Electrical Engineer (Data Centers)
Electrical Engineering Lead
Location: Melbourne
Industry: Data Centers | Mission Critical | Commissioning | Critical Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Company
We are representing a specialist provider of commissioning, engineering, and technical advisory services supporting the delivery of hyperscale data centers and mission-critical facilities across Australia. The
They are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Lead to provide technical leadership across multiple mission-critical projects throughout the region.
Summary
The Electrical Engineering Lead will serve as the senior electrical authority across a portfolio of data center and critical infrastructure projects, overseeing electrical design reviews, technical compliance, installation quality, commissioning activities, and client engagement.
This individual will act as a key technical advisor to project teams, supporting projects from design development through construction, testing, commissioning, and operational handover. The role requires extensive knowledge of mission-critical electrical infrastructure and the ability to coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, equipment vendors, and commissioning teams.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Provide overall electrical engineering leadership across multiple mission-critical projects.
- Act as the technical subject matter expert for electrical systems design, installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Review engineering designs, calculations, technical documents, and project specifications.
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.
- Provide mentorship and technical development support to engineers and project teams.
Design & Engineering Review
- Review and evaluate electrical system designs for constructability, reliability, maintainability, and operational performance.
- Conduct design reviews during concept, schematic, and detailed design stages.
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and vendors to resolve technical issues.
- Identify risks and propose engineering solutions throughout project delivery.
- Support value engineering exercises while maintaining system reliability and redundancy requirements.
Construction Support
- Provide technical oversight throughout installation and construction activities.
- Conduct site inspections and technical audits to ensure quality compliance.
- Review RFIs, design changes, method statements, and commissioning documentation.
- Support project teams in resolving installation challenges and technical deficiencies.
- Ensure electrical systems are installed in accordance with design intent and project standards.
Commissioning & Testing
- Lead and support electrical commissioning activities across mission-critical facilities.
- Review commissioning plans, test procedures, and integrated systems testing strategies.
- Witness factory acceptance tests (FATs), site acceptance tests (SATs), and system performance testing.
- Support issue resolution and troubleshooting during commissioning.
- Ensure systems achieve operational readiness and reliability objectives prior to handover.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients and project stakeholders.
- Participate in technical meetings, workshops, and client presentations.
- Build strong relationships with contractor, consultant, and operator teams.
- Provide clear reporting and updates on project performance and technical risks.
- Support business development opportunities through technical expertise and market engagement.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Drive technical excellence across project execution.
- Develop engineering standards, templates, and best practices.
- Lead lessons-learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support the development of commissioning and engineering methodologies.
- Promote a culture focused on quality, safety, and operational excellence.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, commissioning, or mission-critical project delivery.
- Strong experience in data centers, critical infrastructure, industrial facilities, or large-scale MEP projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical engineering teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to review complex engineering documentation and technical specifications.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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