Electrical Director - Data Centre

We are partnering with one of the leading data centre infrastructure companies to find their next engineering leader.

We are seeking a highly technical and commercially astute

Lead Electrical Director

to act as the cornerstone of the global data center design efforts. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end design and implementation of robust electrical solutions—spanning ELV to HV, DC systems, renewables, and ICT—while serving as the primary technical engine for the pre-sales process.

You will translate complex client RFPs into efficient, cost-effective, and constructible solutions. Beyond deep technical expertise, this role demands the breadth to negotiate with end-users and operators, and the leadership to bridge internal teams (Sales, Product, Delivery) to ensure design integrity from bid through to handover. You will also act as the gatekeeper for quality, leading incident responses and translating lessons learned into future product development and team growth.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Preferred:

Master's degree in a related field.

Experience

Minimum

10 years

in engineering, with at least

6 years

specifically in the

Data Center sector

.

Certifications/Licenses

Required:

Chartered Engineer or Licensed Professional Engineer (e.g., CIBSE, PEB Singapore, HKIE).

Highly Desired:

Uptime Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) or TIA Certified Designer.

Technical Skills

Expert proficiency in: Power system architecture, substation design, UPS & battery systems, and onsite power generation.

Deep understanding of ELV, ICT, and telecommunications protocols.

Skilled in control parameter tuning and Sequence of Operations (SoO).

Expert understanding of constructability, testing, commissioning (Cx), and O&M requirements.

Working location : Hong Kong / Singapore