Senior Electrical Design Engineer- Data Centre

Industry

Advanced Manufacturing

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The Senior Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for leading the design, coordination, and delivery of electrical systems for mission-critical facilities, including hyperscale and colocation data centres. The role provides technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, testing, and commissioning. The incumbent collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure designs meet operational, reliability, sustainability, and regulatory requirements while aligning with industry best practices.

As a subject matter expert, the Senior Electrical Design Engineer mentors junior engineers, reviews technical deliverables, and supports the development of innovative engineering solutions that enhance performance, resilience, and energy efficiency within data centre environments. This role will focus in providing technical capability in Electrical engineering in Data Center projects; working with the Data Center Lead, focusing on technical aspects and project management.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Electrical multi-disciplinary/functional team in the region to deliver Data Center and other technically challenging projects.
• Perform engineering tasks on the electrical services from Concept, Basis Of Design (BOD) 35% to 100% designs (including calculations, computer simulations, specifications etc.) for Electrical infrastructure in Data Center projects.
• Provide technical guidance to project and design engineers and resolve any technical problems faced during design and construction stages.
• Ensure that consistent quality standards and conformance with design plans / specifications are maintained across the project and coordination with other disciplines to ensure consistency across the project.
• Support in preparing proposals and bids when needed.
• Lead project/site meeting with Client, PM and Consultants from other disciplines (internal and external) through all stages of the project.
• Understand and follow plans, procedures, workflows, systems and tools to meet specific project requirements.
• Liaise and coordinate relevant technical issues with other disciplines.
• Build cultivate and build relationships with client generally as a Doer/Seller role.
• Support site supervision and plant commissioning activities when required

Here's what you'll need

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or similar
• 9 to 10 years' of relevant experience in leading the design of major electrical project or / and leading electrical position of a fast-track project, preferably in the high technology or industrial sector
• Technical knowledge and understanding of Engineering, Design and Construction for High Voltage and Low Voltage Electrical systems from Preliminary Design to Commissioning and Handover
• Familiarity with relevant Local Codes and international standards to ensure compliance.
• Good working experience in Data Center Projects.

• Identify opportunities for innovation, energy efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement within electrical designs.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with company quality and safety standards.

• Stay informed on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to data centre infrastructure and critical power systems.

• Undertake any other duties as assigned by management

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