Engineering Manager

Job Type: Full-Time l Location: Sydney or Brisbane l Department: Engineering/Operations l Reporting to: VP-Operations Australia| 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.
The Engineering Manager is a critical leadership role within IREN’s Australian operations, responsible for leading and integrating a multidisciplinary engineering function that underpins the design, delivery, and operational performance of IREN’s large-scale, renewable-powered data centres. This role brings together deep technical expertise across electrical, high voltage, mechanical, civil/structural, controls, and asset management disciplines to ensure IREN’s Australian data centre portfolio is delivered and operated safely, sustainably, and to the highest standard. 
With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.    
Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. A Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia, or eligibility and commitment to attain registration within an agreed time frame.
• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience, including significant time leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on large-scale capital projects in mission-critical, industrial, or infrastructure environments.
• Demonstrated experience in data centre, energy, utilities, or heavy infrastructure sectors, with familiarity across electrical (HV/MV/LV), mechanical, civil/structural, controls, and commissioning scopes.
• Strong understanding of Australian standards and regulatory frameworks applicable to data centres and critical infrastructure, including AS/NZS standards, NCC (National Construction Code), WHS legislation, and state-specific electrical and building codes.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop senior engineers and technical leads across multiple disciplines simultaneously.
• Experience managing engineering delivery through EPC contractors, specialist consultants, and OEM vendors, including technical review, governance, and risk management.
• Familiarity with asset management principles, DCIM tools, building automation systems (BAS), and data centre infrastructure management; experience with CMMS platforms is desirable.
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies, FAT/SAT processes, energization readiness, and structured handover to operations.
• Demonstrated capability in technical risk identification, change management, and executive-level reporting across complex, multi-stakeholder programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executive leadership, contractors, regulators, and community stakeholders.
• Self-driven, highly organised, and capable of managing competing priorities across multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Flexible approach to working hours to support IREN’s multi-time-zone, global operations; willingness to travel to Australian site locations and, occasionally, internationally as required.

Job responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical leadership across all engineering disciplines, including electrical, high voltage, mechanical, civil/structural, controls, and commissioning functions, ensuring integrated and coordinated delivery of IREN’s Australian data centre projects.
• Directly manage and develop a multidisciplinary team of senior engineers and leads, including the Senior Electrical Engineer, HV Design Lead, Power Systems Lead, Electrical Design Lead, Mechanical Lead, Civil/Structural Lead, Controls Lead, Asset Manager, and Commissioning Manager.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for engineering decisions across capital projects and operational initiatives in Australia, ensuring designs and workscomply withAustralian standards, codes, and regulatory requirements (including AS/NZS standards, NCC, and state-specific requirements).
• Oversee the review, approval, and governance of all engineering deliverables, drawings, specifications, and technical submissions produced internally or by external consultants, EPC contractors, and vendors.
• Lead cross-discipline engineering coordination, resolving interface issues between electrical, mechanical, civil/structural, controls, and IT/facilities scopes to ensure design integrity and constructability.
• Establish andmaintainengineering standards, design criteria, and technical specifications tailored to the Australian regulatory environment, ensuring consistency and reliability across IREN’s Australian portfolio.
• Lead technical risk identification, mitigation planning, and change management processes across design and construction phases, providing executive-level reporting on engineering risks, design maturity, and project readiness.
• Manage vendor and EPC relationships from a technical perspective; support bid evaluations, technical clarifications, and contractor selection to ensure compliance with IREN standards and project requirements.
• Oversee factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning readiness, and safe energisation across all systems, ensuring structured handover to operations.
• Drive standardisation of engineering approaches across the Australian portfolio, capturing lessons learned and embedding them into future project delivery.
• Partner with the VP – Operations Australia and cross-functional teams including construction, procurement, and asset management to align engineering outcomes with broader businessobjectives.
• Ensure all engineering activitiescomply withWork Health and Safety (WHS) legislation and IREN’s safety management requirements, championing a zero-harm culture across the engineering function.
• Support asset lifecycle management, maintenance planning, and operational reliability in close collaboration with the Asset Manager and Commissioning Manager.
• Mentor and develop engineering team members, fostering a high-performance culture built on technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits
At IREN, we offer a  comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being, career advancement, and financial wealth. Our offerings reflect our commitment to Proceed with Purpose while rewarding high performance and long-term growth. 

• Compensation & Rewards
  Competitive salary range based on experience and impact
  Short- and long-term incentive programs designed to reward both results and long term company success

Work Environment A modern hybrid model — collaborate in our Sydney office Tuesday–Thursday, with flexibility the rest of the week 
Casual, comfortable attire so you can bring your best self to work without the suit-and-tie Access to an onsite, fully equipped gym to make wellness part of your workday 
 
We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!   
IREN is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are committed to evaluating qualified applicants and do not discriminate against protected characteristics under applicable legislation. This job will remain posted until filled. While we appreciate all applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates under consideration.  
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