IKG Talent

Electrical Engineer

IKG Talent  •  Melbourne, AU (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Data Centres (Construction / ICA Support)
Location: Melbourne
Employment Type: Full‑time

Currently seeking electrically engineers/technicians with 2–3 years of intermediate commissioning experience, ideally on data centres or construction services projects. You'll support mission‑critical developments for clients such as Microsoft, Amazon, NextDC and other major operators, working alongside main contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support commissioning of MV/LV power systems: switchgear, transformers, UPS, batteries, generators, ATS/STS, PDUs/RPPs, busways, grounding, protection, and EPMS/BMS.
  • Plan and execute pre‑commissioning and functional tests, inspections, insulation/continuity checks, and protection/control testing.
  • Assist with load bank testing and integrated system testing (IST), including staged load and failover scenarios.
  • Work under LOTO/PTW and site safety procedures, supporting safe switching, isolation, and energisation.
  • Liaise with contractors, vendors, and client teams, and help track defects and formal handovers.

What We're Looking For

  • Electrical engineering degree or equivalent, with 2–3 years' commissioning or construction services experience.
  • Data centre exposure is ideal, but strong subcontractor / inspection background in electrical or construction is also suitable.
  • Practical understanding of site works, construction coordination, and commissioning workflows
  • Strong communication and client‑facing skills; you'll be in front of clients and must represent the team professionally.
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About IKG Talent

At IKG Talent, we bring a purpose-led approach to recruitment, inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai, the idea of aligning passion, skill, and meaning in one’s work. Specialising in the data centre sector, we connect

highly skilled professionals with opportunities that match not just their technical expertise, but their values, ambitions, and long-term career goals.

As the data centre industry continues to grow in complexity and scale, we understand that success relies on more than technical capability. That’s why our recruitment process focuses on cultural alignment, long-term fit,

and a deep understanding of both candidate motivations and organisational vision.

From critical infrastructure operations to engineering leadership, we partner with leading data centre developers and operators to source talent that supports resilience, innovation, and rapid growth. Our goal isn’t just to fill roles, it’s to place people where they can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow with the evolving demands of this dynamic industry.

At IKG Talent, recruitment is not just a service, it’s a commitment to building high-performing teams that power the digital world.

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