Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Data Centre Power

Ugl Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL in Australia is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Electrical to lead electrical services packages for hyperscale data centre developments. You’ll manage design through handover, coordinating subcontractors to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes across complex projects.

Reporting to the MEP Construction Manager, you will drive HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators and switchgear while coordinating interfaces across mechanical, controls, ICT, BMS and fire disciplines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer supporting data centres, healthcare, defence, or other complex commercial building projects.
• Strong understanding of critical electrical systems including HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators and switchgear.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing multiple stakeholder interfaces.
• Strong communication, planning, commercial awareness and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of electrical services packages from design and procurement through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Manage and coordinate electrical subcontractors to achieve safety, quality, commercial and programme objectives.
• Drive technical coordination of HV/LV systems, generators, UPS, switchboards and critical power infrastructure.
• Coordinate interfaces across mechanical, electrical, controls, ICT, BMS, fire and commissioning disciplines.
• Review designs, identify constructability opportunities and mitigate project risks
• Monitor project performance and contribute to schedule, cost, quality and reporting outcomes.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

UGL in Australia is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Electrical to lead electrical services packages for hyperscale data centre developments. You’ll manage design through handover, coordinating subcontractors to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes across complex projects.

Reporting to the MEP Construction Manager, you will drive HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators and switchgear while coordinating interfaces across mechanical, controls, ICT, BMS and fire disciplines.