Data Center Electrical Engineer — Critical Power & Uptime

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Kulai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) invites applications for a Data Center Electrical Engineer in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The role focuses on implementing, maintaining, and optimizing electrical systems and critical power infrastructure to maximize uptime and efficiency for mission-critical data centers.

Responsibilities include designing power distribution, managing UPS/PDUs, conducting capacity planning, and ensuring NEC/NFPA/IEEE compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5–7 years of electrical engineering experience with at least 3 years in data center or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with high-availability power systems, UPS infrastructure, and generator systems.
• Professional Engineer license preferred; CDCP/CDCS desirable; NFPA/IEEE knowledge.
• Proficiency with NEC and local electrical codes; familiarity with DCIM/monitoring platforms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize data center electrical infrastructure and critical power systems.
• Develop and review electrical single-line diagrams, riser diagrams, and panel schedules.
• Manage PDUs, RPPs, and UPS configurations; ensure redundancy and reliability.
• Perform capacity planning and load calculations for current and future IT needs.
• Coordinate with MEP contractors and vendors; supervise site inspections and commissioning.
• Implement change management and incident response for electrical systems.

Skills

Critical power systems

UPS systems

Power distribution

Generator systems

DCIM/BMS

Capacity planning

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited BE Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) invites applications for a Data Center Electrical Engineer in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The role focuses on implementing, maintaining, and optimizing electrical systems and critical power infrastructure to maximize uptime and efficiency for mission-critical data centers.

Responsibilities include designing power distribution, managing UPS/PDUs, conducting capacity planning, and ensuring NEC/NFPA/IEEE compliance.