Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centre (Bangkok)
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We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Thai National) with a strong consultancy background to support the design and delivery of mission-critical infrastructure projects, including data centres and telecommunications facilities. This is an exciting opportunity for engineers who are passionate about data centre design and want to work on complex, high-performance, and sustainable infrastructure projects.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on complex data centre projects and contribute to the advancement of innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.
Electrical Engineering & Design This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on complex data centre projects and contribute to the advancement of innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.
- Lead the electrical design of data centre facilities including HV/LV power distribution, UPS systems, standby generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), switchgear, and busbar systems.
- Develop single-line diagrams, load calculations, short-circuit studies, cable schedules, earthing and lightning protection designs, and electrical equipment layouts.
- Specify critical power systems to meet Uptime Institute Tier standards and client reliability requirements.
- Conduct power quality assessments, energy efficiency analyses, and PUE optimisation reviews.
- Produce and review BIM/CAD deliverables ensuring accuracy, coordination and compliance with company design standards.
- Perform design reviews and technical audits of electrical deliverables at all project stages.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant international codes and standards including IEC, NFPA, and local authority requirements.
- Review and approve contractor shop drawings, material submittals and RFIs during construction phase.
- Provide technical support during procurement, construction and commissioning phases.
- Witness and review factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) for critical electrical equipment.
- Support preparation of O&M documentation, as-built drawings and handover packages.
- Coordinate with mechanical, structural and architectural teams to produce fully integrated design packages.
- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level electrical engineers within the team.
- Contribute to technical proposals, feasibility studies and business development activities.
Education & Certification
- Thai citizen.
- Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is a mandatory requirement.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or equivalent professional registration is highly desirable.
- Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) or similar data centre certification is an advantage.
- 8+ years of electrical engineering experience, with a minimum of 5 years in data centre, mission-critical or large-scale commercial M&E projects.
- Candidates must come from a consultancy background — prior experience working within an engineering design or technical consultancy firm is a mandatory requirement.
- Proven track record of leading electrical design packages from concept through to construction and commissioning.
- Proficiency in electrical design and analysis tools: AutoCAD, Revit MEP / BIM, ETAP or SKM PowerTools.
- Strong knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier standards, IEC standards, and data centre power infrastructure concepts (2N, N+1, concurrent maintainability).
- Experience with HV systems (11 kV and above) and critical power infrastructure.
- Must be able to communicate fluently in English (spoken and written) — this is a mandatory requirement for all candidates.
- Strong technical leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced consultancy environment.
- Collaborative team player with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
- Hybrid working arrangement – 2 days in the office, with the remaining 3 days working from home
- Company-provided laptop and accessories
- Medical & Outpatient benefits
- Hospitalization insurance
- Annual leave – starting from 18 days per year
- Performance-based annual bonus (based on KPIs)
- Annual salary increment
- Training and development opportunities to support your career growth