Electrical Design Lead

Recruitmark; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitmark is seeking an Electrical Design Lead to drive the electrical design of modular data centre units, ensure reliable and compliant power distribution, backup power and protection systems, and lead cross-functional teams.

The role requires senior electrical design experience in data centres or critical infrastructure, strong knowledge of AS/NZS standards, and proficiency with ETAP/SKM and CAD/BIM tools. Australian/New Zealand citizens or permanent residents preferred.

Qualifications

• Senior electrical design experience in data centres or critical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 / 61439, NCC, WHS and QA requirements.
• Proficiency with ETAP, SKM and CAD/BIM tools such as Revit MEP/AutoCAD Electrical.
• Tertiary Electrical Engineering degree; chartered engineer status preferred.
• Experience with modular or prefabricated construction is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of modular data centre units and provide technical direction.
• Review designs, calculations and specifications to ensure compliance and testing.
• Coordinate resources across multiple projects; support estimating and cost optimisation.
• Embed safety-in-design principles and support audits and continuous improvement.
• Build and mentor a high-performing electrical design team; support staff development.
• Report progress and risks to Head of Engineering; liaise with clients, certifiers and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered engineer status

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Revit MEP

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Recruitmark is partnered with a specialist modular infrastructure provider delivering data centres and other mission‑critical facilities for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise clients. Through its integrated Design, Engineer, Supply (DES) model, the business bridges the gap between engineering design and material delivery, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and on budget. Supporting some of the region’s most complex digital infrastructure projects, the company is recognised for its innovative, high-performance modular solutions.

About the Role:

The Electrical Design Lead plays a pivotal role in leading the electrical design, modular data centre products and projects, including power distribution, backup power, and protection systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and safety. This role is responsible for ensuring that electrical designs are delivered efficiently, safely, and profitably while aligning with the company's strategic objectives.

The Electrical Design Lead is also a key driver of cross-functional collaboration between the Head of Engineering, Structural Lead, Mechanical Design Lead, Design Coordinator, Project Managers, procurement, quality, factory, and site teams, ensuring seamless coordination, consistent quality, and well‑integrated electrical outcomes from design through commissioning

Key Responsibilities:

• Electrical Design Leadership – Lead the electrical design of modular data centre units, establishing standardised, efficient and resilient designs while providing technical direction, mentoring and support to the engineering team.
• Design Assurance & Compliance – Review and approve electrical designs, calculations and specifications, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards, NCC, utility and client requirements, as well as coordinating design verification, testing and commissioning.
• Project Delivery & Resource Management – Manage electrical design resources and deliverables across multiple projects, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and support estimating, tendering, cost optimisation and manufacturability.
• Safety & Continuous Improvement – Embed safety‑in‑design principles across fabrication, installation and operations, ensure legislative and industry compliance, and support audits, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Team Leadership & Development – Build and lead a high‑performing electrical design team, fostering accountability, safety and performance while supporting staff development, training and succession planning.
• Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement – Report design progress, risks and performance to the Head of Engineering and collaborate with internal teams, clients, certifiers, utilities and suppliers to ensure integrated project delivery.

About You:

• A combination of relevant qualification and demonstrated industry experience will also be considered.
• Proven experience in a senior electrical design role within data centres, critical infrastructure, construction, or prefabrication.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design and standards (e.g. AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 61439, AS/NZS 3008), the NCC, WHS, and QA requirements.
• Proficiency with electrical design and analysis tools (e.g. ETAP, SKM, or similar), CAD/BIM tools (e.g. Revit MEP, AutoCAD Electrical), and scheduling systems.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent electrical design, analysis, and problem‑solving ability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, with chartered or registered engineer status (e.g. CPEng, RPEQ, or equivalent).
• Experience with modular or prefabricated construction processes, or data centre power system design.

**Applicants must be Australian/New Zealand citizens or have Permanent Residency.**