Head of Power & Substation Engineering (Data Centre)

Agensi Pekerjaan GMRecruitment Sdn Bhd; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hyperscale data centre developer is seeking an experienced Head of Power & Substation Engineering in Cyberjaya. The role focuses on leading the design of high-voltage substations and ensuring compliance with national standards. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in electrical design, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, and CYME. Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential for successful collaboration in this mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Valid practicing certificate as a Professional Engineer (Electrical).
• 15 years of experience in electrical design consultancy.
• Experience with regional exposure in APAC for mission-critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of various voltage substations.
• Ensure compliance with grid reliability and design standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet project goals.

Skills

Leadership in substation design

Technical governance

Stakeholder management

Fluency in English

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Professional Engineer (Electrical)

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

CYME

Job description

Head of Power & Substation Engineering (Data Centre)

A leading hyperscale data centre developer, is seeking a seasoned HT Substation Specialist to lead the end-to-end design and strategy of high-voltage substation infrastructure for large-scale data centre developments across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in the design, engineering, and delivery of 275kV, 132kV, 33kV, and 11kV substations to ensure grid reliability, scalability, and long-term sustainability.
• Oversee interconnection design with national grid systems, ensuring compliance with Grid Code, Bulk Supply Interconnection Standards, and Substation Design Standards in Malaysia.
• Direct and review the design of HT/MV substation layouts, power transformer configurations, and advanced protection schemes in line with IEC 61850, IEC 60076, IEC 62271, and IEC 61439 standards.
• Govern system study reviews, including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and earthing analyses, ensuring performance and safety benchmarks are met.
• Drive design innovation aligned with renewable energy policies and energy transition roadmaps, integrating storage, microgrid, and demand-side management solutions.
• Collaborate closely with internal design teams, consultants, utilities, and regulatory bodies to deliver projects meeting five-nines availability, fault grading, and safety-in-design standards.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (Electrical) with a valid practicing certificate.
• At least 15 years of experience in electrical design consultancy, including regional APAC exposure.
• Proven leadership in substation design, power system studies, and grid interconnection for mission-critical infrastructure (data centre, semiconductor, or utilities).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, CYME, and other relevant tools.
• Strong stakeholder management, technical governance, and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.