Data Centre Electrical System Architect

Location: Singapore
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Contact: Ethan Tan
Reference: 3620
Posted: 28 days ago
We are representing a APAC centric hyperscale data centre operator in seeking an accomplished Data Centre Electrical System Architect to join the Customer Design team and play a critical role in shaping the electrical infrastructure that powers next-generation hyperscale data centres.

This is a highly influential technical role focused on designing, optimizing and scaling critical power infrastructure to deliver exceptional reliability, sustainability and operational efficiency. You will work across complex, high-density AI and cloud computing environments, developing electrical solutions that balance technical performance, scalability, cost efficiency and speed to market.

The successful candidate will bring deep data centre design expertise, strong solutioning capabilities and a proven track record of optimizing electrical systems to achieve demanding project objectives.

The Opportunity:
This role offers the opportunity to operate at the forefront of hyperscale and AI data centre development, where electrical architecture is increasingly critical to supporting unprecedented power densities and rapidly evolving computing requirements.

You will have the opportunity to influence design standards, system architecture, scalability and cost optimization across major data centre developments, while working with both internal teams and external design and delivery partners.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader and innovative problem solver who is comfortable managing concurrent, fast-track projects and taking ownership of complex engineering challenges. You will be expected to bring together technical depth, commercial awareness and collaborative leadership to consistently drive projects toward successful outcomes.


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- You will take ownership of the electrical system architecture from concept through detailed design, including:
  • Develop electrical system architectures and topologies, including detailed schematics from utility grid connection through to rack-level power distribution.
  • Design electrical systems capable of supporting the power requirements and continuous operation of multiple cooling technologies.
  • Lead capacity planning and power management strategies, including power smoothing solutions designed to accommodate the highly dynamic demand characteristics of AI workloads.
  • Drive the right-sizing and selection of electrical equipment, balancing peak demand, modularity, scalability and overall system performance.
  • Develop electrical system configurations and sequences of operation to optimize reliability, efficiency and Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE).
  • Conduct and oversee critical electrical engineering studies, including Single Point of Failure (SPoF), load flow and Arc Flash analyses, utilizing platforms such as ETAP and SKM.
  • Develop and standardize build-to-suit electrical design templates to accelerate design cycles, improve consistency and achieve optimized cost targets.
  • Develop future-ready electrical architectures that can adapt to evolving AI, cloud and high-density workload requirements.
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify challenges, develop innovative solutions and drive projects toward the desired technical and commercial outcomes.
Key Requirements:
- We are seeking a highly experienced electrical engineering professional with significant expertise in large-scale data centre environments.
- 15+ years of data centre detailed design experience, including more than 5 years in a Principal Engineer, MEP Manager or equivalent senior technical leadership position.
- Proven experience delivering electrical designs across multiple regional markets/metropolitan locations.
- Qualified Electrical Professional Engineer with a practicing certificate.
- Extensive experience working with both Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) electrical distribution systems.
- Proven experience delivering hyperscale data centre projects exceeding 50MW per building and 100MW per campus.
- Strong practical experience in electrical engineering studies, including:
  • Load flow
  • Short circuit analysis
  • Arc Flash
  • Neher-McGrath calculations
  • Load calculations
  • Lightning protection
  • Earthing/grounding
  • Electrical system protection
  • Electrical power monitoring systems
- Strong working knowledge of relevant international standards, including IEC 62305, IEC 60076, IEC 60909, IEC 61482, IEC 62040, IEC 62271 and ISO 8528.
- Proficiency in ETAP, SKM and CYME for electrical system studies.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical design and drafting.
- Strong command of English and Mandarin.
- Willingness to travel according to project requirements.


???????If you are excited to find out more, apply now!