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TERA Data Centers seeks an experienced ELV Engineer to manage full-cycle ELV technical delivery for data center projects in Southeast Asia. You will oversee design reviews, construction support, testing, and handover of BMS/DCIM, fire alarm, CCTV, and network systems while coordinating with civil, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection teams.
The role requires 5+ years in ELV/weak current engineering with data-center exposure, proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, MS Project, and a
Position Overview
Responsible for full-cycle ELV technical management of data center projects in Southeast Asia, from design, procurement, construction, and commissioning to handover, ensuring BMS/DCIM, fire alarm, security, access control, CCTV, structured cabling, network, and environmental monitoring systems are delivered on time, with quality, in compliance, and in line with Tier III/IV, redundancy, maintainability, and cybersecurity requirements.
Core Responsibilities
Design Management and Technical Review
Participate in concept, preliminary, and construction drawing reviews for data center ELV systems, including BMS/DCIM, EMS, fire alarm and interlock, gas suppression, VESDA, CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, perimeter protection, intercom, public address, structured cabling, network, clock, leakage detection, environmental monitoring, battery monitoring, intelligent lighting, and energy metering. Review system architecture, point lists, interface protocols (BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, OPC, KNX, Lon Works, MQTT, etc.), IP planning, VLAN, redundancy, and cybersecurity schemes.
Construction Technical Management
Review contractor shop drawings, material and equipment submittals, RFIs, and technical clarifications. Supervise site installation quality, including cable trays, conduits, cable laying, termination, labeling, cabinets, equipment installation, grounding, concealed work acceptance, copper/fiber link testing, point-to-point checks, insulation, and loop checks. Coordinate interfaces with civil, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection disciplines.
Testing and Commissioning Support
Participate in ELV single-equipment tests, system integration, and integrated performance tests, including BMS/DCIM point-to-point verification, fire alarm interlocks, gas suppression interlocks, CCTV and access control tests, leakage detection, structured cabling certification, network connectivity and redundancy switching, and SCADA/DCIM integration. Review commissioning plans, scripts, and reports; support IST, Level 4/5 commissioning, and handover.
Vendor and Contractor Management
Participate in technical bid evaluation, equipment FAT/SAT, installation guidance, and coordination of schedule, quality, and safety. Resolve site technical issues and drive contractors to close out rectifications on time.
Compliance and Standards
Ensure ELV works comply with TIA-942, TIA-568, TIA-606, TIA-607, ISO/IEC 11801, BICSI, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, IEC, EN, and local codes in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Support government approvals, fire inspections, completion filing, and liaison with local authorities.
Cost and Schedule Support
Review technical aspects of quantities, variations, and claims. Provide ELV engineering support for procurement, scheduling, and cost control.
Completion and Handover
Assist in compiling as-built drawings, O&M manuals, spare parts lists, training materials, and warranty documents. Support final acceptance and project handover.
HSE and Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Comply with project HSE requirements and participate in safety inspections. Communicate effectively with multinational teams, clients, consultants, general contractors, and subcontractors.
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