Manager, Enginering Site Selection & Development (APAC)

EdgeConneX; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

EdgeConneX is seeking a Manager, Engineering Site Selection & Development (APAC) to drive early-stage data center development in APAC from feasibility to concept engineering. You will coordinate with real estate, electrical, mechanical, civil, and project teams, as well as utilities and authorities, to ensure development-ready sites.

The role requires 5–8 years in mission-critical infra, exposure to APAC markets, and strong knowledge of electrical and cooling systems for hyperscale requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in electrical, mechanical, civil engineering or related discipline.
• Direct experience and ownership of early-stage development, feasibility, and site due diligence.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in mission-critical infrastructure or large-scale projects, plus 2+ years in data center development.
• Exposure to APAC markets and multi-country project environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical systems and data center design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical evaluation of potential APAC data center sites, including visits and feasibility.
• Develop test fits, conceptual layouts and high-level engineering solutions.
• Engage with utilities to assess power capacity and grid connections.
• Prepare high-level development plans, schedules and budgets.
• Translate customer requirements into technical development strategies and site selection.
• Engage with authorities and internal stakeholders to secure permits and approvals.
• Identify risks across technical, regulatory and commercial domains and report them clearly.
• Stay current with hyperscale requirements and industry trends.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Job description

Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are bringing flexibility, proximity, power, and connectivity to some of the world’s key businesses. With major offices in Herndon, Denver, Amsterdam, Singapore and Malaysia, we have a global footprint and a unified team of employees committed to providing a premier customer experience and delivering the full spectrum of data center solutions, from core to edge, like no other data center provider can do.

Focused on driving innovation and helping our customers define and deliver their own unique vision for the Edge, at any scale, in any market worldwide, for any requirement, we are building tomorrow’s data center infrastructure, today for some of the world’s most demanding Network, Content, and Cloud customers.

The Role

The Manager, Engineering Site Selection & Development (APAC) is responsible for supporting the early-stage development of data center projects by delivering comprehensive technical due diligence, site feasibility assessments, and concept engineering solutions. This role focuses on evaluating new market opportunities from an engineering perspective, including power and utility availability, site constraints, constructability, and infrastructure readiness. It plays a critical role in bridging site acquisition and detailed design, defining initial engineering strategies, identifying risks, and recommending practical mitigation measures.

The role involves close coordination with multi-disciplinary teams — including real estate, electrical, mechanical, civil, and project delivery — as well as external stakeholders such as utilities, consultants, and authorities, to ensure all selected sites are development-ready and compliant with local regulatory requirements.

This position is based Singapore with 30-40% regional APAC travel, and occasional travel across the globe.

Responsibilities

Site Identification & Technical Due Diligence

• Lead technical evaluation of potential data center sites across APAC, including site visits and feasibility assessments.
• Assess land suitability, accessibility, infrastructure availability, and development constraints.
• Identify key risks related to environmental conditions, permitting, zoning, and constructability.
• Review and validate due diligence studies (power, water, geotechnical, environmental).
• Provide clear recommendations on site viability and development strategy.

Early-Stage Engineering & Concept Development

• Develop test fits, conceptual layouts, and high-level engineering solutions for new developments.
• Define initial technical configurations, including capacity planning, scalability, and redundancy strategies.
• Support development of preliminary design standards aligned with hyperscale and colocation requirements.
• Ensure engineering solutions are optimized for constructability, efficiency, and future expansion.

Power & Utility Engagement

• Support and lead engagement with utilities and service providers to assess and secure power capacity.
• Evaluate grid connection strategies (HV/MV), timelines, risks, and cost implications.
• Assess availability and feasibility of water, cooling solutions, and alternative heat rejection strategies.
• Support development of resilient and sustainable infrastructure approaches.

Development Planning & Project Structuring

• Prepare high-level development plans outlining key milestones from site acquisition through to operation.
• Develop preliminary project schedules, CAPEX estimates, and development budgets.
• Identify key technical and delivery risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support transition from development phase to design and construction teams.

Market & Commercial Alignment

• Translate customer requirements (hyperscalers, enterprise clients) into actionable technical and development strategies.
• Support capacity planning, density considerations, and scalability aligned with market demand.
• Collaborate with commercial and real estate teams to ensure site selection aligns with business strategy.
• Provide technical input to support investment decisions and project prioritization.

Stakeholder & Authority Engagement

• Engage with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and government agencies to support permitting and approvals.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Real Estate, Design Engineering, Finance, and Commercial teams.
• Coordinate with external consultants, contractors, and partners during early-stage development.
• Support resolution of technical and regulatory challenges across multiple jurisdictions.

Risk Management & Reporting

• Identify, assess, and track development risks across technical, regulatory, and commercial domains.
• Prepare and present clear, structured reports for senior management, including:
• Site feasibility assessments
• Risk and mitigation strategies
• Development roadmaps and timelines
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement & Industry Awareness

• Stay current with industry trends, including hyperscale requirements, AI-driven infrastructure, and advanced cooling technologies.
• Contribute to the development of internal standards, tools, and best practices for site development.
• Drive improvements in development processes, efficiency, and quality of deliverables.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, civil engineering, or related discipline
• Direct experience and ownership of early-stage development, feasibility, and site due diligence
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in: Mission-critical infrastructure, large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects, and 2+ years in Data Center development
• Strong understanding of Electrical systems (HV/MV, substations, grid connectivity), Mechanical systems (cooling, heat rejection, water systems), and data center design principles (resilience, redundancy, scalability)
• Exposure to APAC markets (Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia for example) and multi-country project environments

EdgeConneX believes inclusion – of thought, backgrounds and experiences – affects all that we do, from our employees to the solutions we deliver. Our goal is to create an environment where embracing differences helps deepen the lives and work experience of our employees, enhances our innovation and creativity, and enriches our involvement in our communities. EdgeConneX is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

EdgeConneX offers a competitive benefits package.

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