High Voltage Electrical Lead

IREN • Vancouver, BC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

IREN is a leading AI Cloud Service Provider, delivering large-scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s vertically integrated platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and data centers in renewable-rich regions across the U.S. and Canada. Reporting to the VP, Engineering, the High Voltage Electrical Lead will lead and deliver HV electrical strategy, design oversight, and technical execution for IREN’s AI data center developments. You will ensure safety, reliability, schedule certainty, and compliance across utility interconnection, substations/switchyards, HV equipment, and related protection and control systems. We have grown substantially since 2019, from our inception in Australia to now having several facilities across North America and being listed on NASDAQ… and we are just getting started! By joining us, you will be contributing to the future of sustainable high-performance compute and the local communities we strive to have a positive impact on.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineeringfrom an accredited institution (Master’sdegree is an asset).
• 8+ years of progressive experience delivering HV/MV power systems, substations/switchyards, and/or utility interconnections for mission-critical, industrial, or utility-scale projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada or eligible for registration in British Columbia (Engineers and Geoscientists BC) within an agreed time frame.
• Strong knowledge of HV equipment and systems: power transformers, breakers, disconnect switches, instrument transformers (CTs/VTs), bus, surge arresters, grounding systems, and cable/line interfaces.
• Experience with protection & control systems including relay schemes, metering, SCADA/communications, and commissioning/testing workflows (e.g., secondary injection, end-to-end testing).
• Working knowledge of applicable standards and codes (as applicable to role scope) such as CSA, IEEE, IEC, CEC, and utility interconnection requirements; able to translate requirements into practical project deliverables.
• Proven ability to lead technical scope across multiple stakeholders (utilities, EPCs, OEMs, AHJs) with strong documentation, communication, and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV power delivery strategy for new and expanding AI datacenters, including utility engagement, capacity planning, phasing, redundancy concepts, and constructability inputs.
• Own utility and grid interconnection interfaces: coordinate technical requirements, review interconnection studies, manage data requests, and align designs with utility standards and project schedules.
• Develop and review HV/MV system designs (typical 12kV–230kV, project-dependent) including substations/switchyards, transformers, breakers, disconnects,buswork, grounding grids,ductbanks, overhead/underground feeders, and station service.
• Lead protection and control (P&C) technical scope: relay philosophy, protection coordination inputs, metering, SCADA/telemetry, settings review, and end-to-end testing strategy with commissioning teams.
• Provide technical leadership through design and construction: review drawings and specifications, resolve RFIs, support field execution, and ensure safe installation practices and quality documentation for turnover.
• Manage vendor/EPC deliverables and technical risk: evaluate equipment and contractor proposals, drive clarity on scope boundaries, and ensure compliance with IREN standards, applicable codes, and utility requirements.
• Plan and support factory and site testing (FAT/SAT), energization readiness, and commissioning activities; troubleshoot issues, implement corrective actions, and support safe return-to-service.
• Drive standardization across IREN’s HV program: develop templates, basis-of-design, typical one-lines, grounding and P&C philosophies, and lessons learned to accelerate repeatable delivery.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% company paid for employees and dependents
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life and critical illness coverage available
• Employee Assistance Program and virtual health care platform
• RRSP with company match
• Voluntary TFSA
• 3 weeks annually for vacation and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
• Training and personal development opportunities
• Company events and team-building activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior