Regional Data Center Electrical Engineering Director

Black & White Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

B&W Engineering is seeking an Associate Director, Electrical Engineering to lead the design and delivery of mission-critical data centre electrical systems across Southeast Asia. You will drive technical excellence, influence client outcomes, and shape the future of data centre engineering.

This strategic role requires building high-performing teams, leading client engagements, and ensuring compliant, resilient designs (N+1, 2N, 2N+1).

Qualifications

• PE Singapore registration is preferred or required depending on scope/sign-off responsibilities.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience with consultancies, design firms or data centre/telco projects.
• Familiarity with Singapore codes and EMA requirements and international standards (IEC, IEEE, TIA-942).
• Membership with professional bodies such as IES is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of mission-critical electrical systems including HV/LV distribution and UPS.
• Oversee end-to-end electrical design and system architecture for large-scale projects.
• Define and uphold engineering standards, frameworks and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership on resilience strategies (N+1, 2N, 2N+1).
• Lead client engagements and deliver strategic advisory on electrical design and optimisation.
• Manage multiple project teams across concept to commissioning lifecycle.
• Drive value engineering and risk mitigation in electrical solutions.
• Build trusted relationships with hyperscalers, telcos and developers.
• Champion BIM and digital engineering; explore liquid-cooled, air-cooled and hybrid systems.
• Support regional business growth and act as a thought leader in data centre electrical engineering.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Strategic planning

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) – Singapore registration

PEB registration

IES membership

Tools

BIM

Job description

B&W Engineering is seeking an Associate Director, Electrical Engineering to lead the design and delivery of mission-critical data centre electrical systems across Southeast Asia. You will drive technical excellence, influence client outcomes, and shape the future of data centre engineering.

This strategic role requires building high-performing teams, leading client engagements, and ensuring compliant, resilient designs (N+1, 2N, 2N+1).