Principal Electrical Critical Systems Engineer

Principal Electrical Critical Systems Engineer 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Team We are a global, independent, multi‑disciplinary consultancy delivering sustainable engineering and design solutions across the built environment. With over 1,200 engineers and designers across 29 locations, we apply our expertise to local market conditions to deliver resilient, low‑carbon engineering solutions. We are 100% partner‑owned and proud to have been named Building Magazine’s Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2024, 2022, and 2021. Our data centre team has been leading mission‑critical design since 2006, delivering over 2,000MW of capacity globally and recently named Data Centre Consultancy of the Year in 2025. We are growing across our Sydney and Melbourne offices, shaping the future of data centre design in Australia and beyond. Role We’re looking for an experienced and client‑focused Principal Engineer with electrical design experience to join our data centre team. You will have excellent electrical design and consulting experience, ideally from a highly technical background, and previous data centre design experience or a comparable project portfolio. Our data centre specialist designers will mentor you as you enter our internal DC101 programme, giving you the skills, context, and mentors to transition into the sector and grow your career. You’ll play a leading role in some of the world’s most high‑profile data centre projects. As part of our collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team, you will drive the delivery of regional and global data centre projects, engage directly with clients, shape technical strategies, and review and develop designs. As a Principal, you will also support junior engineers, contribute to project planning and fee proposals, and help bring your technical expertise to the market and shape the direction of our growing team. Responsibilities Produce electrical designs, including schematic diagrams, layouts, and technical calculations. Prepare technical specifications, calculations, schedules, project reports, and supporting documentation. Support project teams in the delivery of high‑quality electrical design packages. Conduct site inspections and surveys to inform and validate design development. Develop detailed and coordinated design solutions in collaboration with multi‑disciplinary teams. Contribute to internal and external project meetings, providing electrical expertise and updates. Assist with fee proposals and business development activities as required. Collaborate with colleagues across regional and international offices on project delivery. Use your initiative to proactively resolve design and project challenges. Skills We’re looking for a qualified engineer educated to a degree level in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related technical discipline. You will have gained significant experience in a consulting engineering role within your field, ideally with some experience in the data centre sector and an understanding of the principles of data centre design and delivery. You may be Chartered or working towards it; we support your career path. In your most recent position you have consistently demonstrated your ability to manage multiple large‑scale projects and teams to deliver to, and exceed client expectations. You have proven ability in producing designs, preparing specifications and project reports, carrying out site inspections and surveys, and leading the discipline team. Through this experience, you can support your project teams to design and develop detailed and accurate designs. Commitment to Diversity We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people. #J-18808-Ljbffr