Senior Electrical Engineer (Data Centre)
Joining Arup
Arup is a global firm of designers, engineers, planners, and consultants with more than 18,000 employees in 90 offices across 39 countries. We are the creative force behind many of the world’s most innovative and sustainable projects. In Asia Pacific, our team of over 6,500 professionals delivers prestigious multi-disciplinary projects spanning the buildings, infrastructure, transport, structural, environmental, and industrial sectors.
At Arup, we value diversity and inclusion, embracing individual differences and open-mindedness across all aspects of our work. Our Bangkok office is currently seeking passionate and talented individuals to join us as a Senior Electrical Engineer, contributing to our legacy of excellence and innovation.
In this role, you will lead the design delivery of advanced Data Centre projects in Thailand. You will join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, where your expertise and leadership will help shape the success of high-impact projects.
Join us at Arup—where your skills and creativity are nurtured, and your contributions make a tangible difference in shaping a more sustainable future.
The Opportunity
This role focuses on providing electrical consulting engineering services to clients in Thailand and the wider Southeast Asia region. You will be a senior member of the MEP team, playing a leadership role in both business development and project delivery for Science, Industry, and Technology (SIT), particularly in the Data Centre sector.
Business Development & Project Inception:
· Support the promotion of Arup’s SIT services in local and regional markets
· Engage with both local and international clients to build a strong project pipeline
· Contribute to the strategic positioning of the SIT business in Thailand and in the region
· Assist in preparing business plans
Technical/Project Management:
· Manage the technical aspects of projects, with a focus on electrical services
· Ensure high-quality project delivery and continuous improvement of team capabilities
Managerial Responsibilities:
· Contribute to the strategic growth of MEP disciplines.
· Lead skill development and procedural enhancements within the team.
Your role - In collaboration with the MEP leadership team:
· Develop leads and secure SIT/Data Centre projects in Thailand
· Lead the delivery of projects across SIT markets in Thailand and the wider SEA region
· Design resilient, sustainable electrical engineering solutions
· Perform and review detailed electrical design calculations at various design stages
· Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, agencies, partners, and contractors
· Support the Thailand Country Leader in strengthening the MEP team capabilities to serve target markets
· Contribute to proposal preparation and support contract negotiations
· Manage project risks through effective planning and project management practices
· Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the expected quality standards
· Develop and implement project monitoring, reporting and quality control systems
· Oversee and coordinate design processes, ensuring alignment with technical standards and best practices
· Conduct technical reviews to ensure high-quality, efficient, and client-focused MEP project delivery
· Collaborate with team leaders across Southeast Asia and the broader Asia Pacific region
· Engage in office-wide, regional, and global Arup initiatives
· Support and actively contribute to the implementation of Arup’s global vision and strategy
Is this role right for you?
· Minimum 15 years of experience in electrical engineering within the built environment, with a focus on science, industry, and data centre sectors
· Proven track record of leading teams in the design and delivery of large-scale, complex projects
· Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) with the Council of Engineers Thailand
· Recognized professional with relevant industry memberships and accreditations
· Strong background in consulting environments with design and project management experience
· In-depth knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
· Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
· Strategic mindset with innovative planning capability
· High professional standards and attention to detail
· Customer-focused with the ability to resolve issues effectively
· Resilient and calm under pressure
· Commercially aware and results-oriented
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Psalm Manuel at psalm.manuel@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
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