ICT Engineer- Data Centre

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in KL seeks an ICT Design Engineer to support mission‑critical data centre projects across hyperscale environments.

The role suits an ICT/telecoms design professional with solid experience producing ICT design deliverables within complex infrastructure projects. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate ICT designs across BIM and digital engineering workflows, support client interactions, and contribute to design delivery from concept through

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a relevant engineering or IT field.
• 5+ years ICT design experience for data centres within a consulting or design delivery environment.
• Experience delivering end-to-end ICT solutions for hyperscale data centres.
• Strong ICT infrastructure design capability including LAN/WAN and security.
• Experience in fibre and high-density connectivity design.

Responsibilities

• ICT design deliverables — schematics, detailed designs, schedules, specifications, drawings and BoMs.
• Coordinate ICT designs across BIM/digital engineering workflows.
• Support client interactions and design delivery from concept through commissioning.
• Site coordination and assessments, sign-off of installs.
• Assist with testing and commissioning activities and QA.

Skills

ICT design

Data centre experience

Project coordination

Communications

Site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

BIM

DCIM

Fibre design

Networking

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are seeking a technically strong ICT Design Engineer to support the delivery of mission‑critical data centre projects across hyperscale and colocation environments. The role suits an ICT/telecoms design professional with solid experience producing ICT design deliverables within complex infrastructure projects.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate ICT designs across BIM and digital engineering workflows, support client interactions, and contribute to design delivery from concept through construction and commissioning support.

This role requires a proactive engineer with good communication skills, the ability to manage workload across multiple projects, and a commitment to producing robust, scalable, and resilient ICT solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• ICT design deliverables — schematics, detailed designs, schedules, specifications, drawings, RFIs, IFC packages, and BoMs
• Data centre standards — working knowledge of TIA‑942, ISO/IEC 11801, and general DC design principles
• Hyperscale/colo interfaces — understanding of MMRs, white‑space layouts, and lease‑provider coordination
• Systems integration — exposure to BMS, security, and AV integration
• Commissioning support — assisting with FAT/SAT, cabling certification, and QA activities
• Resilience concepts — awareness of redundancy, diversity, and SPOF avoidance
• Client communication — ability to communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders
• Site coordination — attending site as required and do assessment, sign off of installs
• Test and Commission: knowledge of Testing and Commissioning of ICT systems

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology.
• 5+ years of relevant ICT design experience for data centres within a consulting or design delivery environment.
• Experience delivering end-to-end ICT solutions for hyperscale data centres, including fibre, networks, security, ELV, DCIM, interconnects, and operational technology, from strategy and design through construction, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Strong ICT infrastructure design capability, including data centre ICT systems, structured cabling, fibre backbones, pathways and spaces, ICT/comms rooms, LAN/WAN, active networking, wireless/radio systems, security, and building integration.
• Experience in fibre and high-density connectivity design, including MPO/MTP solutions, ODF layouts, and cross-connect strategies.
• Experience producing ICT design deliverables, including schematics, detailed designs, schedules, specifications, drawings, RFIs, IFC packages, and bills of materials.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.