Electrical Site Engineer - Data Center

iForte Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

iForte Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Installation Manager to supervise day-to-day site activities across data center and EPC projects in Malaysia. You will ensure adherence to drawings, specs, method statements, and project requirements, while coordinating manpower, materials, tools, and equipment for efficient progress.

You will participate in pre-commissioning, testing, and commissioning, maintain quality and safety standards, and prepare progress reports and handover

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or equivalent.
• Diploma holders with extensive relevant site experience may also be considered.
• Graduate Engineer registered with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) preferred.
• Experience in electrical construction, data center, E-House, substation, switchgear or power distribution projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site electrical activities and installation works.
• Ensure works follow approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
• Monitor work progress and productivity against project schedules.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, tools, and equipment required for site activities.
• Identify construction constraints and recommend practical solutions.
• Coordinate receiving, positioning, installation, and interconnection of E-House modules.
• Supervise installation of MV/LV switchgear, transformers, UPS, battery systems, protection relays, busduct, and SCADA.
• Ensure interface coordination between E-House systems and customer facilities.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Participate in testing, integration tests, and all relevant testing and commissioning activities.
• Prepare punch lists and monitor closure activities.
• Coordinate daily activities with customers, consultants, main contractors and subcontractors.
• Attend site coordination meetings and technical discussions.
• Maintain site progress records and daily reports.
• Prepare weekly progress updates for Project Manager review.
• Track material delivery status and installation progress.
• Verify as-built documentation and handover packages.

Skills

Team supervision

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Reporting & documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Diploma with extensive site experience

Graduate Engineer registered with BEM

Professional Engineer (PE) status

Job description

• Supervise day-to-day site electrical activities and installation works.
• Ensure all site activities are performed according to approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
• Monitor work progress and productivity against project schedules.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, tools, and equipment required for site activities.
• Identify construction constraints and recommend practical solutions.
• Coordinate receiving, positioning, installation, and interconnection of E-House modules.
• Supervise installation of:
• Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgear
• Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear
• Transformers
• UPS Systems
• Battery Systems
• Protection Relays
• Busduct and Cable Systems
• SCADA and Monitoring Systems
• Auxiliary Systems
• Ensure proper interface coordination between E-House systems and customer facilities.

3. Electrical Installation Management

• Supervise electrical installation activities, including:
• Cable laying and termination
• Cable tray installation
• Earthing and bonding systems
• Verify installation quality and compliance with approved drawings.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Participate in primary and secondary tests, integration tests, and all relevant testing and commissioning activities.
• Prepare punch lists and monitor closure activities.

5. Site Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate daily activities with customers, consultants, main contractors, and subcontractors.
• Attend site coordination meetings and technical discussions.
• Escalate site issues, delays, and risks to the Project Manager.
• Support customer inspections and progress reviews.

6. Quality Management

• Ensure works comply with project quality plans and inspection requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and verify workmanship quality.
• Review inspection reports and test results.
• Coordinate resolution of non-conformances and defects.
• Ensure proper documentation of completed works.

7. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure compliance with site safety rules and regulations.
• Participate in toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Enforce safe work practices and permit-to-work requirements.
• Report hazards, near misses, and incidents promptly.
• Support implementation of project HSE initiatives and objectives.

8. Project Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain site progress records and daily reports.
• Prepare weekly progress updates for Project Manager review.
• Track material delivery status and installation progress.
• Verify as-built documentation.
• Support preparation of handover documents and project closeout reports.

9. Resource & Subcontractor Management

• Supervise subcontractors and site technicians.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and work quality.
• Verify completion of assigned work packages.
• Ensure efficient utilization of site resources.
• Support workforce planning and scheduling.
  

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or equivalent.
• Diploma holders with extensive relevant site experience may also be considered.

Professional Registration (Preferred)

• Graduate Engineer registered with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
• Professional Engineer (PE) status is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 3-8 years of experience in electrical construction, industrial, utility, or EPC projects.
• Experience in Data Center, E-House, Substation, Switchgear, or Power Distribution projects is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience in installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Experience working on mission-critical facilities is an advantage.