Electrical Engineer (Data Center)

Monroe Consulting Group; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 540,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a world-class data center client in Jakarta. The role emphasizes on-site construction, expansion activities, and rigorous review of electrical designs, shop drawings, submittals, and method statements to ensure project conformity and standards.

You will lead power distribution, MV/LV infrastructure, UPS, generators, transformers, switchgear, PDUs, and safety compliance, coordinating with consultants, vendors, and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV power distribution, UPS, generators, transformers, switchgear, and PDUs.
• Experience in design review, construction supervision, testing & commissioning, vendor coordination, and handover.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, TIA-942, Uptime Institute, NFPA, and local regulations.
• Proficiency in reviewing drawings, SLDs, specifications, and BoQs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; certifications like PMP or LEED are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities for data center construction and expansion, including power distribution and critical systems.
• Review designs, shop drawings, submittals, and method statements for compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor construction quality and timelines; resolve technical issues and ensure safety requirements.
• Witness testing and commissioning to ensure systems perform as designed before handover.
• Serve as SME for electrical systems post-completion and develop standards and SOPs.

Skills

Power distribution

Design review

Stakeholder management

Testing & commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia, on behalf of a world-class data center company, is currently looking for an Electrical Engineer that will be responsible for on-site construction and expansion electrical activities, with a strong emphasis on reviewing electrical designs, shop drawings, technical submittals, and method statements to ensure compliance with project requirements and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee electrical engineering activities for data center construction and expansion projects, covering power distribution systems, MV/LV infrastructure, UPS, generators, transformers, switchgear, and other critical electrical systems.
• Review electrical designs, shop drawings, technical submittals, and method statements to ensure compliance with project requirements, engineering standards, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, from design and procurement through construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Monitor construction activities and quality, resolve technical issues, and ensure electrical works are delivered in accordance with project schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Witness and validate testing and commissioning activities to ensure all electrical systems operate as designed and meet project requirements prior to handover.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical systems following project completion, providing technical guidance and support to the Facility Operations team.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, technical documentation, SOPs, and best practices to support the long-term reliability, maintainability, and operation of electrical infrastructure.
• Identify and recommend improvements to system performance, power reliability, energy efficiency, operational resilience, and lifecycle costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably within data centers, mission-critical facilities, MEP consulting, or major construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of MV/LV power distribution, UPS systems, generators, transformers, switchgear, PDUs, grounding, lightning protection, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Experience in design review, construction supervision, testing and commissioning, vendor coordination, quality control, and project handover.
• Familiarity with relevant international standards and guidelines, such as IEC, IEEE, TIA-942, Uptime Institute standards, NFPA, and applicable local regulations.
• Proficient in reviewing engineering drawings, single-line diagrams (SLDs), specifications, BoQs, and other technical documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with consultants, contractors, vendors, procurement teams, and facility operations.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, LEED, ATD, CDCP, or equivalent certifications are an advantage.
• Willing to be based in Jakarta, Indonesia