Data Centre Design Lead for High-Performance Systems

Medium; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie Data Centres is seeking a Design Manager – Engineering Design to lead the engineering and technical design of MDC data centre projects, delivering innovative, scalable and compliant solutions for hyperscale and high-density clients.

Reporting to the GM Engineering & Design, you will own design outcomes across the full lifecycle, from feasibility to IFC and handover, coordinating internal teams and external consultants.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years' engineering and design experience, including 5+ years in data centre or mission-critical environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Mechanical, or related technical discipline.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design across major, complex or fast-tracked projects.
• Experience managing external engineering consultants and design deliverables from concept through to IFC, construction, as-built and handover.
• Strong technical understanding across critical data centre services including HV/LV, standby power, UPS, mechanical/cooling, fire, hydraulic, BMS/EPMS, civil, structural and architectural interfaces.
• Experience client-side, for a data centre operator, hyperscaler, engineering consultancy or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of data centre design frameworks including Uptime Institute Tier, TIA-942, NCC/BCA and AS/NZS Standards.
• Experience with BIM and digital design tools.
• Buildability, value engineering, cost, program and supply-chain considerations.
• Commitment to Safety in Design, quality and technical assurance.
• Ability to influence and challenge consultants and stakeholders while building relationships across teams.
• Continuous-improvement mindset with interest in innovation, sustainability, energy efficiency, PUE and NABERS for Data Centres.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and technical design of MDC data centre projects, delivering scalable, compliant solutions.
• Own design outcomes across the full lifecycle—from feasibility through IFC documentation to handover.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary internal teams and external consultants to ensure design integration and buildability.
• Drive Advanced Engineering, Safety in Design, buildability, prefabrication and modularisation.
• Develop standardised design approaches and optimise long-lead equipment while embedding lessons learned.
• Drive sustainability, reliability and commercial value in design outcomes.
• Influence and challenge consultants and stakeholders while maintaining strong cross-team relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary design

Stakeholder management

Safety in Design

BIM

Digital design tools

Cost and program management

Sustainability focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred)

Tools

BIM

Job description

Macquarie Data Centres is seeking a Design Manager – Engineering Design to lead the engineering and technical design of MDC data centre projects, delivering innovative, scalable and compliant solutions for hyperscale and high-density clients.

Reporting to the GM Engineering & Design, you will own design outcomes across the full lifecycle, from feasibility to IFC and handover, coordinating internal teams and external consultants.