Business Consulting - Energy - Senior Consultant

EY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead transformation engagements in the Power & Utilities sector. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, along with experience in the Malaysian energy market. Responsibilities include driving digital transformation initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams on sustainability strategies. This role offers benefits such as EPF, SOCSO, and annual leaves.

Benefits

EPF

SOCSO

Annual Leaves

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Power & Utilities sector, with strong familiarity of Malaysia’s utilities market dynamics.
• Experience working with Malaysian energy market operators, water utilities, or government agencies.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks or structured approaches to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to transformation engagements across Malaysia’s power and water utilities sectors.
• Collaborate with teams on renewable energy integration and regulatory reform.
• Drive project execution through market analysis and preparing deliverables.

Skills

Experience in Power & Utilities sector

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Understanding of energy transition strategies

Education

Degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Business Consulting - Energy - Senior Consultant

• Proven experience in the Power & Utilities sector, ideally within consulting or relevant industry experience, with strong familiarity of Malaysia’s utilities market dynamics, policies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Deep understanding of sector trends including energy transition strategies, renewable energy adoption, DER integration, decarbonisation efforts, and digital enablement in utilities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver business and technology transformation initiatives, design operating models, and solve complex business challenges in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with a variety of stakeholders including government agencies, utilities, regulators, and private sector players.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Experience working with Malaysian energy market operators, water utilities, regulatory bodies, or government agencies driving energy and sustainability initiatives.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Design Thinking, enterprise architecture frameworks, or other structured approaches to problem solving and innovation.
• A proactive mindset and a passion for contributing to Malaysia’s energy transition and sustainability journey.

Requirement

Skills and attributes for success

• Proven experience in the Power & Utilities sector, ideally within consulting or relevant industry experience, with strong familiarity of Malaysia’s utilities market dynamics, policies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Deep understanding of sector trends including energy transition strategies, renewable energy adoption, DER integration, decarbonisation efforts, and digital enablement in utilities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver business and technology transformation initiatives, design operating models, and solve complex business challenges in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with a variety of stakeholders including government agencies, utilities, regulators, and private sector players.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Experience working with Malaysian energy market operators, water utilities, regulatory bodies, or government agencies driving energy and sustainability initiatives.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Design Thinking, enterprise architecture frameworks, or other structured approaches to problem solving and innovation.
• A proactive mindset and a passion for contributing to Malaysia’s energy transition and sustainability journey.

Responsibility

• Lead and contribute to transformation engagements across Malaysia’s power and water utilities sectors, including digital transformation, operating model redesign, regulatory reform aligned with Malaysia’s sustainable energy goals, and enhanced customer experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle strategic challenges such as renewable energy integration, energy market reforms, distributed energy resources (DER), grid modernization, and sustainability initiatives.
• Drive project execution through market and stakeholder analysis, facilitating workshops and interviews, supporting effective change management activities, and preparing high-impact deliverables (reports, presentations, business cases) for senior leaders.
• Support the growth and capability building of the team by mentoring junior consultants and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the practice.
• Work on a balanced portfolio of local Malaysian projects as well as international engagements, gaining exposure to best practices across diverse markets.

Benefits

• EPF
• SOCSO
• Annual Leaves