ELV Engineer (Data Center)

About the Role

Responsible for full-cycle ELV technical management of data center projects in Southeast Asia, from design, procurement, construction, and commissioning to handover, ensuring BMS/DCIM, fire alarm, security, access control, CCTV, structured cabling, network, and environmental monitoring systems are delivered on time, with quality, in compliance, and in line with Tier III/IV, redundancy, maintainability, and cybersecurity requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Design Management and Technical Review

·        Participate in concept, preliminary, and construction drawing reviews for data center ELV systems, including BMS/DCIM, EMS, fire alarm and interlock, gas suppression, VESDA, CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, perimeter protection, intercom, public address, structured cabling, network, clock, leakage detection, environmental monitoring, battery monitoring, intelligent lighting, and energy metering. Review system architecture, point lists, interface protocols (BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, OPC, KNX, LonWorks, MQTT, etc.), IP planning, VLAN, redundancy, and cybersecurity schemes.

Construction Technical Management

·        Review contractor shop drawings, material and equipment submittals, RFIs, and technical clarifications. Supervise site installation quality, including cable trays, conduits, cable laying, termination, labeling, cabinets, equipment installation, grounding, concealed work acceptance, copper/fiber link testing, point-to-point checks, insulation, and loop checks.

·        Coordinate interfaces with civil, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection disciplines.

Testing and Commissioning Support

·        Participate in ELV single-equipment tests, system integration, and integrated performance tests, including BMS/DCIM point-to-point verification, fire alarm interlocks, gas suppression interlocks, CCTV and access control tests, leakage detection, structured cabling certification, network connectivity and redundancy switching, and SCADA/DCIM integration. Review commissioning plans, scripts, and reports; support IST, Level 4/5 commissioning, and handover.

Vendor and Contractor Management

·        Participate in technical bid evaluation, equipment FAT/SAT, installation guidance, and coordination of schedule, quality, and safety. Resolve site technical issues and drive contractors to close out rectifications on time.

Compliance and Standards

·        Ensure ELV works comply with TIA-942, TIA-568, TIA-606, TIA-607, ISO/IEC 11801, BICSI, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, IEC, EN, and local codes in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Support government approvals, fire inspections, completion filing, and liaison with local authorities.

Cost and Schedule Support

·        Review technical aspects of quantities, variations, and claims. Provide ELV engineering support for procurement, scheduling, and cost control.

Completion and Handover

·        Assist in compiling as-built drawings, O&M manuals, spare parts lists, training materials, and warranty documents.

·        Support final acceptance and project handover.

HSE and Cross-Cultural Collaboration

·        Comply with project HSE requirements and participate in safety inspections. Communicate effectively with multinational teams, clients, consultants, general contractors, and subcontractors.

Job Requirements

·        Bachelor’s degree or above in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Communication Engineering, Computer Science, or ELV/intelligent building related disciplines.

·        5+ years of ELV/weak current/intelligent building engineering experience, with at least 3 years in data center or mission-critical facilities (e.g., semiconductor fab, hospital, laboratory, large-scale computer room).

·        Familiarity with data center ELV subsystem architecture, integration interfaces, redundancy design, Tier III/IV standards, and network/cybersecurity fundamentals.

·        Basic English reading and writing skills; able to read English technical specifications, drawings, and documents.

·        Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, MS Project, and Office.

·        Willing to be based on-site long-term or travel frequently across Southeast Asia. Strong stress tolerance and cross-cultural communication skills.