ECRL Rail Electical/Signalling/Telecommunication Senior Engineer

GUANGDONG INTERCITY O&M (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Gombak; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Guangdong Intercity O&M Sdn Bhd is the O&M provider for the West Section of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) in Malaysia. We seek a Senior Engineer to oversee electrical, signalling, telecommunications, and power systems, ensuring reliability ahead of the 2027 launch.

The role requires a degree in a construction-related field, 5+ years in major infra projects, and strong communication in English and Malay; Mandarin is a plus for client interactions.

Qualifications

• Malaysian citizen with valid MyKad.
• Bachelor's degree or above in CIDB-recognized construction-related discipline (Electrical, Telecom, Signalling).
• 5+ years of relevant construction experience; experience with MNCs on major infra projects preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in English and Malay; Mandarin preferred for client communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical management and cross-system coordination for maintenance of telecom, signalling, traction power, and power systems.
• Organize preventive, corrective maintenance, testing, and restoration verification.
• Review maintenance procedures, drawings, method statements, inspection/test plans, isolation/energization, risk controls, and change documents.
• Supervise on-site quality, safety, progress, and technical compliance with contracts and standards.
• Lead major failure analyses and root-cause investigations; develop corrective actions and drive to close-out.
• Coordinate with client, operator, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers and suppliers across the systems.
• Perform other technical and management duties related to maintenance of the western ECRL section as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

English Malay proficiency

Mandarin a plus

Cross-system coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in construction-related discipline

Job description

ECRL Rail Electical/Signalling/Telecommunication Senior Engineer

GUANGDONG INTERCITY O&M (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. View all jobs

Guangdong Intercity O&M Sdn Bhd is the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) provider for the West Section of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) — Malaysia's flagship 665 km rail infrastructure connecting Port Klang to Kelantan. As ECRL moves toward its 2027 operational launch, our team plays a critical role in ensuring the operational readiness of this nation-building project.

We offer long-term career stability in a technically advanced sector, a professional and inclusive team culture, and the opportunity to maintain the critical backbone of Malaysia's rail network.

Key Responsibilities Requirements

• 1. Lead the technical management and cross-system coordination for the maintenance of the telecommunications, signalling, traction power supply and power supply systems on the western section of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).


• 2. Organize preventive maintenance, condition-based maintenance, corrective maintenance, emergency repairs, defect rectification, testing and restoration verification for the telecommunications, signalling, traction power supply and power supply systems.


• 3. Review maintenance procedures, technical drawings, method statements, inspection and test plans, isolation/de-energization and energization plans, risk-control measures, and technical change documents.


• 4. Supervise on-site quality, safety, progress and technical compliance, ensuring that maintenance activities comply with contracts, approved documents, equipment manufacturers' requirements, CIDB requirements, and applicable Malaysian laws and standards.


• 5. Lead major failure analysis and root-cause investigations; develop technical solutions, interim control measures and long-term corrective actions; and drive them through to close-out.


• 6. Coordinate with the client, operator, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers and suppliers to resolve technical and interface issues across the telecommunications, signalling, traction power supply and power supply systems.


• 7. Perform other technical and management duties relating to maintenance of the telecommunications, signalling, traction power supply and power supply systems on the western section of the ECRL, as assigned by the Company.

Requirements

• 1. Malaysian citizen holding a valid MyKad.


• 2. Bachelor's degree or above in a construction-related discipline. The degree must be recognized by the Malaysian Government or CIDB. Acceptable disciplines are as follows:


• A. Power supply: Electrical Engineering (Kejuruteraan Elektrik), Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Kejuruteraan Elektrik & Elektronik), or Electrical Power Engineering.


• B. Telecommunications: Telecommunications Engineering (Kejuruteraan Telekomunikasi), Electronic and Communication Engineering, Electrical & Telecommunication Engineering, or Engineering (Communication).


• C. Signalling: Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Kejuruteraan Elektrik & Elektronik), or Electronic and Communication Engineering.


• 3. More than five years of relevant experience in the construction industry. Experience with a multinational company (MNC) on major infrastructure, railway or rail-transit projects in Malaysia is preferred.


• 4. Good communication, coordination and teamwork skills.


• 5. Able to work in English and Malay; proficiency in Mandarin is preferred to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.