Technical Design Lead (Data Centres)
Location: Sydney CBD
Job Type: Permanent Role
Salary: $180-220 base plus super + bonus
Start Date: As soon as possible

About The Role

Our client is currently expanding footprint with major new builds including one of Australia's most advanced data centres currently under construction we are seeking a Technical Design Lead to drive the electrical design and technical planning across current and future developments.

This is a senior role where your expertise will help shape how data centres are designed, engineered, and improve to meet both customer demands and emerging technology trends.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the work of consultants and technical partners to ensure high-quality engineering and design outcomes.
• Drive innovation in electrical systems design by staying across industry trends and applying forward-thinking solutions.
• Review and challenge consultant outputs to optimise for performance, cost, and customer-specific requirements.
• Engage in design workshops, providing input into design standards, and driving continuous improvement across all phases of development.
• Oversee concept design reviews, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, operational needs, and project milestones.
• Support bid and proposal teams by providing technical input for tenders and customer proposals.
• Model electrical load distribution, evaluate capacity, and assess impacts of new deployments.
• Provide risk insights around redundancy, resiliency, and operational reliability.
• Participate in construction inspections and integrated systems testing (IST) to validate build quality.
• Develop technical documentation including feasibility reports, scopes, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, construction, and operational teams to deliver projects that meet scope, schedule, and compliance requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 8 years' experience in electrical engineering design or consulting, ideally in important environments such as data centres.
• Proven ability to manage technical design across full project life cycles from concept to construction to operation.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical infrastructure, including:
• UPS systems
• Diesel generators
• Electrical switchgear and PDUs
• Transfer switches (ATS/STS)
• Low-voltage (LV) and high-voltage (HV) systems
• Proficient in fault level analysis, protection schemes, and redundancy models (block/distributed).
• Deep understanding of applicable engineering codes and standards related to critical infrastructure.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and working closely with clients and consultants.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.

Why Apply?

• Help shape the future of aged care during a time of meaningful reform.
• Join a supportive, mission-led organisation that values innovation, transparency, and compassion.
• Contribute to real change in the lives of residents, families, and staff.

How to Apply

Apply now for a chat or send your resume to [email protected]