275kV / 500kV Competent Electrical Engineer (Data Center)

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia seeks an experienced Competent Electrical Engineer (ST) to lead HV/EHV power infrastructure for hyperscale data centers in Malaysia. You will oversee grid interconnection, GIS/AIS substations, switching operations, and testing & commissioning in line with national and utility standards.

Registration with ST and BEM is required, with 6–10 years in HV environments. The role focuses on safety, risk management, and delivering energization for critical transmission assets across

Qualifications

• Registered Competent Electrical Engineer with ST for 275kV/500kV exposure.
• BEM registration as PE/PEPC recognised professional engineer.
• 6–10 years in HV substation or mission-critical interconnections.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise HV/EHV substations, protection schemes, and switching operations.
• Oversee grid interconnection schemes with TNB and regulators.
• Witness FAT/SAT and energisation of critical transmission assets.
• Ensure compliance with Electricity Supply Act 1990 and related regulations.

Skills

HV substation engineering

GIS switchgear

Protection relays

Grid interconnection

HV safety procedures

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Competent Electrical Engineer (CEE) certified by the Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga - ST) up to 275kV / 500kV to lead high-voltage (HV/EHV) power infrastructure deployment for hyperscale data center developments in Malaysia. You will act as the designated competent engineer overseeing grid interconnection, high-voltage substations (GIS/AIS), switching operations, and testing & commissioning in compliance with national statutory requirements and utility standards (TNB Grid Code).

about the job

• Statutory Compliance & Supervision: Serve as the registered Competent Electrical Engineer with Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) for project sites; enforce Electricity Supply Act 1990 and Electricity Regulations 1994 compliance.
• High-Voltage Operations: Lead and supervise switching, isolation, and safety procedures on 132kV/275kV/500kV substations, power transformers, and switchgear.
• Grid Interconnection: Liaise directly with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and authorities on scheme approvals, energization schedules, and grid code compliance.
• Testing & Commissioning (T&C): Witness and endorse factory acceptance (FAT), site acceptance (SAT), protection relay coordination, and final energization for critical transmission-level assets.
• Risk & Safety Management: Review Method Statements, Risk Assessments (HIRARC), and issue Permit-to-Work (PTW) for high-voltage and live-line interventions.

skills/requirements

• Registration & Certification: Valid Competent Electrical Engineer (JEK) certificate issued by the Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga), certified for 275kV (500kV qualification or exposure is an advantage).
• Professional Standing: Registered Graduate or Professional Engineer (PE / PEPC) with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
• Experience: Minimum 6–10 years of experience in high-voltage substation engineering, transmission systems, or mission-critical/data center utility interconnections.
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), transformer bays, protection relays, and TNB transmission interconnection protocols.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree