Resident Engineer (Electrical) - Data Center

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Asia, my

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.  Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

• Act as the primary on-site electrical engineering representative for the project.
• Review design drawings, shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements for electrical systems.
• Coordinate closely with consultants, contractors, vendors, and client teams to drive progress and resolve technical issues.
• Monitor installation works including LV/MV systems, switchgear, UPS, generators, power distribution units (PDUs), busways, grounding, lighting, and ELV systems.
• Ensure all electrical works comply with local authority requirements (Suruhanjaya Tenaga, MS standards) and international standards (IEEE, IEC, NFPA, Uptime Institute).
• Conduct regular inspections to verify workmanship, materials, and installation methods.
• Review and close out NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports).
• Oversee testing and commissioning activities for electrical systems, including functional testing, load bank testing, and integrated systems testing (IST).
• Review commissioning documentation, procedures, and schedules.
• Support the final handover process, including verification of O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and training for operations teams.
• Identify potential electrical risks, design issues, and site conflicts early and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor adherence to site safety standards, especially for high-voltage and live electrical environments.
• Prepare accurate daily/weekly progress reports, site memos, and technical assessments.
• Track design changes, site instructions, and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10 years of electrical engineering experience, with project experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or semiconductor plants.
• Strong understanding of HV/MV/LV distribution, UPS systems, diesel generators, grounding, earthing, fault protection, and electrical redundancy concepts (N, N+1, 2N).

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