CDC Data Centres
Data Centres
SubstationDesignEngineer
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“Substation Design Engineer at CDC Data Centres. Skills: Substation Design, Electrical Design, Primary Systems, Secondary Systems. Lead end-to-end electrical design of HV + MV substations. Develop substation electrical designs”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure substation designs are safe, compliant, and fit-for-purpose; Enable reliable power supply
Industry & Context.
Ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security Clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security Clearance
Nice to Have
Experience in substation design (HV/MV), ideally supporting data centres, utilities, or large-scale critical infrastructure - across both primary and secondary systems, Understanding of primary plant, protection systems, control systems, and earthing design, Exposure to delivering robust designs across multiple project phases - concept through to commissioning, Ability to interpret and apply Australian Standards and relevant safety legislation, Ability to work effectively within a highly regulated, fast-paced, and safety-critical environment, Deep attention to detail, stakeholder management, and prioritisation skillset
What You'll Do.
Lead end-to-end electrical design of HV + MV substations
Develop substation electrical designs
Manage substation electrical designs
Deliver detailed substation electrical designs
Develop and review diagrams
Contribute to design phases
Provide technical input
Manage external consultant studies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate effectively across key internal teams; Work within a high-performing team
Full Job Description
* **Lead the end-to-end electrical design of HV + MV substations to support CDC's critical infrastructure portfolio** * **Join a high-performing and dynamic team in a newly created role, during an exciting period of growth!** * **Role location flexible - open to Sydney or Melbourne-based candidates** **About Us:** Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia and New Zealand’s leading operator of secure, world-class data centre facilities. CDC plays a unique role in the fabric of the nations in which we operate, and we take this responsibility very seriously. With multiple facilities across Australia and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operations provide large-scale secure data centre campuses that support co-location, dedicated and hyperscale compute environments, with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks. At CDC, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team. Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow. **About the Role: ** A newly created role within our dedicated engineering design function at CDC Data Centres, the Substation Design Engineer is responsible for developing and managing the substation electrical designs across both primary and secondary systems. Working within a high-performing team of electrical and mechanical data centre design engineers, this role will work to ensure that substation designs are safe, compliant, and fit-for-purpose; ultimately enabling reliable power supply across CDC's new developments and upgrades. * Deliver detailed substation electrical designs (primary and secondary systems)
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