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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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across the US

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

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Global IPP

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MUSH market leader

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Solar developer

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Solar + storage developer

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Global wind turbine OEM

Clean energy job opportunities

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Operations Engineer, High Voltage Substations - Remote (US or CANADA)

Remote 170 - 185 Contract

Electrical Engineer, High Voltage Operations Engineering — Solar & Battery Storage Fleet Location: United States (Remote) Compensation: USD $170,000 – $185,000 (base salary + bonus + equity) About the Client root/edge is partnering wit...
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Operations Engineer, High Voltage Substations - Remote (US or CANADA)

Remote Competitive Permanent

Electrical Engineer, High Voltage Operations Engineering — Solar & Battery Storage Fleet Location: United States (Remote) Compensation: USD $170,000 – $185,000 (base salary + bonus + equity) About the Client root/edge is partnering wit...
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Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Portland Competitive Permanent

This hybrid Senior Mechanical Project Engineer role combines hands-on mechanical design authority with full project engineering leadership across the company's biogas and bioenergy systems. The position covers mechanical calculations, 3D modeling in...
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Sr Director Asset Management

New York 190K Permanent

Sr Director of Asset Management Remotely based or NYC Our client is a renewable energy company on a mission to be a leader in this new era of sustainable energy. Drawing upon an extensive knowledge base, the company develops, finances, engineer...
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Principal Protection Engineer - Microgrids / BTM

REMOTE Salary + Bonus + Equity Permanent

About the role Our client builds fully islanded, behind-the-meter microgrids (solar, BESS, and gas peakers) powering AI data centers in West Texas at record speed. As Principal Protection Engineer, you own the protection and control philosophy tha...
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Transaction and Diligence Specialist

Washington Competitive Permanent

Our client is a leading renewable energy company focused on distributed generation solar and battery storage projects as a developer, EPC provider, and asset manager. The organization acquires, develops, constructs, and operates distributed solar ass...
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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.

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