Principal Engineer (Electrical) - Johor Bahru

Space Executive; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Executive is seeking a Principal Engineer (Electrical) to lead the electrical design, construction delivery, and commissioning of large-scale data centre projects in Johor, Malaysia.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong HV distribution knowledge, and experience with data centre environments, substation projects, and regulatory standards. Excellent English communication is essential, with Chinese or Malay as an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in electrical design and construction project delivery, preferably data centre or substation projects.
• Strong knowledge of HV electrical distribution systems, protection studies, and commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with local regulatory standards and authority requirements (e.g., TNB).
• Proficient in MS Office; exposure to engineering design tools such as IES is advantageous.
• Excellent command of English; proficiency in Chinese or Malay is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee electrical design review, coordination, and implementation during data centre design and construction phases.
• Support the Project Manager or Delivery Manager in site management, construction quality control, and HSE compliance.
• Monitor construction progress, ensuring all electrical installations adhere to design intent and company standards.
• Review and approve design consultants’ drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, and vendors to align deliverables and maintain project timelines.
• Maintain and enhance internal engineering standards for electrical distribution, protection, and commissioning protocols.
• Support project commissioning, troubleshooting, and final handover activities.
• Contribute to engineering design development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical design

Data centre experience

HV distribution

Regulatory standards

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

IES

Job description

An established international developer and operator of large‑scale Data Centre is seeking a Principal Engineer (Electrical) to join its regional engineering and delivery team in Johor, Malaysia. This role offers the opportunity to take a hands‑on leadership position in managing the electrical engineering design, construction delivery, and commissioning of data centre projects, ensuring compliance with global technical, safety, and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the electrical design review, coordination, and implementation during the data centre design and construction phases.
• Support the Project Manager or Delivery Manager in site management, construction quality control, and HSE compliance.
• Monitor construction progress, ensuring all electrical installations adhere to design intent and company technical standards.
• Review, evaluate, and approve design consultants’ drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, and vendors to align deliverables, resolve technical issues, and maintain project timelines.
• Maintain and enhance internal engineering standards, particularly for electrical distribution, protection systems, and commissioning protocols.
• Support project commissioning, troubleshooting, and final handover activities.
• Contribute to engineering design development, best‑practice documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in electrical design and construction project delivery, preferably involving data centre or substation projects (33 kV/132 kV/275 kV).
• Strong knowledge of HV electrical distribution systems, power protection studies, and commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with local regulatory standards and authority requirements (e.g., TNB).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; exposure to engineering design tools such as IES is advantageous.
• Excellent command of English; proficiency in Chinese or Malay is an advantage.