Principal Engineer (Electrical) | Johor

Tap Growth ai; Kulai; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Data Centre Specialist in Johor, Malaysia. This role involves assisting in data center design and construction, ensuring project quality and compliance with engineering standards. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, with a minimum of 6 years experience in substation projects and strong communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office and HVAC software is required. This position is site-based and involves travel as necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in Electrical/Power design for substation projects.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Familiar with local authorities’ procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager/Delivery Manager in data center design.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with standards.
• Review and approve design documents for required engineering calculations.

Skills

Electrical/Power Engineering expertise

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical/Power or Building Services Engineering

Chartered Engineer preferred

Tools

MS Office

Mechanical HVAC software (e.g., IES)

Job description

About the Company

Our client is located in Asia, a dynamic, diversified conglomerate with global reach and established brands in the digital infrastructure, maritime and real estate sectors. They are looking for the Data Centre Specialist (DCS) which is responsible for the executing, and assisting of the maintenance breakdowns and breakdown follow ups.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager or Delivery Manager in data centre design and construction phases for site management, construction quality control and HSE.
• Monitor construction activities closely on a regular basis and ensure the data centre facility is built to group's standard.
• Responsible for the review and approval of design consultant’s work to ensure design documents are sufficiently developed with all necessary engineering calculations in place.
• Responsible for communicating with design consultants and contractors/vendors to ensure all required deliverables are achieved.
• Responsible for maintaining internal engineering standards with particular focus on Electrical distribution and protection system.
• Support and manage project commissioning/troubleshooting and final handover activities.
• Support of internal engineering design and development activities.
• Establish engineering and operation procedures following Company’s standard.
• To travel from one site to another for support if required, as the position is site-based.
• Reporting day-to-day basic tasks and alignment to the Line Manager.

Interpersonal Requirements

• Committed to the delivery of high level of service excellence.
• Calm Manner, able to work under pressure and delivery.
• Self‑motivated, ability to work on own initiative.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• A team player, able to work with colleagues and clients staff at all levels with high level of dedication.
• Candidates who are active, solutions oriented, conscientious, sociable, flexible and optimistic.

Skillset And Qualifications Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Electrical/Power or Building Services Engineering
• Chartered Engineer preferred
• Relevant Uptime/TIA certificates preferred
• 6 years minimum of working experience in Electrical/Power design on substation 33kV/132kV/275kV and construction project delivery (data centre projects preferred).
• Good knowledge in Electrical HV/MV distribution Engineering with a good understanding on data centre project and protection study
• Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) with experience in Mechanical HVAC software, such as IES.
• Good command of written and spoken English is required, as that will be the main working language. Candidates fluent in Chinese and/or Bahasa Indonesia/Malay will have an advantage, as the role may require working with native Data Center employees based in Indonesia, Malaysia, or China.
• Familiar with TNB/local authorities’ procedure, standard code and requirement.
• Candidates who are active, conscientious, sociable, flexible, optimistic and take initiative.

Work Location: Sedenak, Johor

Consultant In-Charge:
Andrea Low | [e-mail] | 018 225 3693