DCN Electrical Engineer, Houston, TX

Job Title: DCN Electrical Engineer
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote

About the Company
Our client is an innovative engineering and technology organization focused on advancing next-generation energy and industrial infrastructure solutions. Their portfolio includes technologies supporting carbon capture, geothermal energy, energy storage, hydrogen, sustainable materials, and hyperscale data center infrastructure.
The company’s Data Center Infrastructure group delivers modular, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions designed to support the rapid growth of AI and cloud computing. By leveraging standardized designs and advanced offsite manufacturing, they help customers accelerate deployment timelines, improve quality, reduce construction risk, and scale critical infrastructure efficiently. Position Overview
We are seeking Electrical Engineers to support the design, manufacturing, and deployment of large-scale hyperscale data center infrastructure projects.
This role will support electrical systems throughout the full project lifecycle, including engineering design, manufacturing, construction support, testing, installation, and commissioning. The Electrical Engineer will help ensure systems meet customer requirements, applicable industry standards, and operational performance expectations while supporting technical troubleshooting during manufacturing and field execution.
Multiple openings are available across various experience levels. Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve electrical drawings, technical documentation, and engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry standards
• Support the design and development of hyperscale data center infrastructure modules
• Participate in engineering reviews, planning sessions, and technical discussions
• Develop technical requisitions (TRs) for electrical and fire protection systems
• Review vendor quotations and provide technical input to procurement teams
• Prepare engineering deliverables including:
  • Electrical load lists
  • Cable sizing and schedules
  • Single-line diagrams
  • Electrical calculations and supporting documentation
• Design and support:
  • Grounding/earthing systems
  • Lighting systems and lighting studies
  • Electrical power distribution systems
• Develop material takeoffs (MTOs) and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Analyze electrical systems for load balancing, capacity planning, reliability, and efficiency improvements
• Support manufacturing and assembly teams during fabrication phases
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning, including responding to RFIs and troubleshooting field issues
• Participate in site visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities as needed
• Interface directly with customers during technical reviews and project discussions
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, improved reliability, and innovative engineering solutions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• 3–10+ years of electrical engineering or electrical design experience
• Experience supporting data center infrastructure, mission-critical facilities, industrial facilities, or large commercial electrical systems
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, equipment sizing, and electrical design standards
• Experience with:
  • Medium- and low-voltage electrical systems
  • UPS systems
  • Diesel generators
  • Switchgear
  • Power distribution systems
  • Transfer switches and electrical controls
• Familiarity with electrical deliverables including single-line diagrams, load lists, cable schedules, and BOMs
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience supporting hyperscale or mission-critical data center environments
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards including:
  • NEC
  • NFPA
  • OSHA
  • IEC
  • IBC
• Experience with engineering and BIM software including:
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • BIM 360
  • SolidWorks
  • ETAP
  • Dialux
  • Navisworks
• Experience supporting fast-track design/build projects or major facility upgrades

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on next-generation hyperscale data center infrastructure supporting AI and cloud expansion
• Join a rapidly growing, innovative engineering organization
• Work on large-scale, high-impact projects with strong long-term growth potential
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning teams in a highly technical environment

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.