Lead Data Centre Design Engineer

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Talent Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Lead Data Centre Design Engineer
Location: Sydney CBD
Job Type: Permanent Role
Salary: $ base plus super + bonus
Start Date: As soon as possible

About The Role

Our client is currently expanding footprint with major new builds including one of Australia's most advanced data centres currently under construction we are seeking a Lead Data Centre Design Engineer to drive the electrical design and technical planning across current and future developments.

This is a senior role where your expertise will help shape how data centres are designed, engineered, and improve to meet both customer demands and emerging technology trends.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate the work of consultants and technical partners to ensure high-quality engineering and design outcomes.
  • Drive innovation in electrical systems design by staying across industry trends and applying forward-thinking solutions.
  • Review and challenge consultant outputs to improve for performance, cost, and customer-specific requirements.
  • Engage in design workshops, providing input into design standards, and driving continuous improvement across all phases of development.
  • Oversee concept design reviews, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, operational needs, and project milestones.
  • Support bid and proposal teams by providing technical input for tenders and customer proposals.
  • Model electrical load distribution, evaluate capacity, and assess impacts of new deployments.
  • Provide risk insights around redundancy, resiliency, and operational reliability.
  • Participate in construction inspections and integrated systems testing (IST) to validate build quality.
  • Develop technical documentation including feasibility reports, scopes, and risk assessments.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, construction, and operational teams to deliver projects that meet scope, schedule, and compliance requirements.

What You'll Bring

  • Minimum 8 years' experience in electrical engineering design or consulting, ideally in important environments such as data centres.
  • Proven ability to manage technical design across full project life cycles from concept to construction to operation.
  • Strong technical knowledge of electrical infrastructure, including:
  • UPS systems
  • Diesel generators
  • Electrical switchgear and PDUs
  • Transfer switches (ATS/STS)
  • Low-voltage (LV) and high-voltage (HV) systems
  • Proficient in fault level analysis, protection schemes, and redundancy models (block/distributed).
  • Deep understanding of applicable engineering codes and standards related to critical infrastructure.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and working closely with clients and consultants.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.

Why Apply?

  • Help shape the future of aged care during a time of meaningful reform.
  • Join a supportive, mission-led organisation that values innovation, transparency, and compassion.
  • Contribute to real change in the lives of residents, families, and staff.

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