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Resident Engineer, Electrical

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General

The Resident Engineer – Electrical will be stationed on site in Thailand to supervise and ensure the successful execution of electrical works for a mission-critical data centre project.

This role involves overseeing installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with design intent, quality standards, and operational requirements for high-availability facilities.

Supervision

Oversee the installation and quality of electrical systems including but not limited to power, lighting, cabling system, earthing, lightning protection system, ELV, BMS systems.

Ensure all works meet the project’s design intent, performance criteria and critical facility standards.

Manage and conduct the inspections for electrical works, including but not limited to genset, power modules, cabling works, underground works, power, lighting, cabling system, earthing, lightning protection system, ELV, BMS etc.

Resident Engineer (RE) shall compile and organize all relevant inspection documentation in accordance with the following requirements:

Master Site Plan indicating inspection coverage areas

Mark inspection areas and indicate completion status

Inspection areas shall be clearly marked on the relevant site or floor plans

For each area, the current percentage of physical work completion shall be indicated to reflect construction progress at the time of inspection.

This visual representation supports effective tracking of inspection coverage and ensures alignment with construction milestones

Detailed Area or Floor Plans reflecting specific inspection zones or components

Detailed Mark-up of defect locations

Use local or zoomed-in drawings to mark the exact locations of any defects found.

Clearly record each defect point with notes and, where needed, link to photos or inspection comments.

These marked drawings should be included in the inspection records to support follow-up and rectification.

Discipline-specific checklists

To ensure comprehensive and standardized inspection scope

Inspections shall be carried out with emphasis on the key items listed in the specialized checklists, in accordance with relevant technical standards.

All inspection records shall be completed by the respective discipline consultant engineers, ensuring accuracy and alignment with design intent and quality requirements.

Detailed contents of the inspection report – The RE inspection report shall include but be limited to the following:

General information

Inspection scope and location

Summary of observations

Non-conformities and issues identified

Follow-up actions and status

Review of submissions (if applicable) Summary of reviewed ACC submittals related to inspected items

RE remarks and recommendations: Technical comments, risks, or early warnings, any suggestions for design revision or quality improvement

Attachments (Photos, marked-up drawings, checklists, issue forms, relevant correspondence)

Coordination & Interface Management

Liaise between the design consultants, contractors, and client representatives to resolve technical issues.

Attend coordination and progress meetings, providing updates on electrical works status.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Conduct regular inspections to verify workmanship and adherence to specifications.

Ensure compliance with Thai building codes, BOI requirements (if applicable), ASHRAE standards, NFPA codes and other relevant regulations.

Enforce safety standards in line with project EHS requirements.

To perform checks on the materials upon arrival at site.

To conduct inspection and review of mock-ups.

Documentation and Reporting

Maintain detailed records of inspections, testing, commissioning reports and site instructions.

Issue non-conformance reports and follow up on rectification works.

Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for electrical works.

Problem-solving & Technical Support

Provide on-the-spot technical solutions to ensure timely completion of works without compromising quality or operational integrity.

Recommend design or equipment adjustments to improve efficiency, maintainability, and reliability of electrical systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical engineering from an accredited institution.

Licensed/ Registered Engineer in Thailand

Minimum 8 to 10 years’ experience in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years in a site-based or resident engineer role.

Prior experience in data centres, hospitals, clean rooms, or other mission-critical facilities is highly desirable.

Strong knowledge of electrical systems for high-availability operations, redundancy principles, and energy efficiency.

Proficiency in engineering software (AutoCAD, Revit MEP, BIM tools) and Microsoft Office.

Strong communication skills in English and Thai or English and Chinese.

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you\'re ready to grow with one of the fastest-moving companies in the data center industry, apply now and be part of our global journey.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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