Senior Electrical Engineer

DAMAC Digital; Johor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global platform for data center tech

Hyperscale and AI-driven projects

Cross-geography collaboration

Exposure to large-scale infrastructure

Job summary

DAMAC Digital in Johor, Malaysia is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support design, construction, commissioning and operation of mission-critical data center facilities.

You will specialize in electrical power distribution, critical power infrastructure, testing and commissioning, and ensure compliance with international and local codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–8+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of electrical power distribution and critical power systems.
• Experience with MV/LV switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, ATS/STS, protection systems, and grounding.
• Knowledge of electrical testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with IEC, NFPA, IEEE, and local authority requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and develop electrical designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for data center facilities.
• Design and review electrical power distribution systems (MV/LV, transformers, switchgear, busduct/busway, panels, and distribution boards).
• Review sizing and selection of cables, circuit breakers, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and other electrical equipment.
• Perform electrical load calculations, short-circuit studies, voltage-drop calculations, and protection coordination studies.
• Review single-line diagrams (SLDs), schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, and electrical schedules.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable international and local codes and standards.

Skills

Electrical power distribution

Critical power systems

Electrical testing & commissioning

Reading SLDs & schematics

Coordination with contractors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About Us:

DAMAC Digital is a global digital infrastructure company headquartered in Dubai, and a wholly owned subsidiary of the DAMAC Group.

The company builds, buys and partners to deliver next-generation data center solutions that serve the growing demand from hyperscalers, cloud providers, enterprises and AI-driven workloads across strategic global markets.

Today, DAMAC Digital operates across 12+ countries with a portfolio of 25+ data centers and 4+ GW of planned capacity, delivering scalable IT capacity and infrastructure designed to grow with customers’ AI-driven ambitions.

With state-of-the-art design, the company is executing a robust pipeline of high-capacity, scalable, secure and sustainable data center projects to support digital economic transformation worldwide. The future is digital, the future is now.

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of mission-critical data center facilities.

This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in high-performance environments and possess strong expertise in electrical power distribution, critical power infrastructure, testing & commissioning, and operational reliability.

Location: Johor, Malaysia

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Engineering

• Review and develop electrical designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for data center facilities.
• Design and review electrical power distribution systems, including MV/LV systems, transformers, switchgear, busduct/busway, panels, and distribution boards.
• Review sizing and selection of cables, circuit breakers, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and other electrical equipment.
• Perform electrical load calculations, short-circuit studies, voltage-drop calculations, and protection coordination studies.
• Review singleline diagrams (SLDs), schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, and electrical schedules.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable international and local codes and standards.

Critical Power Systems

• Provide engineering support for UPS, battery systems, standby generators, ATS/STS, switchgear, and critical power distribution.
• Support electrical redundancy and resiliency requirements such as N+1, 2N, and distributed-redundant configurations.
• Review power availability and capacity requirements for IT loads and mechanical systems.
• Support testing and verification of electrical systems under normal, emergency, and failure conditions.

Construction & Installation

• Monitor electrical installation activities and verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and quality requirements.
• Inspect installation of MV/LV equipment, cables, containment, grounding, lighting, and electrical distribution systems.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, vendors, and other MEP disciplines.
• Review material submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, technical submittals, and method statements.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during construction.

Testing & Commissioning

• Support pre-commissioning, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Review and witness FAT, SAT, pre-functional testing, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing (IST).
• Participate in generator, UPS, switchgear, protection, ATS/STS, and emergency-power testing.
• Verify electrical system performance under simulated failure and transfer scenarios.
• Review commissioning documentation, test reports, and punch lists.

Operations & Maintenance

• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities for critical electrical infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and equipment failures.
• Analyze electrical incidents and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Review maintenance procedures, switching procedures, emergency operating procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate electrical documentation, equipment records, and as-built drawings.
• Support electrical capacity planning and infrastructure upgrades.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety requirements, applicable regulations, and company procedures.
• Participate in electrical safety programs, risk assessments, and permit-to-work processes.
• Support safe isolation, switching, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and energization activities.
• Ensure electrical works are executed in accordance with approved risk assessments and method statements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• [3–8+] years of relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably in data centers, mission-critical facilities, industrial facilities, or large commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical power distribution and critical power systems.
• Experience with MV/LV switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, ATS/STS, protection systems, and grounding.
• Knowledge of electrical testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting SLDs, electrical schematics, equipment drawings, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with relevant electrical codes and standards such as IEC, NFPA, IEEE, and local authority requirements.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, consultants, equipment manufacturers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Why Join DAMAC Digital?

• Be part of one of the fastest-growing digital infrastructure platforms globally.
• Work on hyperscale and AI-driven data center developments.
• Collaborate with industry-leading experts across multiple geographies.
• Gain exposure to large-scale mission-critical facilities and cutting-edge technologies.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of global digital infrastructure.