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Job Description
This is a rare opportunity to join a leading data centre asset owner and operator at the forefront of AI, cloud, and mission-critical infrastructure development.
Job Description
This is a rare opportunity to join a leading data centre asset owner and operator at the forefront of AI, cloud, and mission-critical infrastructure development.
Our client is trusted by global hyperscalers, major multinationals, and a significant portion of the Australian Federal Government.
With significant capital projects underway—including a hyperscale data centre currently under construction—this team is expanding and looking for an experienced electrical design engineer to work with the General Manager.
The Opportunity
* Take a lead technical role in the design and delivery of new and expansion data centre builds.
* Reporting to the GM to help create and build a new team
* Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, clients, and consultants to deliver concept design, feasibility, and construction-stage support.
* Ensure customer requirements are embedded into engineering solutions, particularly those from hyperscaler and enterprise clients.
* Influence future site acquisitions, design optimisation, and electrical strategy aligned with leading-edge technology.
* Contribute to proposals, tenders, and load balancing models, while advising on redundancy and resiliency.
* Conduct site inspections and support integrated systems testing (IST).
What You'll Bring
* 8+ years' experience in electrical engineering (data centre or mission-critical, highly regarded).
* Expertise in LV & HV systems, UPS, diesel generators, switchgear, PDUs, STS/ATS systems and power distribution.
* Knowledge of redundancy models (block/distributed), protection schemes, fault modelling, earthing, and system resiliency.
* Strong understanding of relevant codes, technical standards, and compliance in critical environments.
* Experience managing consultants and challenging designs to achieve the best outcomes for cost, performance, and client objectives.
Why Join?
* Be part of Australia's most trusted data centre operator during a period of rapid, strategic growth.
* Lead major infrastructure builds shaping the future of AI and cloud capability.
* Enjoy hybrid working, flexible conditions, and clear growth pathways.
* Make your mark in a business that empowers its team and invests in long-term success.
* $160,000 - $220,000 + Super & Bonuses
Please click apply or send through an updated CV to [email protected]
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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