Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centre & Critical Power

Ampcontrol; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcontrol is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical design for data centre and mission-critical projects across Australia, guiding concepts through testing and handover.

The role requires delivering reliable, compliant electrical solutions with strong leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and a unwavering commitment to safety and quality. This position offers opportunities across LV/MV distribution, UPS, generators and grid connections.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering.
• Significant experience in electrical engineering and design.
• Strong knowledge of LV and MV distribution systems.
• Experience with critical power systems including UPS, generators, transformers, switchgear and protection systems.
• Experience taking projects from concept and design through to testing and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards, electrical regulations and engineering practices.
• Experience working with clients, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and mentor less experienced engineers.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical engineering and design of data centre and mission-critical projects.
• Develop electrical concepts, detailed designs, specifications, calculations and technical documentation.
• Design and integrate LV/MV electrical distribution and critical power systems.
• Work across utility/grid connections, transformers, switchgear, switchboards, UPS, batteries and standby generation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and project teams.
• Review engineering deliverables to ensure technical quality, compliance and constructability.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and OEMs to resolve technical issues.
• Support project delivery from design through procurement, construction, testing and commissioning.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, integrated systems testing and commissioning activities.
• Identify and manage technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, codes, regulations and project requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and the development of Ampcontrol's data centre and critical power capabilities.

Skills

Electrical design

Data centre experience

LV/MV distribution

Critical power systems

Project leadership

Technical mentoring

Regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Ampcontrol is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical design for data centre and mission-critical projects across Australia, guiding concepts through testing and handover.

The role requires delivering reliable, compliant electrical solutions with strong leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and a unwavering commitment to safety and quality. This position offers opportunities across LV/MV distribution, UPS, generators and grid connections.