Lead Electrical Engineer - Data Centres

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your Impact

Jacobs partner with some of the world’s largest providers of advanced facilities and technologies, including data centres, electronics, semiconductors, and specialised manufacturing. Facing accelerated schedules, rapid technology advancements, changing regulations and climate change - our specialist teams, solutions and integrated delivery model ensure they are always one step ahead.

About the Role

Join Jacobs as a Lead Electrical Engineer and shape the future of Data Centers while advancing your career. As part of our Advanced Facilities - Data Center team, you’ll collaborate with our global network of experts to deliver award‑winning solutions to our global clients. As the technical lead, you’ll provide design work, contribute to team technical collaboration, perform quality reviews of design packages, and assist directly with other portions of the design process. Working closely with the broader multi‑discipline team in a fast‑paced, dynamic, collaborative environment to establish design requirements and produce construction documents. Your responsibilities will include engineering and design for data centre facility power distribution systems, UPS, emergency systems, grounding, lighting, and low‑voltage communications systems in complex industrial facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer with the relevant state authority in the building / construction industry.
• Experience in engineering design of medium and low voltage distribution systems, building electrical systems, and campus‑style power distribution including conveyance. Previous project experience working on data centres, pharmaceuticals and mission critical projects will be highly regarded.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with local codes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi‑disciplinary teams.

Benefits & Opportunities

Inclusion & Cultural Support

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives.

Location

Point Piper, New South Wales, Australia | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Rydalmere, New South Wales, Australia

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