ELV Construction Engineer

ELV Construction Engineer
Our agency is looking for an ELV Construction Engineer on behalf of Global PMC consultancy supporting a hyperscale data center project in Kapar, Malaysia. This position is open to Malaysian citizens only.

The Role
The ELV Construction Engineer will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the installation, testing, and commissioning of Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems on site, ensuring all works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, technical specifications, project schedules, and quality standards. The role will support contractor coordination, site inspections, technical reviews, testing and commissioning activities, and project handover for critical ELV infrastructure within a hyperscale data center environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate ELV construction activities, including installation, inspections, testing, and commissioning.
• Review ELV drawings, shop drawings, technical submittals, equipment schedules, and method statements to ensure compliance with approved designs and project requirements.
• Oversee the installation of ELV systems, including structured cabling, fibre optic infrastructure, CCTV, access control systems (ACS), intrusion detection systems, public address systems, telecom infrastructure, and associated monitoring systems.
• Coordinate ELV works with electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, architectural, and security teams to resolve interface issues and construction clashes.
• Monitor contractor progress, installation quality, manpower allocation, and construction sequencing against project milestones.
• Review equipment and material submissions to ensure compliance with project specifications and approved design standards.
• Manage technical queries, Requests for Information (RFIs), site issues, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective actions.
• Conduct site inspections and coordinate QA/QC activities to verify that installations comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, and applicable standards.
• Support testing and commissioning activities including fibre testing, structured cabling certification, CCTV testing, access control functional testing, integrated security systems testing, and ELV system validation.
• Coordinate with commissioning teams, contractors, and vendors to monitor testing progress, resolve defects, and support integrated systems testing (IST).
• Maintain inspection records, test reports, as-built drawings, operation manuals, and project documentation for handover.
• Identify technical, quality, safety, and schedule risks, escalating issues and coordinating corrective actions with the project team.
• Ensure all ELV installations comply with local regulations, project requirements, and industry standards.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in ELV construction, site engineering, installation, testing, or commissioning within building, industrial, infrastructure, mission-critical, or data center projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of ELV systems including Structured Cabling Systems, Fibre Optic Infrastructure, CCTV Systems, Access Control Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Public Address Systems, Telecommunications Infrastructure, and Security Systems.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, shop drawings, contractor submissions, and material submittals.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders during construction phases.
• Good understanding of ELV testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and handover processes.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, codes, and best practices.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in data center, mission-critical, technology infrastructure, or hyperscale construction projects will be highly advantageous.
• Willingness to work fully site-based in Kapar, Malaysia, including Saturdays as required by the project.
• Please note that this opportunity is open to Malaysian citizens only.

Contract Details

• Location: Kapar, Selangor, Malaysia
• Work Arrangement: Fully site-based, including Saturdays as required by the project
• Contract: 1-year renewable contract
• Salary: Up to RM13,000 per month
• Client: Confidential hyperscale data center project

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.