Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Center

Ramboll; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer for Data Center projects. You will design and specify electrical systems, manage design documentation, and coordinate with clients, consultants, and site teams to ensure compliant delivery.

With a focus on testing and commissioning, you will translate design concepts into robust built installations. Experience in data centres is highly advantageous, and PEPC candidates may be considered for senior roles.

Qualifications

• Accredited electrical engineering degree with BEM recognition.
• Legal eligibility to work in Malaysia.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with M&E consultancy firms.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian codes and regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux and ETAP.
• Demonstrated project management capability.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify electrical systems for data centres, including 132kV/33kV substations, 415V systems, generators, UPS, and ELV systems.
• Prepare detailed design documentation, calculations and drawings for submissions.
• Participate in client, consultant, site and technical coordination meetings.
• Provide project management support and oversee construction supervision.
• Review and evaluate contractors’ technical submissions.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with designs and standards.
• Witness testing and commissioning of electrical equipment.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary consultants for coordinated design delivery.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEM accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux

ETAP

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Center

• Full-time

As part of Ramboll’s Data Center & Facilities (DCF) Buildings team, you will play a key role in delivering resilient, high-performance electrical systems for some of the most technically complex and mission‑critical projects in the region. You will be involved in the design, coordination, and delivery of robust power infrastructure, ensuring reliability, compliance, and operational excellence across the full project lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• Design and specify electrical systems for data centres and buildings, including 132kV and 33kV substations, 415V systems, generators, UPS, and ELV systems.
• Prepare detailed design documentation, calculations, and drawings for statutory and authority submissions.
• Participate in client, consultant, site, and technical coordination meetings.
• Provide project management support and oversee construction supervision activities.
• Review and evaluate contractors’ technical submissions, including equipment, materials, and drawings.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure installations comply with approved designs and standards.
• Witness testing and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems.
• Collaborate closely with clients’ project teams and multidisciplinary consultants to ensure coordinated and compliant design delivery.
• Carry out any additional duties as assigned from time to time.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering accredited and recognised by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
• Must be legally eligible to work in Malaysia.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant working experience with M&E consultancy firms.
• Strong working knowledge of Malaysian codes, standards, and statutory regulations.
• Proficient in engineering software and tools, including AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux, and ETAP simulation software.
• Demonstrated project management capability, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Positive, proactive work attitude with strong accountability and initiative.
• Able to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Passionate about translating design concepts into high-quality built installations and validating performance through testing.
• Enjoys hands‑on involvement in site activities, testing, and commissioning works.
• Experience in the data centre industry is highly advantageous.
• Candidates with extensive experience, advanced technical expertise, or additional professional qualifications—such as Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate (PEPC)—may be considered for a senior or leadership role.

Ramboll Buildings

As part of Ramboll's global Buildings platform, you will be joining a community of over 4,000 specialists across the world, architects, engineers, sustainability leads, digital designers and everything in between. We work across more than 10,000 building projects each year, which means there is always something new to learn from, someone new to collaborate with, and a harder problem just around the corner. Ours is a culture that takes craft seriously, invests in its people, and believes the best solutions come from diverse minds working closely together. Here, your development does not stop when you join, it starts.

Ramboll in Asia Pacific

Ramboll has close to 500 experts working across more than 10 offices in Asia Pacific. We are present in Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, India, Japan, SouthKoreaand Singapore. Our experts bring their passion to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Architecture & Landscape. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future, working in an open,collaborativeand empowering culture.