Job Description
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Description
n Job Type: Full-time | Location: Sydney, Australia | Department: Operations/Engineering | Reporting to: Engineering Manager | Work Location: #Hybrid
n IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN's platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.
n The Senior Electrical Engineer is a key technical role within IREN's Australian engineering team, responsible for the design, review, and delivery of electrical systems across IREN's large-scale, renewable-powered data centres. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role provides hands-on electrical engineering expertise across capital projects and operational initiatives, ensuring all electrical systems are delivered safely, to Australian standards, and to the highest level of technical quality.
n With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.
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Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Master's degree or postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
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Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ), or equivalent Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status with Engineers Australia, or active progress toward registration within an agreed time frame will be well regarded.
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10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, with demonstrated involvement in the design and delivery of HV power distribution and related systems in mission-critical, data centre, industrial, or heavy infrastructure environments.
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Strong working knowledge of applicable Australian electrical standards and codes including AS/NZS ****, AS/NZS ****, AS/NZS *****, AS/NZS ****, AS ****, and the National Construction Code (NCC).
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Experience reviewing and approving designs produced by external engineering firms, with a solid understanding of owner's engineer responsibilities.
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Familiarity with LV switchboard design, generator paralleling and transfer switching, UPS systems, earthing and bonding design, and power quality considerations in data centre environments.
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Understanding of protection coordination principles and system interfaces, switch gear settings and overall system integration.
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Experience with commissioning and testing processes including FAT/SAT, pre-energisation checks, loop testing, and structured handover to operations.
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Proficiency in electrical design tools (e.g., Amtech, DIALux, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit MEP or similar); familiarity with BIM workflows is desirable.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce explicit technical reports, specifications, and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders.
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Self-motivated and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple concurrent deliverables in a fast-paced project environment with limited supervision.
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Flexible approach to working hours to support IREN's multi-time-zone operations; willingness to travel to Australian project sites as required.
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📌 Senior Electrical Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 IREN
📍 New South Wales