Resident Engineer (Electrical) - Data Centre

Cushman & Wakefield; Batam; On-site; IDR 535,809,966 - 893,016,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and agile work environment

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Career progression

Comprehensive employee benefits program

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Resident Engineer (Electrical) in Batam, Indonesia, to supervise and coordinate electrical works for data centre construction projects. This role ensures all systems are installed and commissioned following safety standards and technical specifications.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 7–10 years of MEP construction supervision experience, including a focus on data centres. A flexible work environment and comprehensive employee benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in MEP construction supervision, with at least 2–3 years in data centre or other mission‑critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of data centre MEP systems including power redundancy, cooling systems, and critical infrastructure commissioning.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑availability construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day‑to‑day Electrical construction activities on site, ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, and data centre standards.
• Review and coordinate MEP shop drawings, method statements, and technical submittals with consultants and contractors.
• Monitor installation, testing, commissioning, and integration of critical systems such as power distribution, UPS, generators, cooling, fire protection, and BMS.
• Ensure all MEP works adhere to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including local codes and international data centre best practices.
• Report construction progress, technical issues, and risks to the Project Manager, and support site inspections, testing, and handover activities.

Job description

Resident Engineer (Electrical) – Data Centre

Resident Engineer – Electrical will be responsible for supervising and coordinating all Electrical works on-site for data centre construction projects. This role ensures that Electrical systems are installed, tested, and commissioned in compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, safety standards, and data centre operational requirements. The role acts as the technical representative on site, coordinating contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to deliver high‑availability, mission‑critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day‑to‑day Electrical construction activities on site, ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, and data centre standards.
• Review and coordinate MEP shop drawings, method statements, and technical submittals with consultants and contractors.
• Monitor installation, testing, commissioning, and integration of critical systems such as power distribution, UPS, generators, cooling, fire protection, and BMS.
• Ensure all MEP works adhere to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including local codes and international data centre best practices.
• Report construction progress, technical issues, and risks to the Project Manager, and support site inspections, testing, and handover activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in MEP construction supervision, with at least 2–3 years in data centre or other mission‑critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of data centre MEP systems including power redundancy, cooling systems, and critical infrastructure commissioning.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑availability construction environment.

Benefits and Development

We provide a flexible and agile work environment, focusing on technology and autonomy to help employees achieve their career ambitions. We offer continuous learning and development opportunities, career progression, and a comprehensive employee benefits program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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