AI Datacenter Electrical / High Voltage Construction Manager

Location: Columbus, OH
Company: Bitdeer Technologies Group
Employment type: Full-time

About Bitdeer

Bitdeer is a world-leading technology company for Bitcoin mining and AI cloud.

Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive Bitcoin mining solutions for its customers. Apart from designing industry-leading ASIC chips and manufacturing mining rigs, the Group handles complex processes involved in computing across the value chain. This includes equipment procurement, transport logistics, datacenter design and construction, equipment management, and network and facility operations. Bitdeer also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with a high demand for artificial intelligence.

Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed data centers across multiple countries, including the United States, Norway, Bhutan, and Ethiopia.

We are seeking

We are seeking an AI Datacenter Electrical / High Voltage Construction Manager to lead delivery of high-voltage and electrical infrastructure for Bitdeer’s AI data center builds. Reporting to the VP, Data Center Construction, you will own electrical construction from the utility interconnection and on-site substation through medium-voltage distribution, the power train, and data hall power delivery, through energization and commissioning.

You will manage electrical contractors and equipment vendors, coordinate with utilities, and enforce electrical safety on every site. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building HV substations and large data center electrical systems.

Candidates will work on site as needed and should be based in one of the following areas, primarily in Texas and Ohio: Austin, TX; Rockdale, TX; Abilene, TX; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Massillon, OH; Clarington, OH; Columbus, OH; Akron, OH; or Pittsburgh, PA.

What you will be responsible for

HV & Utility Interconnection

• Substation Delivery: Manage construction of on-site HV substations, including power transformers, breakers, protection and control, and grounding.
• Utility Coordination: Coordinate interconnection, outage planning, and energization milestones with utilities and transmission providers.
• Energization Planning: Plan and execute safe, staged energization sequences with utility, contractor, and commissioning teams.

Electrical Construction Management

• MV/LV Distribution: Oversee installation of MV and LV distribution, switchgear, transformers, UPS, batteries, generators, busway, and PDUs/RPPs.
• Contractor Oversight: Manage electrical contractors for safety, quality, productivity, and schedule.
• Equipment Readiness: Track long-lead electrical equipment from factory witness testing through delivery, setting, and terminations.

Quality, Testing & Commissioning

• Installation Quality: Verify installation against drawings, specifications, NEC, and manufacturer requirements.
• Electrical Testing: Coordinate NETA acceptance testing, relay testing, and protection coordination studies.
• Commissioning Support: Support Level 1–5 commissioning and resolve electrical issues and punch-list items.

Electrical Safety

• Safety Programs: Enforce NFPA 70E, arc-flash, LOTO, and energized-work procedures.
• Switching Procedures: Review and approve Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for energization and switching.
• Documentation: Ensure single-line diagrams, as-builts, and arc-flash labeling are accurate at turnover.

How you will stand out

• Experience: 10+ years in electrical construction for data centers, utilities, or heavy industrial projects, including HV substations.
• HV/MV Systems: Hands-on experience with high-voltage substations, MV switchgear, and utility interconnections.
• Data Center Power: Experience with data center power trains, including switchgear, UPS, generators, battery systems, and busway.
• Codes & Standards: Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and NETA standards.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience (e.g., licensed electrician with progressive leadership).
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as PE, a journeyman or master electrician license, or OSHA 30-Hour.
• AI/HPC Power: Experience with high-density AI/HPC power distribution and rapid power ramps.
• Safety Leadership: Stops work when it is unsafe and sets a high bar for electrical safety.
• Problem Solving: Resolves field issues quickly with engineers and vendors.
• Coordination: Aligns utilities, contractors, and vendors around one energization plan.
• Clear Communication: Explains electrical risks and trade-offs to non-electrical stakeholders.

What you will experience working with us

• A culture that values authenticity and diverse perspectives.
• An inclusive, respectful environment with open workspaces and an energetic, start-up spirit.
• A fast-growing company with opportunities to network with industry pioneers and enthusiasts.
• The ability to contribute directly and make an impact on the future of the digital asset and AI computing industry.
• Involvement in new projects and in developing processes/systems.
• Personal accountability, autonomy, rapid growth, and learning opportunities.
• Attractive benefits and development such as training and mentoring.

Bitdeer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with country, state, and local laws. Bitdeer does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on conditions such as race, color, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital and/or parental status, religion, political opinion, nationality, ethnic background or social origin, social status, disability, age, indigenous status, and union.