Design Manager

Bell Ward Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Ward in Malaysia is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design and engineering function for Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar PV projects, focusing on rooftop and ground-mounted systems.

You will manage a team of designers and drafters, oversee technical design from inception through completion, ensure designs meet codes and project requirements, and drive process improvements to raise capability and departmental efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy or related field.
• 8+ years of solar PV design/engineering experience, particularly C&I projects.
• Proven experience in a design/engineering leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, electrical engineering and industry standards.
• Experience with rooftop and/or ground-mounted solar projects.
• SEDA GCPV/OGPV or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Site, testing & commissioning and SCADA experience is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering for C&I rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV projects.
• Manage and develop a team of designers and drafters.
• Oversee technical design from project inception through completion.
• Ensure designs meet relevant codes, standards and project requirements.
• Drive process improvements, technical capability and departmental efficiency.
• Collaborate with project, commercial and other internal teams.
• Support technical problem-solving, cost optimisation and project performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

PVcase

RatedPower

MS Office / Google Workspace

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a solar energy company, is looking for a Design Manager to lead the design and engineering function for Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar PV projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering for C&I rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV projects.


• Manage and develop a team of designers and drafters.


• Oversee technical design from project inception through completion.


• Ensure designs meet relevant codes, standards and project requirements.


• Drive process improvements, technical capability and departmental efficiency.


• Collaborate with project, commercial and other internal teams.


• Support technical problem-solving, cost optimisation and project performance.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy or related field.


• 8+ years of solar PV design/engineering experience, particularly C&I projects.


• Proven experience in a design/engineering leadership role.


• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, electrical engineering and industry standards.


• Experience with rooftop and/or ground-mounted solar projects.


• SEDA GCPV/OGPV or equivalent certification is preferred.


• Site, testing & commissioning and SCADA experience is an advantage.


• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Software

• AutoCAD


• PVsyst


• PVcase


• RatedPower


• MS Office / Google Workspace