Description
Job Type: Full time | Location: Sydney, Australia | Department: Engineering | Reporting to: Engineering Manager |Work Location: #Hybrid
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.
As the High Voltage Design Lead at IREN, you will own and drive the high voltage (HV) electrical scope that enables reliable, utility-scale power delivery to our AI data centers.
You will lead the development of HV concepts and standards, manage utility and interconnection interfaces, and provide technical leadership from early-stage site power strategy through detailed design, construction, testing, and commissioning.
This role is hands-on and highly cross-functional, partnering with development, construction, commissioning, and operations to deliver secure, scalable,



and cost-effective grid connections and HV infrastructure.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution (Master's degree is an asset).
8+ years of progressive experience delivering HV/MV power systems, substations/switchyards, and/or utility interconnections for mission-critical, industrial, or utility-scale projects.
Chartered Qualified Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia, or eligibility and commitment to attain CPEng registration within an agreed time frame.
Working knowledge of applicable standards and codes such as AS/NZS , AS (substations), IEC , IEC , IEEE, and relevant DNSP/NSP technical standards and connection requirements; familiarity with AEMO grid connection processes and the National Electricity Rules (NER) is highly desirable.

📌 High Voltage Design Lead New South Wales
🏢 IREN
📍 New South Wales