Electrical Engineer

Peoplelake Resources Sdn. Bhd.; Kulai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplelake Resources Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced data center commissioning engineer in Malaysia to lead the commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems for hyperscale data center projects.

You will coordinate testing, ensure Tier compliance, and drive documentation and reports through a structured delivery process. The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years in related fields, and hands-on experience with FAT, PST, IST, and IST procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, including 1-2 years in data center commissioning or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of data center HVAC systems and IST.
• Experience with Uptime Institute Tier standards and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and teams to review data center mechanical/electrical designs and provide engineering solutions.
• Develop and validate designs and calculations to meet client requirements and Tier standards.
• Coordinate with design consultants, contractors, and client teams to close gaps for Tier compliance.
• Lead commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems for hyperscale data center projects.
• Plan and witness FAT, PST, IST, and related testing; prepare commissioning plans and reports.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Data center commissioning

IST testing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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A company that provides specialised consultation and commissioning engineering services for the Data Center Industry.

Term: 2 years contract, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent position based on your performance during this period.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to understand and review data center mechanical and electrical designs, including the Basis of Design (BOD), method statements, drawings, and technical documentation, while providing engineering solutions to complex challenges.
• Develop and validate engineering designs and calculations that meet or exceed client requirements and comply with Uptime Institute Tier standards.
• Participate in and support Uptime Institute certification processes, including coordination of Tier Certification of Design Documents (TCDD) and preparation for Tier Certification of Constructed Facility (TCCF) audits.
• Coordinate with design consultants, contractors, and client teams to identify and close gaps required for Uptime Tier compliance.
• Conduct engineering reviews, audits, and technical analyses to ensure designs achieve Concurrently Maintainable or Fault Tolerant performance requirements.
• Lead and manage the commissioning (Cx) of mechanical and electrical systems for hyperscale data center projects.
• Plan, execute, and witness Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Pre-Start-Up Testing (PST), Performance Testing, Functional Testing, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Prepare and review commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and test scripts to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate system integration, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Review contractor method statements and manufacturer test procedures to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry best practices.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly commissioning progress reports, highlighting project status, key milestones, risks, and mitigation plans.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, including at least 1-2 years in data center commissioning, data center M&E design, or other mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of data center HVAC systems, commissioning activities, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Familiarity with various electrical and mechanical system topologies designed for site redundancy, concurrent maintainability, and fault-tolerant operations.
• Practical experience with Uptime Institute Tier standards, certification processes, design reviews, commissioning, and operational readiness is highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical documentation skills.
• A proactive mindset with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and delivering mission-critical projects.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.