Junior Electrical Engineer

Kairo Technology Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technical training and career developm

Local and abroad project exposure

5 Working Days

Job summary

Kairo Technology Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Malaysia to lead design and review for data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects. You will prepare SLDs, schematics, layouts and installation drawings, and perform sizing calculations for transformers, generators, UPS and cables.

The role requires 5–8 years in the field, strong knowledge of MV/LV distribution, IEC standards, and proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit/BIM and calculation software are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience, with 8+ years preferred for senior candidates.
• Data centre or mission-critical facility experience is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with IEC standards and electrical design practices.
• Experience with AutoCAD is required; experience with Revit/BIM and electrical engineering calculation software would be an advantage.
• Strong technical problem-solving and engineering coordination skills.
• Good written and spoken English; able to communicate confidently with clients, consultants, vendors and other engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the electrical design and engineering activities for data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review electrical SLD, schematics, equipment layouts, cable containment layouts and electrical installation drawings.
• Perform and/or review electrical engineering calculations including: load schedules and load calculations, transformer and generator sizing, UPS and battery system sizing, cable sizing and voltage drop calculations, short-circuit calculations, protection and circuit breaker sizing, earthing and bonding requirements, electrical equipment heat load calculations.
• Review and coordinate electrical power distribution systems including MV switchgear, transformers, LV switchboards, UPS systems, batteries, busduct/busway, generators, ATS/STS and distribution boards.
• Review vendor technical submissions, equipment datasheets, drawings and technical compliance against project specifications.
• Prepare and respond to technical queries, RFIs, design comments and consultant/client comments.
• Participate in design review, technical coordination and client meetings.
• Identify potential design issues, interface conflicts and technical risks and recommend practical engineering solutions.
• Support equipment selection and technical evaluation of vendors and suppliers.
• Assist in preparing technical specifications, equipment schedules, design reports and other engineering documentation.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable project requirements, codes and standards.

Skills

Power distribution

Engineering design

Schematic review

Coordination

Client communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Electrical calculation software

Job description

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Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent recognised qualification.

Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience, with 8+ years preferred for senior candidates.

Strong experience in electrical power distribution and engineering design.

Data centre or mission-critical facility experience is highly preferred.

Familiarity with equipment such as MV switchgear, transformers, LV switchboards, UPS, batteries, generators and busduct systems.

Able to understand and independently review electrical SLDs, schematics and technical drawings.

Familiarity with relevant IEC standards and electrical design practices.

Experience with AutoCAD is required; experience with Revit/BIM and electrical engineering calculation software would be an advantage.

Strong technical problem-solving and engineering coordination skills.

Good written and spoken English.

Able to communicate confidently with clients, consultants, vendors and other engineering disciplines.

Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Start: Immediate / Short Notice

Preferred Experience

The ideal candidate would have previous experience involving:

• Data centre electrical infrastructure
• Mission-critical power systems
• MV/LV power distribution
• UPS and battery systems
• Transformer and switchgear systems
• Generator and emergency power systems
• Busduct / busway distribution
• Electrical protection and coordination
• BMS / EPMS electrical interfaces
• FAT, SAT and commissioning activities

Contract Arrangement

This position is offered on a project-based contract basis, typically for 6 to 12 months, depending on project requirements.

Contract extension or renewal may be considered depending on project requirements and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the electrical design and engineering activities for data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review electrical SLD, schematics, equipment layouts, cable containment layouts and electrical installation drawings.
• Perform and/or review electrical engineering calculations including:
  • Load schedules and load calculations
  • Transformer and generator sizing
  • UPS and battery system sizing
  • Cable sizing and voltage drop calculations
  • Short-circuit calculations
  • Protection and circuit breaker sizing
  • Earthing and bonding requirements
  • Electrical equipment heat load calculations
• Review and coordinate electrical power distribution systems including MV switchgear, transformers, LV switchboards, UPS systems, batteries, busduct/busway, generators, ATS/STS and distribution boards.
• Review vendor technical submissions, equipment datasheets, drawings and technical compliance against project specifications.
• Prepare and respond to technical queries, RFIs, design comments and consultant/client comments.
• Participate in design review, technical coordination and client meetings.
• Identify potential design issues, interface conflicts and technical risks and recommend practical engineering solutions.
• Support equipment selection and technical evaluation of vendors and suppliers.
• Assist in preparing technical specifications, equipment schedules, design reports and other engineering documentation.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable project requirements, codes and standards.

Benefits

• Technical training and career development datacenter opportunities.
• Local and abroad project exposure.
• 5 Working Days