Electrical Engineers (Senior & Associate) - Data Centres & Mission Critical
Design the Infrastructure Powering a Digital Future
At HDR, we're doing something different.
As an employee-owned business, our people don't just contribute to projects, they take ownership of them. You'll work alongside some of the industry's most respected technical specialists, delivering complex and critical infrastructure that supports the way businesses, communities and economies connect and operate.
Engineering What's Next
HDR delivers some of Australia's most complex and high-performing facilities, including hyperscale data centres, critical infrastructure and mission-critical environments.
These projects demand technical excellence, innovative thinking and close collaboration across disciplines. As part of our National Building Services Team, you'll play a key role in developing electrical engineering solutions that are reliable, efficient and built for the future.
The Opportunity
We're growing our Building Engineering Services team and are looking for Electrical Engineers at Senior and Associate level to support the delivery of technically challenging projects across our expanding Data Centre, Mission Critical and Building Engineering portfolio.
These opportunities are available in both Sydney and Melbourne and are ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across disciplines and contributing to projects from concept through to construction.
Depending on your experience and career aspirations, you'll take ownership of project delivery, provide technical leadership, mentor team members and help build strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
In This Role You Will
- Deliver electrical design solutions across a range of complex projects
- Lead electrical design packages from concept through to construction delivery
- Perform power system studies, load assessments and technical calculations
- Develop coordinated, high-quality engineering documentation
- Collaborate with architects, engineers and specialist consultants across multidisciplinary projects
- Support design reviews and technical quality processes
- Participate in client engagement and project coordination activities
- Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior team members
- Contribute to continuous improvement and technical excellence across the team
What We're Looking For
- Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer
- Typically, 6+ years' experience in a consulting engineering environment
- Proven experience delivering electrical building services design projects
- Strong technical design capability and problem-solving skills
- Chartered (CPEng) or working towards Chartership
- Experience with power system analysis and electrical engineering software tools
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Highly Regarded
- Data Centre or Mission Critical project experience
- Experience leading design packages and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
Why Join HDR?
- Employee ownership model - share in the success you help create
- Data centre and TMT exposure - work on critical infrastructure shaping digital economies
- Collaborative culture - learn from experienced leaders and technical specialists
- Technical excellence - contribute to innovative and complex engineering solutions
- Real impact - deliver projects that shape how people connect, grow and thrive
Why Our Roles Are Different
This is more than just another role.
You'll be joining a team that is:
- Actively growing across NSW, VIC & QLD
- Backed by a strong national & global business
- Delivering complex, high-profile projects
- Investing in technical excellence and innovation
- Offering a genuine opportunity to grow your technical capability and career
At HDR, you're not just part of the team - you're part of the business. #LI-CG3
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
