Electrical Design Engineer

Clear., a London-headquartered infrastructure talent consultancy, is hiring an Electrical Design Engineer on behalf of a rapidly expanding data center owner-operator in the United States. This fully remote role (with travel) focuses on medium- to extra-high-voltage substation design supporting AI and high-performance computing facilities. Responsibilities include load flow, short circuit, and protection coordination studies, AC/DC calculations, battery sizing, and development of one-line and control schematics in compliance with IEC and ANSI standards. Candidates need 5+ years of power systems or substation design experience. The position offers up to $130,000 base salary plus bonus and benefits.

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Electrical Design Engineer Owner’s Side Data Center Opportunity via Clear.

Company Name: Clear
Position Title: Electrical Design Engineer (Owner’s Side – Data Center)
Location: Remote (United States) – Travel to project sites required
Industry: Data Centers / Energy Infrastructure / Power Systems
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Up to $130,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits
Apply Link: Email inquiries to Info@clear-er.com
Official Website: http://www.clear-er.com

Job Offering Company Introduction

This opportunity is being presented by Clear, a data center and energy infrastructure talent consultancy specializing in engineering, construction, and executive-level recruitment across EMEA, North America, and APAC. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, with offices in Dubai and New York, Clear operates within the staffing and recruiting industry and focuses specifically on critical infrastructure sectors.

Clear works with companies involved in data centers, power generation, renewable energy, cleantech, utilities, and industrial engineering. Their client base includes infrastructure developers, energy companies, EPC firms, and owner-operators building power-intensive assets. The firm recruits across permanent and contract roles, supporting both technical hiring and executive search mandates.

In this case, Clear is representing a rapidly expanding infrastructure owner and operator that is developing next-generation data centers. These facilities support artificial intelligence workloads, cloud platforms, colocation services, and high-performance computing. Unlike consulting engineering firms that provide advisory services to clients, this organization operates on the owner’s side. That distinction is important.

Being on the owner’s side means the company directly controls capital deployment, design direction, contractor oversight, and long-term operational planning. Engineers within this environment are not preparing designs for third-party approval alone. They are contributing to assets the company will own, operate, and maintain for years. This shifts the focus from short-term project delivery to lifecycle performance and system reliability.

The organization is scaling its power infrastructure portfolio across North America. Data centers supporting AI and high-performance compute applications require robust, redundant, and highly engineered electrical systems. Substations, medium-voltage and extra-high-voltage systems, backup power strategies, and protection coordination all play central roles in ensuring uptime.

To support this growth, the company is expanding its internal engineering team. Instead of relying entirely on external consultants, it is building owner-side expertise to guide design decisions, oversee engineering quality, and manage implementation strategies. This is where the Electrical Design Engineer position comes in.

This role offers a transition opportunity for engineers currently working in consulting firms or EPC environments who want to gain direct exposure to infrastructure ownership. Many engineers spend much of their early careers supporting clients without being involved in final asset strategy or long-term operational considerations. This position allows a shift into a role where design decisions have direct implications for assets the company controls.

The role is fully remote within the United States, with travel to data center project sites as required. Working remotely does not reduce responsibility. Instead, engineers are expected to collaborate with internal leadership, participate in high-level design discussions, and periodically visit field locations to support implementation and commissioning activities.

This is a full-time position offering a base salary of up to $130,000 along with bonus potential and a full benefits package. The company positions itself at the intersection of energy, digital infrastructure, and emerging compute demands, making it a significant player in a growing sector.

For engineers looking to move beyond traditional consulting and into infrastructure ownership earlier in their careers, this position presents a structured pathway. The candidate will work directly under senior engineering leadership, gaining visibility into both technical and strategic decisions that shape power-intensive facilities.

Job Description

The Electrical Design Engineer will focus on the design and analysis of medium- to extra-high-voltage electrical systems supporting data center infrastructure.

A significant portion of the role involves performing detailed electrical design work for substation facilities. This includes power system studies, equipment specification, and coordination of protective systems.

The engineer will execute load flow studies to evaluate system performance under varying operational conditions. These studies help ensure voltage stability, proper equipment sizing, and compliance with reliability requirements.

Short circuit analysis will also be part of regular responsibilities. Identifying available fault current levels is critical for breaker selection, protection schemes, and ensuring equipment ratings are adequate.

Protection coordination studies must be performed to ensure that protective relays operate selectively. The engineer will analyze coordination curves, review relay settings, and verify that system disturbances are isolated appropriately without unnecessary shutdowns.

The role includes AC and DC system loading calculations. Data center substations often incorporate DC battery systems and charger units for control power reliability. The engineer will perform battery sizing calculations and verify charger capacities to maintain system resilience.

Development of engineering drawings is another key responsibility. This includes preparing one-line diagrams that clearly communicate system topology and equipment connections.

The engineer will also develop AC/DC control schematics that detail protection circuits, breaker control logic, and metering configurations.

Wiring drawings and cable schedules must be prepared and reviewed. These documents support construction teams and ensure field installation aligns with engineered intent.

The candidate will contribute to control building layouts, ensuring adequate space planning for relaying panels, protection equipment, and metering systems.

Relaying and metering specifications will also fall under this role. The engineer will help define equipment requirements in alignment with performance objectives.

Quality assurance and quality control activities are integral to the job. The Electrical Design Engineer will coordinate design reviews, identify gaps, and support issuance of final documents for procurement and construction.

The engineer must apply IEC and ANSI standards across all design deliverables. Understanding these standards ensures that substation equipment, protection schemes, and documentation align with recognized engineering frameworks.

Independent problem-solving is expected. While the engineer will report to senior leadership, the ability to analyze complex system challenges and propose technically sound solutions is essential.

Periodic travel to job sites will occur to support field implementation, commissioning, and troubleshooting. This may involve reviewing installations, supporting startup procedures, and verifying field compliance with design documents.

Unlike consulting environments where client communication dominates, this role involves collaboration primarily with internal stakeholders. Engineers will work closely with project managers, construction teams, procurement staff, and operations personnel.

The overall job combines technical design responsibilities with exposure to asset ownership strategy, making it distinct from pure consulting roles.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering.

A minimum of five years of experience in electrical engineering is required, particularly in substation design or power systems engineering.

Experience in EPC or consulting environments is strongly preferred, as it provides exposure to structured design workflows and project execution processes.

Candidates must have hands-on experience performing load flow studies, short circuit analysis, and protection coordination studies.

Familiarity with IEC and ANSI standards is required to ensure compliance across design documentation.

Applicants should have experience preparing one-line diagrams and protection/control drawings.

The ability to work independently while remaining aligned with senior engineering guidance is important.

A Professional Engineer license or the intention to pursue licensure is preferred.

Strong analytical skills and practical understanding of power system behavior are necessary.

Willingness to travel periodically to support site implementation and commissioning activities is required.