Engineering Manager

• 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.

Job benefits

• The expected hourly range. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications.

• Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications.

• Competitive wages with robust per diem and project allowance, when applicable

• 15% night-shift premium for eligible roles, when applicable

• Overtime compensation for non-exempt workers for hours worked over 40 per week

• Relocation and Living-out-allowance (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)

• 100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents

• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High-Deductible Health Plan

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Paid professional development and access to financial planning and legal services

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training

• Company events and team-building activities