Lead Electrical Engineer, Data Center (malaysia)

Lead Electrical Engineer

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

As we are growing and strengthening our Data Center business in the region, we are hiring a Lead Electrical Engineer to be based at our Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) office. This role will focus in providing technical capability in mechanical engineering in Data Center projects; working with the Data Center Lead, focusing on technical aspects and project management.

Main duties:

• Lead Electrical multi-disciplinary/functional team in the region to deliver Data Center and other technically challenging projects.
• Perform engineering tasks on the mechanical services from concept, BOD, 35% to 100% designs (including calculations, computer simulations, specifications etc.) for Electrical infrastructure in Data Center projects.
• Provide technical guidance to project and design engineers and resolve any technical problems faced during design and construction stages.
• Ensure that consistent quality standards and conformance with design plans / specifications are maintained across the project and coordination with other disciplines to ensure consistency across the project.
• Support in preparing proposals and bids when needed.
• Lead project/site meeting with Client, PM and Consultants from other disciplines (internal and external) through all stages of the project.
• Understand and follow plans, procedures, workflows, systems and tools to meet specific project requirements.
• Liaise and coordinate relevant technical issues with other disciplines.
• Build cultivate and build relationships with client generally as a Doer/Seller role.
• Support site supervision and plant commissioning activities when required.

Here's what you'll need

To be a successful candidate, you shall possess:

• Minimum a Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Familiarity with relevant Local Codes and international standards to ensure compliance.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience, with at least 3 years in Data Center Projects.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs. Jacobs complies with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), including the prevailing guidelines on recruitment. All qualified applicants will be considered for the position regardless of age, race, religion, language, nationality, marital status, or family responsibilities.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.