Protection Engineer, Data Centres
Location: Melbourne
Salary: $140k - $160k + super

Overview
MCR are seeking an experienced Protection Engineer with 5+ years of experience to design and manage power system protection for our clients' data centres.

In a client-side capacity, you'll be overseeing consultants and ensuring the design of robust electrical systems using your ETAP expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Protection Systems: Configure relays (e.g., SEL), breakers, and UPS for HV/MV/LV systems to meet IEEE, IEC, and Tier III/IV standards.
• Power System Analysis: Run short-circuit, arc-flash, and coordination studies in ETAP; optimize relay settings for fault isolation.
• ETAP Mastery: Build system models, generate TCCs, and integrate with SCADA for real-time monitoring.
• Client Oversight: Review consultant designs, guide commissioning, and ensure compliance with safety and uptime goals.
• Documentation: Produce relay settings, reports, and risk assessments for regulatory and operational needs.
• Innovation: Drive improvements in reliability and sustainability for data center power systems.

Key Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering; PE license or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years experience in power protection, ideally with 3+ years in data centres or other mission critical facilities.
• Expert in ETAP for modeling, analysis, and coordination
• Knowledge of relays (SEL, Siemens), SCADA, and codes (IEEE, NEC).
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills

This is a unique opportunity to work for a data centre provider who are building hyperscale data centres at speed. Come and join the fun!

If you feel that you meet the above criteria, please submit your application for immediate consideration.