Market Development Engineering Lead (APAC data centers)
EdgeConneX
| Company | EdgeConneX |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Singapore |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are bringing flexibility, proximity, power, and connectivity to some of the world’s key businesses. With major offices in Herndon, Denver, and Amsterdam, we have a global footprint and a unified team of employees committed to providing a premier customer experience and delivering the full spectrum of data center solutions, from core to edge, like no other data center provider can do.
Focused on driving innovation and helping our customers define and deliver their own unique vision for the Edge, at any scale, in any market worldwide, for any requirement, we are building tomorrow’s data center infrastructure, today for some of the world’s most demanding Network, Content, and Cloud customers. Job Description
The Market Development Engineering Lead is responsible for supporting the early-stage development of data center projects by delivering comprehensive technical due diligence, site feasibility assessments, and concept engineering solutions. This role focuses on evaluating new market opportunities from an engineering perspective, including power and utility availability, site constraints, constructability, and infrastructure readiness. It plays a critical role in bridging site acquisition and detailed design. Defining initial engineering strategies, identifying risks, and recommending practical mitigation measures.
The role involves close coordination with multi-disciplinary teams — including real estate, electrical, mechanical, civil, and project delivery — as well as external stakeholders such as utilities, consultants, and authorities, to ensure all selected sites are development-ready and compliant with local regulatory requirements. This position must be based in Singapore with 30-40% regional APAC travel, and occasional travel across the globe.
Role and Responsibilities
Site Identification & Technical Due Diligence
Lead technical evaluation of potential data center sites across APAC, including site visits and feasibility assessments.
Assess land suitability, accessibility, infrastructure availability, and development constraints.
Identify key risks related to environmental conditions, permitting, zoning, and constructability.
Review and validate due diligence studies (power, water, geotechnical, environmental).
Provide clear recommendations on site viability and development strategy.
Early-Stage Engineering & Concept Development
Develop test fits, conceptual layouts, and high-level engineering solutions for new developments.
Define initial technical configurations, including capacity planning, scalability, and redundancy strategies.
Support development of preliminary design standards aligned with hyperscale and colocation requirements.
Ensure engineering solutions are optimized for constructability, efficiency, and future expansion.
Power & Utility Engagement
Support and lead engagement with utilities and service providers to assess and secure power capacity.
Evaluate grid connection strategies (HV/MV), timelines, risks, and cost implications.
Assess availability and feasibility of water, cooling solutions, and alternative heat rejection strategies.
Support development of resilient and sustainable infrastructure approaches.
Development Planning & Project Structuring
Prepare high-level development plans outlining key milestones from site acquisition through to