new career growth areas. For employers, they’re fertile ground for targeted hiring, vocational training, and local partnership development.

5. Challenges & Opportunities Ahead

While EVN is forging ahead, several key issues remain:

• Fluctuating feed-in tariffs for solar and wind have created market uncertainty and reduced investment returns by up to 46%.

• Existing power grid capacity struggles to support the influx of renewable energy—prompting urgent plans for transmission infrastructure upgrades.

• Global collaboration (e.g., EVN’s partnership with Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional Berhad) is expected to strengthen Vietnam’s power export potential.

Despite these headwinds, the trend is clear: Vietnam is going green—and EVN is at the forefront of the revolution.

What Employers & Job Seekers Can Do

For Employers:

• Invest in recruiting and developing technical and digital talent in clean energy.

• Partner with local universities, polytechnics, and vocational training schools to co-develop programs for future-ready skills.

• Strengthen employer branding around ESG commitments to attract green-minded professionals.

For Candidates:

• Upskill in renewable energy technologies, grid digitisation, EV logistics, and environmental management.

• Stay open to relocation opportunities in green energy growth provinces.

• Position yourself with ESG fluency and job-ready certifications to meet employer demand.

FAQ

Q1: What is EVN’s role in Vietnam’s green energy sector?

EVN is Vietnam’s state-run electricity utility and the largest investor in clean energy generation and grid infrastructure.

Q2: How many green jobs will EVN’s transformation create?

Tens of thousands—UNDP estimates up to 99,000 green jobs in transport and energy sectors by 2030.

Q3: Where are these jobs concentrated?

In addition to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, regional hubs like Bac Lieu and Ninh Thuận are seeing major green energy investments and hiring growth.

Q4: What skills are most in demand?

Technical expertise in power generation, engineering, automation, energy data, and EV infrastructure.

Q5: How can companies attract green talent?

By showcasing authentic ESG values, offering upskilling programs, and creating inclusive workplaces with purpose-driven missions.

Final Thoughts

Vietnam’s clean energy revolution is not a trend—it’s a necessity. As EVN builds the backbone of the country’s energy future, the demand for skilled professionals will only rise. By aligning with this shift, both companies and candidates can play an essential role in powering Vietnam’s sustainable development—and benefit from it.

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References:

1. Vietnam Electricity (EVN) capacity and renewable mix – Wikipedia

2. Renewable energy hiring trends in Vietnam – Vietnam News

3. Green job forecasts in transport – UNDP

4. EVN digital transformation in grid operations – EVNGENCO1

5. National green talent gap – World Bank

6. Provincial green energy investment trends – The Investor VN

7. Feed-in tariff volatility – IEEFA

8. Clean energy skills shortage – Vietnam Briefing

9. EVN partnerships for regional power grids – The Investor VN

10. Training institutions and energy upskilling – Electric Power University