Senior HV Substation Design Engineer — Data Center Focus

AGENSI PEKERJAAN MVC RESOURCES SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

We are representing a leading Australian engineering consultancy expanding its regional design center in Malaysia to support major Australian transmission, substation, and mission-critical Data Center projects. If you are a talented High Voltage (HV) Design Engineer, this role offers direct exposure to Australian power standards while based in Malaysia.

You will lead primary HV substation design, optimize data center power intake designs, and coordinate with civil, structural, and other teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (recognized by BEM / IEM or equivalent).
• Minimum 6+ years of hands-on primary HV substation design experience within engineering consultancies.
• Direct design experience in HV/EHV substations for Data Center projects or heavy utility/industrial power intake systems.
• Proficient with CAD software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Revit) and industry-standard power calculation tools.
• Knowledge of AS/NZS, IEC, or equivalent international grid/substation design frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Primary HV Substation Design: Lead technical solutions and detailed primary design deliverables for high-voltage substations (132kV to 330kV+), including AIS/GIS switchgear, transformers, busbars, and surge arresters.
• Data Center Focus: Develop and optimize HV substation and critical power intake designs specifically tailored to mission-critical Data Center infrastructure.
• Core Engineering Calculations: Perform busbar sizing, short-circuit force calculations, earthing design, lightning protection, and safety clearance studies.
• Cross-Discipline Coordination: Work closely with civil, structural, and secondary engineering teams to deliver unified design packages.
• Technical Interface: Engage directly with Australian project managers, clients, and network service providers to resolve design challenges and ensure compliance.

Skills

HV Substation Design

Electrical Power Systems

Data Center Power Systems

Project Coordination

Client Liaison

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Power System Analysis Tools

Job description

We are representing a leading Australian engineering consultancy expanding its regional design center in Malaysia to support major Australian transmission, substation, and mission-critical Data Center projects. If you are a talented High Voltage (HV) Design Engineer, this role offers direct exposure to Australian power standards while based in Malaysia.

You will lead primary HV substation design, optimize data center power intake designs, and coordinate with civil, structural, and other teams to