Senior Data Center Planning & Development Engineer (APAC)

EdgeConneX; Singapore; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Data Center Planning & Development Engineer to drive its ambitious expansion in the APAC region. This role blends analytical expertise with creative problem-solving to assess new site opportunities and develop strategic recommendations. The ideal candidate will manage engineering projects, ensuring alignment with company growth objectives while collaborating with various stakeholders. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a blend of remote flexibility and on-site collaboration in Singapore, making it a perfect fit for those eager to make an impact in the evolving landscape of data center infrastructure.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

Flexible Work Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Construction and Development with a focus on data centers.
• Understanding of Electrical & Mechanical Systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support new site assessments for data center developments.
• Prepare high-level Project Development Plans for data centers.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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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, and Amsterdam, 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 Senior Data Center Planning & Development Engineer, APAC plays a strategic role in the execution of EdgeConneX’s global expansion plans. The position requires a blend of analytical, creative thinking, and relationship building skills to assess opportunities and develop recommendations that align with the Company’s growth objectives. The successful candidate will manage and drive the Engineering for new locations and provide technical advice as a subject matter expert to facilitate Executive Management’s decision-making on large-scale projects in support of EdgeConneX’s Regional expansion plans.

An industrious go-getter, the Senior Data Center Planning & Development Engineer, APAC will work with EdgeConneX’s Real Estate, Site Development, and Engineering to advise on technical aspects of various potential projects and support critical development activities such as power, entitlement, permitting, concept designs, and budgeting. The job’s duties will include visiting new properties under consideration and in due diligence to determine their environmental and physical qualities, identify technical difficulties that a buildout on that property may encounter, assess development risks, and recommend mitigating strategies -- often preparing and presenting Property Development Plans. The ideal candidate must be a quick, critical thinker with great project management skills, substantial technical knowledge, and possess an extensive network of contractors, consultants, and other resources that would make it possible to get properties development and construction ready quickly and efficiently. While this position offers the flexibility to work remote, we do envision the individual hired to work in our Singapore office a day or two per week, especially early on in their tenure. There is also a good portion of this job requires travel throughout the APAC region, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Japan 25-30% of the time. The ability to be mobile and nimble when in-person/onsite meetings is needed to be successful in this role.

At this time, we are only considering local candidates based in Singapore that do not require new or a transfer of employee sponsorship.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support new site assessment and validation for new data center developments.
• Provide initial test-fits and conceptual designs.
• Support discussions with local Utilities.
• Support our Partners and Consultants on Entitlement and Permitting,
• Review and assess Due Diligence Findings.
• Identify Project Risks and Mitigating strategies.
• Compile and present reports explaining project details to non-technical stakeholders
• Support discussions with local and regional authorities and government bodies.
• Develop initial Project Schedules and support initial Budgeting estimates.
• Report on project status, risk, and progress.
• Identify and leverage Contractor and Partner networks in Market and in Region that can help expedite new developments.
• Prepare high-level Project Development Plans that chart and identify critical activities through designing, building, and operating Data Center facilities on site.
• Ability to travel throughout APAC region up to 25%, including times with limited notice
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Self-starter with positive attitude and strong emotional intelligence. Ability to operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, and to build strong, collaborative relationships across all company functions.
• Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate a team of development professionals that includes VPs, Directors, and Managers in a fast-paced environment, to manage stakeholders effectively, and to align stakeholders to the organization’s needs.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills to cultivate and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Superb time management and organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, its people, and the host of responsibilities that come with it.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and unexpected obstacles, and to remain flexible, resilient, and resourceful in the face of uncertainty and ambiguity.
• Commitment to professional development and organizational excellence. Constant awareness to seek opportunities to improve processes/quality of deliverables.
• Attention to detail.
• Executive-level presentations skills, both writing and presenting. Proficient knowledge of computer environment including Microsoft applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Value ongoing professional growth and development, staying updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes. Seek out learning opportunities, acquire new skills, and adapt to advancements in the construction field.
  
  

Experience/Education

• 5+ years of relevant Construction and Development experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architectural, Civil Engineering, or MEP, with Development background required.
• Thorough Understanding of Electrical & Mechanical Systems in a Data Center will help you succeed in this role.
• Candidates with strong knowledge and experience in hyperscale data center design and construction, and those with experience in Data Center Development, Industrial Construction, and/or the Telecommunication industry are highly encouraged to apply.
  
  

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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