Electrical Project Engineer

Jotun; Nilai; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Jotun Academy / In-house learning

Inclusive company culture

Flexi Medical Benefits

Job summary

Jotun Negeri Sembilan Nilai invites a qualified Electrical Engineer to drive the design, construction, commissioning and handover of complex electrical systems on industrial projects.

You will collaborate with consultants, contractors and global technical teams, ensure safety and quality, and support FAT, commissioning and handover activities. Fluent English required and ATEX experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in relevant engineering fields.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in factory construction projects.
• Experience in ATEX installations, especially in chemical/paint/oil & gas projects.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Navisworks (3D).
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of electrical systems from design to handover.
• Ensure installations comply with engineering standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and global teams.
• Participate in design reviews, technical evaluations, and planning.
• Monitor progress, inspect sites, and ensure safety and quality.
• Review and approve electrical equipment and docs prior to installation.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers for smooth delivery.
• Track performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Support FAT, inspections, commissioning, and readiness reviews.
• Oversee commissioning and handover to operations with complete docs.
• Champion safety culture and HSE compliance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Site inspections

English proficiency

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks (3D)

Job description

Summary: You will play a key role in delivering critical electrical systems from design through commissioning and handover. This role works closely with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and global technical experts, ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest engineering standards.

This role will be based in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan and reporting to Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the implementation of electrical systems throughout the project lifecycle, from design and construction to commissioning and handover.
• Ensure all electrical installations and activities comply with Jotun engineering standards, project requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and global technical teams to achieve project objectives.
• Participate in design reviews, technical evaluations, and project planning activities to ensure optimal engineering solutions.
• Monitor construction progress, conduct site inspections, and ensure work is delivered safely, on schedule, and to the required quality standards.
• Review and approve electrical equipment, materials, and technical documentation prior to installation.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers to ensure smooth execution and high‑quality project delivery.
• Track project performance, identify risks and deviations, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on target.
• Support technical bid evaluations, contractor selection, and value engineering initiatives.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), inspections, commissioning activities, and readiness reviews.
• Oversee mechanical completion, testing, and commissioning activities to ensure successful system start‑up.
• Support the seamless handover of electrical systems to operations, ensuring all documentation and project requirements are completed.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE requirements across all project activities.

Qualification:

• Possess at least a Bachelor Degree in relevant engineering fields.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in factory construction projects.
• Experience in ATEX installations, especially in chemical/paint/oil & gas projects.
• Familiar with tools like: Auto CAD and Naviswork (3D).
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

What We Look For:

• Performs Inspections: Reviewing text, numbers, or physical objects and comparing to each other or to a standard to ensure completeness, accuracy, and identification of flaws or defects.
• Collaborates: Willingly working with others towards common goals, understanding the responsibilities, activities and ways to foster business interrelationships.
• Generates Solutions: Identifying problems, critically reviewing facts, recognising the root causes, and providing multiple, practical and sound solutions.
• Thinks Systemically: Recognising the complex interrelationships among business activities and understanding the "big picture" of how decisions impact the overall business, other units, outcomes or processes.
• Prioritises: Allocating attention, effort, and resources based on perceived value, importance, urgency, and other personal, organisational, and political factors.
• Takes Initiative: Taking proactive and constructive action at work with little or no direction from others.

What We Offer:

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
• Flexi Medical Benefits (Outpatient, Health Screening, Dental & Optical) are offered.