System Architects AC/DC North Carolina, United States
Systems Architect
AC / DC Power Systems | Distributed Energy | AI Infrastructure
Location: North Carolina
Harper Harrison has partnered with one of the most exciting emerging technology companies in the electrical infrastructure market.
As AI, hyperscale computing, and industrial electrification continue to drive unprecedented demand for power, the industry is facing a fundamental challenge: the electrical grid was never designed for the speed, flexibility, or capacity these applications now require.
Our client has developed a breakthrough power conversion platform that rethinks how electrical systems are designed. Rather than relying on conventional transformer architectures and multiple stages of power conversion, their technology enables utility power, battery energy storage, renewable generation, generators, and both AC and DC loads to operate through a single intelligent platform.
The result is faster deployment, lower infrastructure costs, improved efficiency, and a significantly more flexible electrical architecture capable of supporting the next generation of AI data centers, microgrids, industrial facilities, and distributed energy systems.
Following substantial customer growth across North America, the business is expanding its Solutions Engineering organization and is seeking experienced Systems Architects to help customers design the future of electrical infrastructure.
You will become the technical authority throughout the customer engagement process, working directly with developers, EPC contractors, utilities, consulting engineers, hyperscale operators, and industrial customers to design complete electrical solutions around a next-generation power platform.
Rather than designing individual pieces of equipment, you'll architect entire electrical ecosystems.
You'll evaluate how power flows from the utility through medium voltage distribution, battery storage, renewable generation, backup generation, and mission critical loads before developing an optimized system architecture that delivers resilience, flexibility, efficiency, and future scalability.
Working alongside Business Development, Product Engineering, Controls Engineering, and Manufacturing, you'll bridge the gap between customer requirements and technical execution, helping shape solutions that fundamentally change how power infrastructure is deployed.
Key responsibilities include:
* Develop complete AC and DC power system architectures for AI data centers, microgrids, industrial facilities, and distributed energy applications.
* Work directly with customers to understand technical requirements and develop optimized electrical solutions.
* Design and review one-line diagrams, conceptual electrical layouts, and system architectures.
* Define the integration strategy for utility power, battery energy storage systems (BESS), renewable energy, backup generation, and critical loads.
* Provide technical leadership throughout the sales and project development lifecycle.
* Present technical solutions to customers, consulting engineers, utilities, EPC contractors, and executive stakeholders.
* Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to influence future product development and technology roadmaps.
* Support equipment selection, system sizing, and technical proposal development.
* Evaluate system performance, reliability, resiliency, and operational flexibility.
* Act as the technical authority during customer workshops, design reviews, and solution presentations.
* Stay current with emerging technologies across distributed energy, power electronics, grid modernization, and mission critical infrastructure.
Experience Required
The successful candidate will possess a strong background in electrical power systems and experience designing complex infrastructure projects involving multiple power sources and loads.
Candidates should ideally have:
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
* 8+ years of experience designing electrical power systems or integrated energy solutions.
* Experience developing AC and DC electrical architectures for medium and low voltage applications.
* Strong understanding of distributed energy resources (DER), battery energy storage systems (BESS), renewable generation, and utility interconnections.
* Experience working with mission critical infrastructure, industrial power systems, data centers, or microgrids.
* Knowledge of electrical protection, power distribution, fault current analysis, and system resiliency.
* Experience producing one-line diagrams and conceptual electrical designs.
* Customer-facing experience supporting technical sales, applications engineering, consulting engineering, or solution development.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both engineering and commercial audiences.
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be highly advantageous:
* AI or hyperscale data center infrastructure
* Solid-state power conversion or power electronics
* Microgrid design and controls
* Medium Voltage (MV) distribution systems
* Energy management systems (EMS)
* Utility-scale renewable energy
* Critical power systems
* ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PSCAD, or similar power system modelling software
* Professional Engineer (PE) registration
Ideal Backgrounds
We are particularly interested in speaking with professionals from:
* Power Systems Engineering
* Solutions Architecture
* Applications Engineering
* Electrical Consulting
* Distributed Energy
* Critical Power
* Utility Engineering
* Microgrids
* Power Electronics
* Mission Critical Infrastructure
This opportunity is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, working directly with customers, and helping shape the future of electrical infrastructure across AI, data centers, and distributed energy markets.
Project Manager (Data Center) United States
PROJECT MANAGER
Mission Critical Construction
Locations: Oklahoma, Iowa, Kansas, Texas, Utah
Overview
A leading ENR-ranked general contractor is seeking experienced Project Managers to support the delivery of multiple hyperscale data center campuses currently under construction across the United States.
With billions of dollars in secured project backlog and several new campuses entering active construction, this opportunity offers the chance to join one of the fastest-growing mission critical construction programs in North America.
The Project Manager will be responsible for managing project execution from procurement through turnover, working closely with owners, subcontractors, consultants and field leadership teams to ensure successful delivery of complex mission critical facilities.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage all phases of project delivery from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover
• Develop and execute procurement and buyout strategies for major trade packages
• Oversee subcontractor management, contract administration and change management processes
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts and cost controls
• Drive schedule performance through collaboration with field operations and trade partners
• Coordinate delivery of major electrical and mechanical infrastructure equipment
• Partner with owners, consultants and internal leadership teams to manage project objectives
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Lead OAC meetings, progress reviews and stakeholder communications
• Support successful commissioning, energization and project turnover activities
Requirements
• 5+ years of construction project management experience
• Experience delivering large-scale construction projects
• Strong understanding of project controls, procurement, forecasting and subcontractor management
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders in fast-paced environments
• Proven ability to drive schedule, cost and quality performance
• Strong communication and leadership skills
Preferred Experience
• Data center or mission critical construction experience
• Experience with hyperscale or large campus developments
• MEP infrastructure knowledge
• Commissioning and turnover experience
• Projects exceeding $100M in value
• Experience with OFCI procurement and equipment coordination
Why Join
• Multiple multi-billion-dollar hyperscale campuses currently under construction
• Long-term project pipeline with secured backlog
• Opportunity to work on some of the largest data center developments in North America
• Strong compensation, bonus and travel package
• Clear progression opportunities into Senior Project Manager and Project Executive leadership roles
Travel & Relocation
Candidates may be offered relocation assistance or participate in a structured traveler program depending on project assignment. Opportunities currently exist across Oklahoma, Iowa, Kansas, Texas and Utah.
Senior Superintendent (Data Centers) United States
SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT
Mission Critical Construction
Overview
A leading ENR-ranked general contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent to join the delivery team supporting several large-scale hyperscale data center campuses across the United States.
This individual will play a key leadership role overseeing field operations, driving schedule performance, coordinating complex MEP installations, and ensuring successful project execution from site mobilization through commissioning and turnover.
These projects represent some of the largest mission critical developments currently under construction in North America, including multiple multi-billion-dollar campuses.
Responsibilities
• Lead all field operations, safety, quality, schedule and execution activities across major mission critical projects
• Coordinate subcontractors, superintendents, project management teams and client stakeholders
• Drive schedule adherence and recovery planning where required
• Manage daily field activities across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical scopes
• Oversee installation sequencing and integration of complex mission critical infrastructure
• Partner closely with commissioning teams to support successful startup and turnover
• Conduct site walks, progress reviews and coordination meetings
• Identify and mitigate project risks before they impact schedule, budget or quality
• Support staffing, development and leadership of field teams
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, consultants and trade partners
Requirements
• 10+ years of construction experience
• Prior experience as a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent on large-scale construction projects
• Mission critical, data center, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, healthcare or other technically complex project experience preferred
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and commissioning processes
• Proven ability to lead large subcontractor workforces and coordinate multiple trades
• Experience delivering projects through commissioning and client turnover
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Willingness to travel or relocate based on project requirements
Preferred Experience
• Hyperscale data center experience
• Experience on projects exceeding $250M in value
• Ground-up campus development experience
• Commissioning and startup experience
• Electrical and mechanical infrastructure knowledge
Why Join
• Opportunity to support multi-billion-dollar hyperscale campus developments
• Long-term project pipeline across multiple regions
• Clear progression opportunities into General Superintendent and Operations leadership positions
• Competitive compensation, bonus and travel package
• Join one of the fastest-growing mission critical construction programs in North America
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Locations: Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Kansas and Iowa
Travel and relocation assistance available depending on project assignment.
Candidates may initially be assigned to an active project for onboarding and integration before transitioning to a long-term campus assignment.
Director of Construction & Development Washington DC, United States
Director of Construction & Development
Northern Virginia / Washington DC
A growing data center developer is seeking a Director of Construction & Development to support a rapidly expanding project pipeline across the United States.
This individual will take ownership of multiple active projects ranging from 20MW–50MW and will be responsible for driving execution from pre-construction through commissioning and turnover. The role sits at the center of project delivery, coordinating consultants, contractors, utilities, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Current projects include ground-up developments and expansion projects in major U.S. markets, with additional opportunities progressing through acquisition and development.
Responsibilities
* Lead multiple data center construction projects simultaneously from pre-construction through closeout
* Manage project budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and contractor performance
* Coordinate with architects, engineers, utilities, consultants, and local authorities
* Conduct regular site visits and oversee project execution, safety, quality, and commissioning activities
* Review contracts, change orders, invoices, and project reporting
* Identify project risks and develop solutions to maintain schedule and budget objectives
* Support development and due diligence efforts, including utility coordination and site evaluation
* Present project updates, recommendations, and key decisions to senior leadership
Requirements
* Experience delivering data center, mission-critical, hyperscale, or colocation projects
* Strong construction management background with experience overseeing large-scale capital projects
* Demonstrated ability to manage projects through the full lifecycle, from pre-construction through commissioning and turnover
* Experience managing contractors, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders
* Strong commercial, scheduling, and project controls experience
* Ability to operate independently while managing multiple projects and competing priorities
* Greenfield development experience is beneficial but not required.
Sr Construction Manager Frederick, Maryland, United States
Position: Senior Construction Manager
Location: USA (Frederick, MD)
Role: Permanent
Overview
We are representing several huge names in the Data Center Development space whose platforms have project pipelines at 4GW+ following several multibillion-
dollar financing rounds. They're arguably the most exciting and forward-
thinking developers in the US and are all looking to onboard Senior Construction Ma
nagers in various locations to be on-
site and deliver their latest hyperscale Data Center builds.
Responsibilities
- Apply advanced knowledge of Data Center development, design and construc
tion whilst managing the GC
- Use financial models to gauge the feasibility of projects
- Draft agreements and edit legal documents related to design and constructio
n
- Develop and coordinate project schedules and execute sustainability plans incl
uding an understanding of relevant Data Center metrics (e.g: PUE, WUE)
- Utilise extensive Microsoft Office skills, with cloud-
based project management software skills a plus (Autodesk, Procure, Construc
tion Cloud)
- Communicate effectively across multiple projects and meet detailed deadlines
- Interpret federal, state and local ordinances, regulations and past approvals pe
rtaining to the development of assets.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in construction management, engineering, architecture
/planning
- Project management (PMP) and construction management (CCM) certification
s preferred
- 3+ years of experience in data center development, design, engineering or co
nstruction, preferably in hyperscale data center projects
- Experience with project risk management and mitigation strategies
Why Apply?
- Collaborate and work with the best minds in the industry
- Join a rapidly growing hyperscale data center developer
- World-class benefits and bonus packages
USA (Maryland)
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Electrical Engineer Seattle, Washington, United States
We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support the development and delivery of large-scale data center facilities. In this role, you will lead electrical design efforts across new build and expansion projects, working closely with internal development teams, design consultants, and construction partners to ensure designs meet technical, operational, and schedule requirements. Core responsibilities include developing and reviewing electrical designs for medium and high voltage distribution systems, UPS, switchgear, generators, and PDUs; managing external design consultants through schematic, design development, and construction document phases; conducting design reviews to ensure adherence to owner standards; and supporting construction administration through RFI responses, submittal reviews, and site visits. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, brings 5+ years of experience in mission-critical or large commercial facility design, and has working knowledge of MV/LV distribution and backup power systems. Data center project experience is strongly preferred, as is a PE license, though EIT candidates with relevant experience will be considered. Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, Uptime Institute tier standards, and ASHRAE guidelines is expected. This role requires collaboration across mechanical, structural, and civil disciplines and will involve travel to project sites.
