Data Centre Design Lead – Electrical Infrastructure

IKG Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

IKG Talent in Sydney is seeking a highly experienced electrical engineer to lead the technical delivery of complex data centre and critical environment projects across Sydney. This role suits a driven professional with hyperscale or colocation data centre delivery background, bringing expertise in electrical infrastructure and knowledge of mechanical systems.

You will shape design outcomes, ensure technical compliance, and support project delivery through design, commissioning, and handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Australia) required.
• Eligible for Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian citizen).
• Experience with data centre electrical systems and mechanical exposure.
• Experience with LV/HV systems, UPS, generators, and power distribution.
• Familiarity with AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3015, and TIA-942.
• Ability to assess design risk and manage technical interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate internal and external consultants to ensure electrical design aligns with project scope, standards, and client expectations.
• Review and contribute to concept designs, technical proposals, and detailed documentation.
• Optimise electrical designs to balance resilience, cost, and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership on systems including LV switchgear, UPS, standby generation, and cooling systems.
• Contribute to bid and tender submissions by reviewing scope, capacity planning, and design strategy.
• Develop and review electrical load assessments, fault studies, and system redundancy plans.
• Review shop drawings, coordination models, and installation documents.
• Ensure system design aligns with relevant Australian standards and best practices in mission-critical environments.
• Collaborate on the integration of BMS, EMS, and fire detection/suppression systems.
• Support ongoing technical development of design standards and templates.
• Conduct site inspections, system testing, and support commissioning.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, design consultants, contractors, and clients to clarify scope and resolve issues.
• Develop risk assessments, feasibility studies, and due diligence reports.

Skills

LV/HV systems

UPS

Generators

Power distribution

Redundancy principles

System resiliency

Technical leadership

Electrical modelling tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

IKG Talent in Sydney is seeking a highly experienced electrical engineer to lead the technical delivery of complex data centre and critical environment projects across Sydney. This role suits a driven professional with hyperscale or colocation data centre delivery background, bringing expertise in electrical infrastructure and knowledge of mechanical systems.

You will shape design outcomes, ensure technical compliance, and support project delivery through design, commissioning, and handover.