Design & Development Engineer (IF)

Solarvest; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A solar energy company in Malaysia is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design systems for solar PV farms. Responsibilities include planning and overseeing electrical designs, conducting tests, and coordinating with internal teams and external partners. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and have at least one year of relevant experience, fluent in English and Malay.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in electrical secondary system and high voltage design.
• Valid car driving licence is required.
• Proficient in English and Malay (both spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Design lightning protection system for solar PV farms.
• Create network schematic diagrams and oversee Proof of Concept.
• Conduct testing on communication and control systems.

Skills

Electrical power design

BESS systems

Project communication

Knowledge of MS and IEC standards

Testing of electrical systems

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design lightning protection system for solar PV farm and/or associated buildings
• Design network schematic diagram and oversees Proof of Concept where necessary
• Design secondary circuit including protection relays, metering, auxiliary power, indication & control
• Design layouts, SLDs, and termination drawings for commercial, industrial, and utility projects involving solar PV, Battery Energy Storage System, EV Charger as well as their related auxiliaries
• Perform testing on m2m communication via various open protocols
• Perform testing of control and indication via electrical signals
• Support internal team on design of medium & high voltage system
• Support internal team on high fault level issue
• Support internal team on relay protection coordination
• Support internal team on power quality issues before and after PV installation
• Support internal team on configuration of communication devices either remotely or on-site
• Support internal team on TNB SCADA requirement, including liaising with utility provider
• Support internal team on Interconnection Facility requirement, including liaising with utility provider and authorities, drawing reviews, testing & commissioning, and site work if necessary
• Communicate internally with project team and externally with suppliers/contractors/consultants to facilitate design requirement
• Be familiarised with MS and IEC standards as basis of design principle
• Plan, develop, and execute idea, engineering solution, or other value-added items in line with company road map

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• One year experience in BESS, electrical secondary system and HV 132kV-275kV electrical power design
• Has valid car driving licence
• Good command of speaking and writing in English and Malay