Infrastructure
recruitment


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Building the backbone
of a connected world

From power delivery to data infrastructure, root/edge is a trusted partner for companies across the infrastructure value chain.

We connect infrastructure firms with the engineers, executives, and technical professionals needed to design, build, and operate the systems America relies on.

Our clients include utilities, EPCs, digital infrastructure providers, and asset managers who need top-tier talent.

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Solutions built around your
infrastructure goals

Infrastructure hiring is complex. At root/edge, we bring clarity and confidence to the process through customized recruitment models, market insight, and a commitment to long-term partnerships.

From executive search to embedded support, our services are designed to help infrastructure companies grow with purpose and resilience. Backed by decades of experience and data-powered decision making, we help you hire with confidence.

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We recruit for roles like

Power Systems Engineers


Substation Engineers


Transmission Line Designers


Utility Project Managers


Construction Managers


VP of Power Delivery


SCADA and Controls Specialists


Director of Infrastructure Strategy


Data Center Facilities Managers


Commissioning Engineers


Energy Infrastructure Executives


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Proven success
across the US

Learn how we've helped infrastructure firms find the talent to power major projects.

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Senior Manager, Development, Data Centers (Hybrid)

Phoenix Competitive Permanent

Senior Development Manager Phoenix, Arizona, or SLC (Hybrid) Western U.S. (multiple locations considered) Our client is an energy transition company committed to developing, constructing, and owning large-scale infrastructure assets...

Senior Manager, Development - BESS - WECC

Denver Competitive Permanent

Senior Manager, Project Development, WECC Western United States Our client is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects. Their mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make N...

Reliability Manager - Bioenergy

Atlanta Competitive Permanent

Key Responsibilities Strategic Asset Management: Develop and deploy proactive, predictive, and preventive maintenance strategies to optimize machine availability. Risk & Failure Analysis: Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Roo...

Senior Electrical Engineer, High Voltage - Fully Remote (US & Canada)

Remote 190K - 200K Permanent

Senior Electrical Engineer, High Voltage Remote • United States About Our Client Our client is a profitable, well-capitalized independent power producer developing, owning, and operating some of the world’s largest clean energy resources. Th...

Senior Electrical Engineer, High Voltage - Fully Remote (US or CANADA)

REMOTE Competitive Permanent

About the Client root/edge is partnering with a profitable, well-capitalized independent power producer (IPP) on this search. Our client develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy assets across the U.S., supplying reliable, competitiv...

Electrical Engineer, High Voltage - Fully Remote

REMOTE Competitive Permanent

About the Client root/edge is partnering with a profitable, well-capitalized independent power producer (IPP) on this search. Our client develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy assets across the U.S., supplying reliable, competitiv...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Businesses growing infrastructure leadership teams often use specialist recruiters to access experienced professionals faster and reduce hiring risk.

Infrastructure leadership hiring can be challenging because many qualified candidates are already employed on long-term projects and are not actively applying for roles. Recruiters provide targeted outreach, industry market knowledge, and access to passive talent pools.

For businesses scaling in data centres, utilities, energy infrastructure, transportation, and industrial projects, specialist recruitment support can improve hiring efficiency and leadership quality.

Areas of recruitment include:

  • Data centre infrastructure
  • Power and utilities infrastructure
  • Grid modernization
  • Renewable infrastructure
  • Transmission and distribution
  • Industrial infrastructure
  • Battery storage projects
  • Electrification and EV infrastructure
  • Project delivery and construction leadership
  • Engineering and technical operations

Finding talent for data centre infrastructure projects requires access to engineering, construction, commissioning, and operational professionals with highly specialized experience.

Demand for data centre talent continues to grow due to AI infrastructure expansion, digital transformation, and increased power and cooling requirements.

Businesses typically secure experienced professionals through specialist infrastructure recruiters, executive search, industry referrals, and targeted outreach to passive candidates.