Senior Data Centre Network Planning Lead

Zinfra PTY Ltd.; Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jemena is seeking a Senior Data Centre Network Planning Engineer in Victoria to lead planning and development of the data centre network and related sub-transmission capacity upgrades.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform load forecasting, network modelling, and provide technical scopes for connecting new data centres, ensuring delivery from design through commissioning.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering, eligible for Engineers Australia.
• At least 7 years in electricity supply, preferably Network Capacity Planning.
• Understanding of distribution networks, zone substations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare load forecasting, staging plans, and network modelling to guide augmentation and upgrades.
• Coordinate with other DNSPs and AEMO for joint planning to meet customer demand.
• Develop technical scopes for connecting new data centres to the network and support delivery through design to commissioning.
• Provide leadership aligning engineering decisions with Jemena's commercial, operational, and environmental goals.

Skills

Load forecasting

Network capacity planning

Regulatory understanding

Stakeholder collaboration

Load flow analysis

Education

Degree in electrical engineering

Tools

PSSE

Job description

Jemena is seeking a Senior Data Centre Network Planning Engineer in Victoria to lead planning and development of the data centre network and related sub-transmission capacity upgrades.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform load forecasting, network modelling, and provide technical scopes for connecting new data centres, ensuring delivery from design through commissioning.