Senior EPMS Engineer

Job Description:

Senior EPMS Engineer (Data Centre Design & Consultancy)

Position Summary

The Senior EPMS Engineer is responsible for the design, engineering, implementation support, and commissioning coordination of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) for mission-critical Data Centre projects. The role involves developing EPMS architecture, integrating electrical infrastructure with monitoring platforms, coordinating with clients, consultants, vendors, and contractors, and ensuring compliance with Data Centre standards and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop EPMS design philosophy and system architecture for Data Centre facilities.
• Prepare EPMS design documents including:
• Basis of Design (BoD)
• Technical specifications
• Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
• Network architecture diagrams
• IO schedules
• Control narratives
• Define monitoring points and alarm matrix for critical electrical equipment.
• Select and specify suitable power meters, communication gateways, servers, and network infrastructure.
• Review vendor submissions, shop drawings, and technical compliance documents.
• Design and integrate EPMS for:
• Utility systems
• HV/LV switchgear
• Transformers
• Diesel generators
• UPS systems
• STS systems
• PDUs and RPPs
• Busway monitoring systems
• Energy metering systems
• Ensure seamless integration between EPMS, BMS, SCADA, DCIM, and third-party monitoring systems.
• Develop communication strategies using Modbus TCP/IP, BACnet, SNMP, OPC, and IEC protocols.

Consultancy & Design Review

• Participate in concept, schematic, detailed design, and IFC stages.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical recommendations to clients and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with:
• Uptime Institute requirements
• TIA-942
• IEC Standards
• IEEE Standards
• Local electrical regulations
• Support design risk assessments and technical due diligence activities.

Project Execution Support

• Coordinate with system integrators, contractors, vendors, and commissioning teams.
• Review method statements, commissioning procedures, and test plans.
• Monitor project progress and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and client workshops.

Testing & Commissioning

• Review FAT and SAT procedures.
• Witness factory and site acceptance tests.
• Validate:
• Meter communication
• Alarm functionality
• Trend logging
• Reporting functions
• Redundancy testing
• Support Integrated System Testing (IST) and witness commissioning activities.

Power Quality & Energy Analytics

• Analyze electrical load profiles and energy consumption data.
• Review power quality parameters including:
• Voltage fluctuations
• Harmonics
• Power factor
• Load balancing
• Recommend solutions to improve energy efficiency and operational reliability.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare engineering reports and technical submissions.
• Develop EPMS point schedules and alarm matrices.
• Maintain as-built documentation.
• Produce commissioning and handover documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Approximately 10 years of experience in Electrical Engineering and Building Services.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Data Centre Design Consultancy projects.
• Experience in mission-critical facility design and engineering.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and monitoring technologies.
• CDCP, CDCS, ATD, Schneider PME Certification will be added advantage

Preferred Experience

• Data Centre Design Consultancy projects.
• Hyperscale or Colocation Data Centre projects.
• Greenfield and Brownfield Data Centre developments.
• Multi-site EPMS implementations.
• Integration with BMS and DCIM platforms.

Role Purpose Statement

Lead the design, engineering, review, and implementation support of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) for mission-critical Data Centre facilities, ensuring reliable monitoring of electrical infrastructure, compliance with international standards, seamless integration with building management systems, and successful project delivery from concept design through commissioning and handover.