Electrical Engineer

Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and deliver HV, MV, and LV electrical infrastructure projects. You will liaise with stakeholders to ensure delivery within scope, budget, quality and safety requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, BEM registration, and at least 3 years in port or infrastructure projects, with strong planning, contracting and risk management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEM).
• Registered Graduate Engineer with BEM; P.Eng. is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years in engineering/construction/port sector with HV/MV/LV projects.
• Knowledge of HV/MV/LV systems, planning, design, testing and commissioning.
• Strong project management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder coordination.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, VO/EOT/claims.
• Proficient in MS Project, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Understanding of Malaysian electrical regulations and regulatory approvals.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, execute, monitor, and deliver HV/MV/LV electrical projects within scope, budget, schedule, quality and safety requirements.
• Prepare execution plans, schedules, cost estimates, BOQ, technical specs, tender documents, and procurement strategies.
• Administer engineering contracts, including reviewing claims, VO, EOT, progress certs, and close-out.
• Monitor budgets, cash flow, expenditures, and variances; propose corrective actions.
• Review designs, drawings, specs, and ensure compliance with QA/QC, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, suppliers, regulators and internal stakeholders for timely approvals and minimal port disruption.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adequate manpower, machines, and materials.
• Conduct site inspections, verify progress, and achieve milestones.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and non-conformances; implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate meetings, testing, commissioning, handover, and issue resolution.
• Prepare progress reports on schedule, cost, risks, and key issues for management.
• Ensure compliance with IS/IT policies and complete documentation.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Negotiation

Quality assurance

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered Graduate Engineer with BEM (P.Eng. an asset)

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

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Responsible for supporting Project Manager/ Head of Section for the planning, execution, and completion of engineering projects by providing technical expertise (HV & LV electrical system), coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring that project deliverables are achieved within scope, budget, quality, and safety requirements

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To plan, coordinate, execute, monitor, and successfully deliver HV, MV, and LV electrical infrastructure projects in accordance with the approved scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
• To prepare project execution plans, project schedules, cost estimates, Bills of Quantities (BQ), technical specifications, tender documents, and procurement strategies for HV, MV, and LV electrical projects.
• To administer engineering contracts, including reviewing and verifying consultants', contractors', and vendors' claims, variation orders (VO), Extension of Time (EOT) applications, progress certifications, and project close-out documentation.
• To monitor project budgets, cash flow, expenditure, and cost performance against approved forecasts, identify variances, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• To review engineering designs, drawings, technical specifications, and contractor submissions, and ensure all HV, MV, and LV electrical works comply with approved designs, contractual requirements, QA/QC standards, statutory requirements, and engineering best practices.
• To coordinate and manage consultants, contractors, suppliers, regulatory authorities, operations, and other internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication, timely approvals, and successful project implementation with minimal disruption to port operations.
• To monitor contractor performance and ensure adequate manpower, machinery, materials, and resources are available to achieve project objectives.
• To conduct site inspections, monitor construction progress, verify work completion, and ensure project milestones for HV, MV, and LV electrical projects are achieved within the approved schedule.
• To identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate project risks, technical issues, and non-conformances, and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• To coordinate project meetings, technical discussions, testing and commissioning, inspections, energisation activities, handover, and resolution of project-related issues.
• To prepare, analyse, and present project progress reports, including schedule performance, cost performance, cash flow, project risks, and key project issues to management.
• To ensure all HV, MV, and LV electrical projects comply with applicable legislation, statutory requirements, engineering standards, contractual obligations, PTP requirements, and relevant regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• To promote and enforce compliance with safety, health, environmental, and quality requirements by consultants, contractors, and all project stakeholders throughout project execution.
• To maintain complete and accurate project documentation, including inspection records, testing and commissioning reports, as-built drawings, project correspondence, and project handover documentation.
• To perform any other duties as directed by the superior from time to time.
• To ensure compliance with the organization's Information Security (IS) and IT policies to safeguard information assets, systems, and intellectual property.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline recognized by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
• Registered Graduate Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in engineering, construction, infrastructure development, or the port industry, with exposure to electrical network (HV, MV, and/or LV) projects, construction management, project management, and engineering design coordination.
• Good knowledge of HV, MV, and LV electrical network systems, including planning, design, construction, testing and commissioning, and project implementation.
• Good knowledge of project management principles and practices, with the ability to identify project risks, anticipate potential issues, and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Good understanding of construction methodologies, engineering practices, and project execution techniques to support effective planning, scheduling, and delivery of engineering projects.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, contract administration, and contractual dispute resolution, including the evaluation of Variation Orders (VO), Extension of Time (EOT), and contractual claims.
• Proficient in project planning and scheduling using Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software.
• Knowledge of engineering procurement processes, tender documentation, Bills of Quantities (BQ), cost estimation, budgeting, and project cost control.
• Awareness of current construction market conditions, pricing trends, and cost drivers affecting engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian electrical regulations, engineering standards, statutory requirements, and regulatory approval processes related to HV, MV, and LV electrical infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, and other engineering or project management software, with strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.