Data Center Solution Architect

Kuala Lumpur Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking a Data Center Facility Solution Architect to lead the technical design, solution development, and bid support activities for complex data center projects. This role requires expertise in data center infrastructure systems, industry standards, and customer engagement to deliver scalable and reliable facility solutions.
  • Lead the design of mission-critical, large-scale data center projects
  • Drive end-to-end solutions with strong technical ownership

About Our Client

Our client is a leading technology solutions provider specializing in data center infrastructure, integration, and turnkey project delivery. With a strong presence in mission-critical facilities, the company partners with enterprise customers to deliver innovative, reliable, and efficient data center solutions.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary technical lead throughout pre-sales, bidding, proposal development, and project implementation phases.
  • Engage with customers to understand business and technical requirements, provide industry insights, and recommend suitable data center solutions.
  • Deliver technical presentations, solution demonstrations, and project discussions with stakeholders and customers.
  • Develop end-to-end datacenter facility designs covering:
    • Electrical systems
    • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
    • Fire protection systems
    • Civil and structural works
  • Perform load calculations, system sizing, technology selection, budgeting, and preparation of technical drawings.
  • Collaborate with subcontractors to define scopes of work and review shop drawings.
  • Conduct technical risk assessments, project costing, and manpower planning analysis.
  • Ensure solutions comply with industry best practices and standards, including TIA-942, BICSI, IEC 61439, IEEE 493, and BS 7671.
  • Evaluate and recommend critical infrastructure equipment such as generators, transformers, switchgear, ATS, STS, UPS systems, batteries, PDUs, busways, and power cabling.
  • Support system integration testing, commissioning activities, and certification requirements.



The Successful Applicant

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in data center integration, facility design, or turnkey project solutions.
  • Strong understanding of data center design principles, bidding processes, project management methodologies, and integration testing.
  • Proven experience supporting large-scale data center projects exceeding 1MW capacity is highly advantageous.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Project, and other relevant engineering design tools.
  • Familiarity with data center certification processes, including Tier Certification of Constructed Facility.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of performing in a fast-paced environment.



Preferred Certifications

  • Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) - Uptime Institute
  • Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) - EXIN EPI



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale and mission-critical data center projects.
  • Exposure to advanced technologies and industry-leading infrastructure solutions.
  • Regional stakeholder engagement and customer-facing responsibilities.
  • Strong career development and professional growth opportunities.
  • Collaborative and high-performing engineering environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
Contact
Jie Ning Chu
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7082628
Phone number
+60323024028

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Engineering Design, R&D and NPI
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jie Ning Chu
Consultant contact
+60323024028
Job Reference
JN-082026-7082628

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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