Senior Electrical Engineer / Electrical Lead

Xircle Talent; Penang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Xircle Talent is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer / Electrical Lead for a Malaysia-based data centre owner. You will manage the electrical lifecycle from design review to commissioning, ensuring high-reliability power systems meet technical standards and local regulations.

Responsibilities include reviewing load calculations, single-line diagrams, and equipment specs; coordinating with vendors for transformers, switchgear, UPS, generators, and grounding; leading energisation readiness,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years electrical engineering experience; 3+ years in data centres or critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess load calculations, single-line diagrams, and redundancy strategies; manage utility connections and energisation schedules.
• Review technical specs and vendor proposals for transformers, switchgear, UPS, generators, busways, grounding/lightning protection.
• Participate in bid evaluations, design, and factory acceptance testing; verify lead times and interface compatibility.
• Monitor construction quality and safety; coordinate relay protection, earthings, and power quality reviews.
• Lead energisation readiness, on-site testing and commissioning; approve as-built documentation and handover packages.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems design

Project coordination

English on-site communication

Education

Bachelor\'s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power system modelling software

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer / Electrical Lead

Our client is a data centre owner and developer responsible for constructing and operating facilities in Malaysia.

Job Summary

This position entails managing the full electrical engineering lifecycle for critical data centre infrastructure, spanning from initial design review to final commissioning. The role ensures that high-reliability power systems are delivered in strict accordance with technical standards and local regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess load calculations, single-line diagrams, and redundancy strategies while managing utility connections, staged energisation schedules, and capacity planning.
• Review technical specifications and vendor proposals for core equipment, including transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, busways, and grounding/lightning protection components.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations, detailed design phases, and factory acceptance testing, while verifying lead times, installation prerequisites, and interface compatibility.
• Monitor construction quality and safety protocols, coordinating specialist reviews for relay protection, selectivity, earthing, and power quality.
• Lead energisation readiness, on-site testing (including transfer and failure scenarios), integrated commissioning, and the approval of as-built documentation and handover packages.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a closely related field.
• Have a minimum of 8 years of electrical engineering experience, with at least 3 years dedicated to data centers or similar critical facilities, including hands-on work in installation, energization, and commissioning.
• Show strong knowledge of resilient power architectures and phased commissioning, with the ability to independently review drawings, specifications, and test protocols.
• Be familiar with IEC standards; experience with Malaysian grid connections, local regulations, or consultant coordination is highly desirable.
• Be capable of reviewing technical documentation and communicating effectively on-site in English; professional registration or relevant electrical competency credentials are a plus.