Our client, a world leading data centre developer, is looking for an Electrical Design lead based in Hong Kong.
They have a strong construction pipeline for their data centers in Hong Kong as they do globally.
They have a really good work culture including flat hierarchy and open communication, plus attractive salary packages, meaning a low attrition rate.
For this role you will lead all electrical aspects of their data center projects, ensuring efficient, reliable, and sustainable electrical systems.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Electrical Engineering Activities: Oversee the entire electrical design process, ensuring adherence to company procedures and industry standards.
- Design and Planning: Prepare the Basis of Design, Master Plan, Concept, and Schematic designs for data centers.
- Detail Engineering: Develop detailed engineering plans, including load lists, load balancing, single-line diagrams (SLD), power distribution, and equipment layouts.
- Calculations and Analysis: Perform design calculations for sizing major electrical equipment, load flow, short-circuit, harmonic studies, and arc flash studies.
- Lightning Protection: Conduct lightning protection calculations.
- Manage the design consultants, reviewing their drawings.
- Cost Estimation and Procurement: Estimate costs for electrical packages and manage procurement activities, including reviewing vendor drawings and technical offers.
- Client Interaction: Participate in client discussions, address feedback, and maintain long-term client relationships.
- Project Coordination: Coordinate with other disciplines and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
- Site Visits and Troubleshooting: Visit sites for residual engineering and resolve technical queries.
- Training and Development: Train and mentor junior engineers and designers.
- Main focus design but may occasionally involve some site due diligence work and supporting the leasing and sales teams.
Skills:
- Education: A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience1.
- Experience: At least 10 years of experience in data center design and construction or critical infrastructure
- Knowledge of Electrical Codes and Standards: Familiarity with IS/IEC standards and other relevant electrical codes.
- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in electrical design software and tools, such as ETAP.
- Project Management: Strong project management skills to ensure timely completion of designs and adherence to budgets.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills for effective coordination with clients and team members.
- Strong in English and Cantonese
This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of data center electrical systems
