Careers

About Verrus 

Data centers should be valuable assets to their customers, the grid, and the local community such that we are able to give customers what they want, where they want it, while cities and utilities are actively seeking us to build in their region. 

Verrus is a developer of next generation, greenfield hyperscale data centers that flexibly leverage its onsite energy infrastructure (i.e. large scale BESS) through our proprietary technology. This allows Verrus to be a flexible resource to the grid, and provide grid services that facilitate interconnection and the effective procurement of power and carbon free energy, and balance traditional and variable uptime workloads (e.g., AI/ML). Verrus builds and capitalizes its turnkey data centers deeply integrated with energy resources, providing significant advantages over traditional designs.

Verrus is led by industry veterans with experience at the largest data center development companies as well as power & utilities, delivering GWs of data center capacity across four continents in their careers (representing billions of investment).

About Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners

Verrus is backed by Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners.  With investment from Alphabet, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, and Stepstone Group, SIP is a consolidated holding company that builds innovative technology-enabled infrastructure companies and projects that deliver positive social and environmental impact at scale. SIP believes that technology-enabled infrastructure will help to solve some of the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.

Following years of research and in collaboration with the Verrus management team, SIP formed Verrus to design, build, and operate the world’s most innovative data centers, leveraging unique technology to develop a scaled project portfolio that delivers significant financial, environmental, and innovation outcomes.

Role

Verrus is growing our data center electrical engineering function within the Engineering organization. In this highly cross-functional role,  you will be part of a team responsible for the design of the electrical plant through the entire product lifecycle, from conception to operation. You will lead the efforts of external partners operating as an extension of the Verrus team in the development of these designs. Finally, you will provide key input to Verrus’ technology roadmap, conceiving new ideas, and promoting internal adoption of relevant developments in our industry space.

This is a full-time, individual contributor position reporting to the CTO. The role will be based out of Verrus’ Bay Area office, with requirements for some potential light travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical schematics, drawings, and specifications for HV and MV electrical systems for data centers, including switchgear, transformers, distribution panels, and protection systems.
• Perform/oversee detailed power system studies, including load flow analysis, short circuit analysis, and protective device coordination studies.
• Develop and review plans, and coordinate with contractors for the installation, testing, and commissioning of HV and MV electrical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E).
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and advancements in power systems engineering, assess the relevancy to Verrus products, and advocate internally for adoption.
• Own power system issues throughout the project lifecycle, including concept design, detailed design, procurement, bidding, manufacturing, delivery, and on-site installation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to identify and resolve issues.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent 
• 10+ years experience in the design, construction, and operation of electrical systems, focusing on mission-critical infrastructure (data centers, hospitals, etc.).
• 5+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring alignment and successful execution.
• Extensive experience with HV and MV power systems, including switchgear, transformers, distribution panels, and protection systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E).
• Adaptability to work in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment and picking up new technical areas of expertise.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's or Ph. D. degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years experience in the design, construction, and operation of electrical systems, focusing on mission-critical infrastructure (data centers, hospitals, etc.).
• Experience with large scale micro-grid or grid-connected projects
• Working knowledge of mechanical and control systems.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $170,000-$220,000. Salary is only one part of Verrus’ comprehensive compensation package, which also includes a discretionary bonus and general health benefits and paid time off.

How to Apply

If you are interested in consideration for this role, please apply through careers@verrusdata.com by submitting your resume with the job title in the subject line of your application email. Due to the amount of interest in Verrus’ work, we may not have the chance to follow up with you directly following your submission.

We are an equal opportunity employer. For us, this is more than legal boilerplate; it is reflective of a deeply held belief that our success depends on our willingness to recruit, hire, empower, compensate, reward, and promote the best and brightest individuals, of all backgrounds and characteristics.