Senior Electrical Engineer — Data Centre & Critical Power

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

Job summary

Ampcontrol is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and delivery of data centre and mission-critical electrical systems across Australia. You will oversee LV/MV distribution, critical power, UPS, transformers and protection schemes, from concept through commissioning, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

You will provide technical leadership, engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and mentor less experienced engineers to drive reliable, high-performance

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering.
• Significant experience in electrical engineering and design, preferably within data centres, critical infrastructure, power systems or other mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of LV and MV electrical 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 engineering

Data centre experience

Critical power

LV distribution

MV distribution

UPS systems

Generators

Transformers

Protection systems

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Ampcontrol is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and delivery of data centre and mission-critical electrical systems across Australia. You will oversee LV/MV distribution, critical power, UPS, transformers and protection schemes, from concept through commissioning, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

You will provide technical leadership, engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and mentor less experienced engineers to drive reliable, high-performance