Electrical Engineering Intern (Site-Based)

Solarvest Holdings Bhd; Sungai Petani; On-site; MYR 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Solarvest Holdings Bhd is seeking a Bachelor’s student in Electrical Engineering to assist in HV/MV design review, protection schemes, earthing, and cable schedules on live projects in Malaysia. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to TNB processes, site inspections, and coordination with engineers.

You will develop AutoCAD drawings, perform basic cable sizing calculations, prepare test checklists, and help compile handover documents while adhering to safety and permit-to-work procedures.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or major of Electrical study.
• Good understanding of power systems fundamentals (HV/MV networks, protection, earthing).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD knowledge is an advantage.
• Good communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Proactive, disciplined, and willing to learn in a site environment.
• Must have own transport and be willing to be locate at project sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing HV/MV design documents, including single-line diagrams, protection schemes, earthing designs, and cable schedules.
• Review/Perform basic calculations such as cable sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit levels, and earthing checks.
• Prepare and update AutoCAD drawings and as-built records.
• Support preparation and tracking of TNB submissions, including technical documents, drawings, and approval applications.
• Assist in following up TNB requirements for interconnection facilities, such as the main intake substation (PMU/PPU), metering, protection, and SCADA/telemetry.
• Take part in coordination meetings with TNB and consultants, and record action items.
• Assist in supervising installation of HV/MV equipment, including switchgear, transformers, cabling, cable terminations, earthing, and protection panels.
• Verify installation follows approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Check material deliveries against specifications and record any discrepancies.
• Prepare daily site reports, progress updates, and photo records.
• Assist in preparing test checklists and witness tests such as insulation resistance, cable high-voltage testing, protection relay testing, earth resistance, and transformer tests.
• Support TNB pre-energisation inspection and commissioning, including punch-list close-out.
• Compile test reports and handover documents.
• Comply with site safety rules, PPE requirements, and permit-to-work procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions and incidents promptly.

Skills

Power systems

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication (BM/EN)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Assist in reviewing HV/MV design documents, including single-line diagrams, protection schemes, earthing designs, and cable schedules.

• Review/Perform basic calculations such as cable sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit levels, and earthing checks.
• Prepare and update AutoCAD drawings and as-built records.
• Support preparation and tracking of TNB submissions, including technical documents, drawings, and approval applications.
• Assist in following up TNB requirements for interconnection facilities, such as the main intake substation (PMU/PPU), metering, protection, and SCADA/telemetry.
• Take part in coordination meetings with TNB and consultants, and record action items.
• Assist in supervising installation of HV/MV equipment, including switchgear, transformers, cabling, cable terminations, earthing, and protection panels.
• Verify installation follows approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Check material deliveries against specifications and record any discrepancies.
• Prepare daily site reports, progress updates, and photo records.
• Assist in preparing test checklists and witness tests such as insulation resistance, cable high-voltage testing, protection relay testing, earth resistance, and transformer tests.
• Support TNB pre-energisation inspection and commissioning, including punch-list close-out.
• Compile test reports and handover documents.
• Comply with site safety rules, PPE requirements, and permit-to-work procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions and incidents promptly.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or major of Electrical study.
• Good understanding of power systems fundamentals (HV/MV networks, protection, earthing).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD knowledge is an advantage.
• Good communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Proactive, disciplined, and willing to learn in a site environment.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in substation or site conditions.
• Must have own transport and be willing to be locate at project sites.

• Hands-on exposure to HV interconnection projects and TNB processes.
• Mentorship from experienced project engineers.
• A strong foundation for a career in power systems and project delivery, with possible consideration for a full-time position.