Resident Engineer- Electrical

Annexion Partners; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Annexion Partners Pte Ltd in Malaysia is seeking a Resident Engineer – Electrical for a major hyperscale data centre project in Johor. This role involves overseeing electrical works on site and ensuring construction aligns with approved designs and safety standards.

You will review drawings, supervise contractors, coordinate with clients and consultants, and drive testing, commissioning and handover documentation to meet the project programme and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in major construction projects with electrical supervision.
• Experience on data centre projects, preferably hyperscale.
• Based in Johor or Kuala Lumpur is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as electrical on-site representative, overseeing construction activities.
• Supervise contractors to ensure works meet drawings, specs and standards.
• Review electrical drawings, submissions, method statements and shop drawings.
• Monitor installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Coordinate with client, consultants, contractors to resolve issues.
• Conduct site inspections and identify defects or non-compliance.
• Ensure works progress according to programme and quality standards.
• Review RFIs and material submissions; comment as needed.
• Support project handover with documentation.
• Prepare site reports and progress updates.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Site supervision

Data centre experience

Stakeholder coordination

Technical documentation

Education

Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are currently supporting a leading engineering and project management
consultancy in identifying an experienced Resident Engineer – Electrical for a major hyperscale data centre project in Johor, Malaysia.

This is an opportunity to be involved in a large-scale data centre development,
overseeing electrical works on site and ensuring that construction activities are
delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications, quality standards and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the electrical engineering representative on site, overseeing and monitoring electrical construction activities.
• Supervise contractors and specialist subcontractors to ensure works are carried out according to approved drawings, specifications and applicable standards.
• Review electrical drawings, technical submissions, method statements and shop drawings.
• Monitor installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Coordinate with the client, consultants, contractors and other project disciplines to resolve technical and site issues.
• Conduct regular site inspections and identify defects, non-compliance or potential construction issues.
• Ensure electrical works are progressing according to the project programme and required quality standards.
• Review and provide technical comments on RFIs, material submissions and other project documentation.
• Monitor testing and commissioning activities and support project handover requirements.
• Prepare site reports, progress updates and technical documentation as required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical codes, regulations, health and safety requirements and project standards.

Key Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in electrical engineering and site supervision within major construction projects.
• Proven experience working on data centre projects, preferably hyperscale data centres.
• Previous experience as a Resident Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Site Engineer, Electrical Supervisor or similar.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems commonly used in large-scale data centres.
• Experience in installation, inspection, testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with consultants, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills.
• Candidates currently based in Johor or Kuala Lumpur are preferred.
• Candidates must be available to interview at short notice.
• Professional engineering qualifications/registrations will be an advantage.