Data Center System Architect

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in drilling services is seeking a Data Center Architect to lead the design and construction of advanced data centers. The role requires overseeing technical specifications, collaborating with vendors, and optimizing infrastructure for AI workloads. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and significant experience in data center architecture and IT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data center system architecture.
• Proven experience in power systems and HVAC/cooling design.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of new data centers, integrating civil, mechanical, and IT systems.
• Oversee construction phases ensuring implementation of design intent.
• Drive optimization of existing data center infrastructure.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project delivery

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

• Lead the end-to-end architecture and design of new data centers, integrating civil, mechanical, electrical, and IT systems.
• Develop technical specifications and design guidelines aligned with AI computing demands and future scalability.
• Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure design feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with local codes and sustainability requirements.
• Oversee construction and commissioning phases to ensure smooth implementation of design intent.
• Drive optimization of existing data center infrastructure including energy efficiency improvements, capacity planning, and thermal management.
• Provide technical leadership in the evaluation and implementation of liquid cooling, power distribution, and high-density rack solutions.
• Work with operations, procurement, and engineering teams to ensure infrastructure readiness for GPU clusters, high-performance computing nodes, and AI workloads.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and best practices in hyperscale data center development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in data center system architecture, including successful delivery of end-to-end projects.
• Proven experience in the design of power systems, HVAC/cooling, and structured cabling.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure requirements, including server layout, rack power density, and network topologies.
• Experience with liquid cooling technologies, high-density server environments, or AI data center architecture is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.