Data Centre Electrical System Architect

ANCHOR SEARCH GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ANCHOR SEARCH GROUP PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a senior Electrical Principal Engineer to design, optimize, and scale critical power infrastructure for hyperscale data centers supporting AI and cloud workloads. You will lead topology design from grid to rack, perform electrical studies, ensure LV/MV distribution, and collaborate with internal and external partners to meet cost and schedule targets. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of data centre design experience.
• Electrical Professional Engineer with practicing certificate.
• Experience in hyperscale data centers (>50MW per building).

Responsibilities

• Design system topology and schematics from utility grid to rack level.
• Develop power solutions for continuous operation of cooling technologies.
• Plan capacity using power smoothing to manage dynamic AI workloads.
• Right-size electrical equipment to meet peak demand.
• Configure and sequence operations to optimize PUE.
• Conduct SPoF, arc flash, and load flow studies using ETAP/SKM/CYME.
• Standardize build-to-suit design templates to reduce cycle times.
• Future-proof electrical designs for evolving workloads.
• Manage concurrent and fast-track projects with internal/external partners.

Skills

Power system design

Project leadership

Electrical studies

Data center design

Education

Electrical Professional Engineer certification

Tools

ETAP

SKM

CYME

AutoCAD

Job description

You will design, optimize, and scale critical power infrastructure to ensure system reliability, sustainability, and efficiency for high-density AI and cloud compute workloads, driving cost-effective and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design system topology and detailed schematics from utility grid connection to rack-level power to support reliable operations
• Develop power solutions that meet demand and ensure continuous operation of various cooling technologies
• Plan capacity using power smoothing technologies to manage dynamic AI workload power demands
• Right-size and select electrical equipment to meet peak demand while ensuring modularity and scalability
• Configure and sequence operations to optimize Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)
• Conduct Single Point of Failure (SPoF) analyses, Arc Flash, and load flow studies using ETAP and SKM software
• Standardize build-to-suit design templates to reduce design cycle times and meet cost targets
• Future-proof electrical designs to accommodate evolving workload demands
• Manage concurrent and fast-track projects, applying innovative design solutions and collaborating with internal and external partners to achieve desired outcomes
• Travel as required to support project needs

Required competencies and certifications

• Proven design experience across regional metro areas
• Electrical Professional Engineer with practicing certificate
• Minimum 15 years of Data Centre Detail Design experience, including over 5 years in principal engineer or MEP manager roles
• Expertise in electrical studies including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, Neher McGrath, load calculation, lightning protection, earthing, electrical system protection, and power monitoring systems
• Familiarity with IEC standards: IEC 62305, IEC 60076, IEC 60909, IEC 61482, IEC 62040, IEC 62271, ISO 8528
• Practical experience in Low Voltage and Medium Voltage electrical distribution
• Experience in hyperscale data centers exceeding 50MW per building and 100MW per campus
• Proficiency in ETAP, SKM, and CYME electrical study software
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for design and drafting