Senior Data Center Electrical Engineer - Power, Reliability

Jacobs; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Center to lead design, delivery and commissioning of mission-critical facilities. You will shape resilient electrical systems that support continuous operations, collaborating with structural, mechanical, controls and client stakeholders across all project phases.

The role focuses on LV/MV power distribution, UPS, grounding and lighting, with NEC/NFPA 70 knowledge and BIM coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Professional Electrical Engineer license.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering design experience on complex projects.
• Strong experience designing power distribution and low‑voltage electrical systems for large facilities.
• Working knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70 and relevant international electrical standards.
• Proficiency in Revit/BIM tools for coordination and production of design deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze low‑ and medium‑voltage power systems, including UPS and emergency power systems, grounding, and lighting.
• Act as a senior technical contributor, ensuring electrical designs align with project requirements and standards.
• Develop electrical power distribution designs, including LV/MV systems, UPS, emergency power, grounding, and lighting.
• Perform load analyses, equipment sizing, and electrical studies including short‑circuit and protection coordination.
• Design and engineer data‑center electrical systems such as generators, UPS architectures, power monitoring, and redundancy configurations.
• Manage technical quality, scope, budget, and schedule; review design packages and vendor submittals for compliance.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless integration with other systems.
• Support construction activities, commissioning, testing, and startup of electrical systems.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and authorities to resolve technical issues and meet project objectives.

Skills

Power distribution

LV/MV design

Revit/BIM

NEC/NFPA70 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit/BIM

Job description

Jacobs in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Center to lead design, delivery and commissioning of mission-critical facilities. You will shape resilient electrical systems that support continuous operations, collaborating with structural, mechanical, controls and client stakeholders across all project phases.

The role focuses on LV/MV power distribution, UPS, grounding and lighting, with NEC/NFPA 70 knowledge and BIM coordination.