Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centre Power & Projects

Atlas NextWave; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead technical delivery on data centre power infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand. You will oversee design reviews, ensure technically sound solutions, and drive projects from commissioning to handover.

The role emphasizes leadership across engineering teams, adherence to international standards, and collaboration with sales, procurement, and project management to achieve successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience, preferably in critical power or data centres.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems and emergency power solutions.
• Experience with design reviews, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with Australian and international electrical standards.
• AutoCAD experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise across critical power infrastructure projects.
• Review project designs, technical specifications, compliance documentation and engineering submissions.
• Assess project solutions for technical feasibility, cost efficiency, and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, suppliers and customers to support project delivery.
• Lead technical discussions throughout the project lifecycle, including installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Review engineering drawings and as-built records, ensuring accuracy and revision control.

Skills

Engineering experience

Power systems knowledge

Design reviews & commissioning

Reading schematics

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Atlas NextWave seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead technical delivery on data centre power infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand. You will oversee design reviews, ensure technically sound solutions, and drive projects from commissioning to handover.

The role emphasizes leadership across engineering teams, adherence to international standards, and collaboration with sales, procurement, and project management to achieve successful outcomes.