HV Utilities Project Lead — Hyperscale Data Center

Zerra DC; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Zerra DC in Brisbane leads the Western Downs Digital Park project, delivering high‑voltage connection and utility infrastructure. You will own the HV workstream from engagement and approvals through energisation, coordinating with the network provider and project teams.

You will drive procurement, design interfaces and construction, ensuring safety and compliance to Australian standards, with regular travel to the WDDP site near Dalby.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in HV electrical infrastructure delivery.
• Direct experience with electricity network providers from application to energisation.
• Knowledge of substations, transformers, switchgear, protection, earthing.
• Experience procuring long-lead HV equipment.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Knowledge of Australian electrical-safety standards.
• Data centre or large-scale infra project experience.
• Electrical Engineering degree preferred; chartership/PM accreditation advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HV utilities delivery programme from connection to energisation.
• Coordinate with network providers, construction, design, and PMO.
• Manage HV contractors, consultants and equipment vendors.
• Ensure safe, compliant, on-time delivery within budget.
• Provide clear reporting on progress, risks and costs to senior leaders.
• Interface with operations teams for smooth handover to service.

Skills

HV infrastructure

utility connections

substations

transformers

switchgear

long-lead procurement

project scheduling

electrical safety standards

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered / RPEQ eligible

PM accreditation advantageous

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Zerra DC in Brisbane leads the Western Downs Digital Park project, delivering high‑voltage connection and utility infrastructure. You will own the HV workstream from engagement and approvals through energisation, coordinating with the network provider and project teams.

You will drive procurement, design interfaces and construction, ensuring safety and compliance to Australian standards, with regular travel to the WDDP site near Dalby.