Site Engineer

Firmus Technologies

Firmus Technologies is a global leader pioneering the development and operation of efficient AI infrastructure across Asia Pacific.

Founded in Australia in 2019, our mission is to create the most efficient AI infrastructure by combining cutting-edge technology with a steadfast commitment to sustainability. 

At Firmus, we are unique in our approach. We design, build, and operate a new class of digital infrastructure – the AI Factory. Through our model-to-grid technology approach, we have pushed the boundaries of multi-generational liquid cooling systems, energy management, AI software orchestration, and construction. For our customers, this approach allows us to make every watt count and deliver low-cost AI tokens globally.

Firmus AI Cloud

Our large-scale GPU cloud platform, Firmus AI Cloud, is purpose-built to deliver energy-efficient AI compute at scale to customers.

It empowers developers, enterprises, educational institutions, and government users to train and deploy AI models with unmatched efficiency and cost savings. With an ever-growing suite of services and applications, we are committed to delivering a cloud experience that is market-leading, proprietary, and built to scale.

Why Firmus?

As an NVIDIA Cloud and Engineering partner in Asia Pacific, you will gain skills, experience, and exposure across the AI industry and be part of shaping what this industry looks like for decades to come.

We are founder-led, not a big corporate. Decisions happen fast, our leaders are accessible, and there's minimum bureaucracy between you and the work. Ownership comes early. Whatever your role, you will have a direct line to outcomes, helping shape how the business grows as we scale nationally across a long-term, large-scale roadmap. 

Work alongside founders and experts in AI infrastructure, energy systems and next-generation compute.

What we build here has impact beyond the business. Our AI Factories are designed to operate as assets to the energy grid to actively strengthen the communities and regions they operate in rather than drawing from them.

Considering applying? You don't need a perfect background to join our team. If you're driven and curious, there's a path for you. We back our people to grow into new domains and take on challenges beyond their previous experience.

Role Summary

The Site Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day planning, coordination, and execution of construction activities for data center fit-out and network infrastructure deployment projects. This role is site-based and serves as the primary interface between the Project Manager, Project Engineer, Engineering Team, Site Supervisors, and Subcontractors.

The Site Engineer is responsible for ensuring construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved designs, project schedules, quality requirements, and site procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Planning & Coordination

• Develop daily work plans and weekly look-ahead schedules aligned with the project master schedule.
• Plan and coordinate site activities across manpower, materials, methods, and machinery (4M).
• Manage construction sequencing and work-front readiness.
• Coordinate site access, work permits, and logistical requirements.
  

Site Execution

• Supervise and coordinate site supervisors, subcontractors, and installation teams.
• Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and quality requirements.
• Monitor installation progress, productivity, and resource utilization.
• Resolve site execution issues and coordinate technical clarifications with engineering teams.
  

Schedule & Progress Management

• Track daily and weekly progress against project milestones.
• Identify potential delays and implement recovery actions.
• Prepare daily reports, weekly progress reports, and look-ahead schedules.
• Support project schedule updates and forecasting activities.
  

Quality & Safety

• Ensure compliance with project quality standards and inspection requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and turnover activities.
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with site safety requirements.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions when required.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Design Engineers, Network Engineers, and HPC Engineers.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities and site interfaces.
• Participate in site meetings, planning sessions, and coordination workshops.

Skills & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in construction, data center, telecommunications, network infrastructure, MEP, or critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple concurrent work fronts.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with MS Project, Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar project management tools.

Desirable Experience

• Data center fit-out projects.
• Structured cabling and fibre optic deployments.
• Network infrastructure installations.
• Critical facility construction and commissioning.
• Fast-track construction environments.
• Oil & Gas Project/construction industry

Location & Reporting

• Location: Batam, Indonesia
• Reports to: Senior Manager, Construction & Deployment

Employment Basis

Permanent full-time

Diversity

At Firmus, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future through innovative engineering solutions.

Join us in our mission to revolutionise the AI industry through sustainable practices and cutting-edge engineering. Apply now to be part of shaping the future of sustainable AI infrastructure.