Electrical Project Engineer

Teras Impiana; Penang; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CIDB registration

Site safety training

Exposure to high‑tech semiconductor &

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Teras Impiana Sdn Bhd is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to manage electrical installation and tool hook‑up works at a semiconductor manufacturing facility. You will plan, coordinate and supervise electrical works, ensuring safety, quality and schedule alignment with approved drawings and specs.

The role requires 3–5 years in electrical construction within industrial or semiconductor environments, with strong coordination, communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant electrical construction experience in industrial facilities or semiconductor projects.
• Experience in electrical tool hook‑up, LV distribution, cable containment and testing.
• Able to read single‑line diagrams, schedules and construction specs.
• Fluent with AutoCAD, Excel and project planning tools.
• Strong coordination and communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Willing to work shutdowns, weekends, night shifts or extended hours.
• Must possess a valid driving licence and be willing to travel or relocate.

Responsibilities

• Plan manpower, materials, tools, equipment and subcontractor requirements.
• Coordinate electrical activities with client, main contractor, consultants and vendors.
• Attend kick‑off, coordination and progress meetings and site inspections.
• Identify issues and implement corrective actions for safety, schedule and quality.
• Manage electrical installation including cable trays, LV, terminations and testing.
• Plan and coordinate semiconductor tool hook‑up activities and energisation.
• Prepare or review method statements, risk assessments and permit‑to‑work.
• Prepare progress reports and quality documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication skills (English / Bahasa

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

ELECTRICAL PROJECT ENGINEER – SEMICONDUCTOR PROJECT

ABOUT THE ROLE

Teras Impiana Sdn Bhd is seeking a capable and hands-on Electrical Project Engineer to manage electrical installation and tool hook-up works at a semiconductor manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising electrical works, including cable containment, cable pulling, equipment power connections, testing and commissioning. The candidate must ensure that all activities are completed safely, according to approved drawings and specifications, and within the required project schedule.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning and Coordination

• Review project specifications, tender requirements, approved construction drawings, single-line diagrams, cable schedules and method statements.
• Plan manpower, materials, tools, equipment and subcontractor requirements.
• Prepare work programmes, look-ahead schedules and daily or weekly work plans.
• Coordinate electrical activities with the client, main contractor, consultants, vendors, facility teams and other trades.
• Attend kick-off meetings, coordination meetings, progress meetings and site inspections.
• Identify potential technical, safety and scheduling issues and implement suitable corrective actions.

Electrical Installation

• Manage and supervise electrical works, including:
  • Cable tray, cable ladder, trunking and conduit installation.
  • LV power, control, instrumentation and communication cable pulling.
  • Cable glanding, dressing, labelling and termination.
  • Distribution boards, panels, isolators and local control station installation.
  • Electrical connections for production tools and supporting equipment.
  • Earthing and bonding works.
  • Testing, pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Verify cable routes, cable sizes, termination points and equipment power requirements before work commences.
• Ensure the correct materials, equipment and installation methods are used.
• Coordinate shutdown, tie‑in and energisation activities with the relevant stakeholders.

Semiconductor Tool Hook‑Up

• Plan and coordinate electrical tool hook‑up activities from the source panel to production equipment.
• Verify tool electrical requirements, load schedules, connection points and approved hook‑up drawings.
• Coordinate with mechanical, process utility, controls, equipment and vendor teams.
• Monitor installation readiness and ensure all prerequisites are completed before energisation.
• Support equipment power‑on, functional testing and final handover.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all works comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Electricity Supply Act, Electricity Regulations, client EHS requirements and applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare or review method statements, risk assessments, job safety analyses and permit‑to‑work documents.
• Ensure proper implementation of lockout/tagout, electrical isolation and energisation procedures.
• Conduct toolbox meetings and ensure workers use the required personal protective equipment.
• Stop unsafe work and immediately report incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.

Quality Assurance and Documentation

• Carry out inspections and ensure installations comply with approved drawings and specifications.
• Raise requests for inspection and coordinate inspections with the client, consultant and QAQC team.
• Manage site technical queries, requests for information and drawing discrepancies.
• Ensure all cables and equipment are correctly tagged, labelled and documented.
• Prepare testing records, cable test reports, insulation resistance results, continuity test reports and commissioning checklists.
• Coordinate defect rectification and close punch‑list items.
• Prepare red‑line drawings, as‑built drawings, operation and maintenance documents and final handover records.

Progress and Commercial Support

• Monitor daily productivity, manpower utilisation, material usage and subcontractor performance.
• Prepare daily reports, weekly progress reports, progress photographs and work‑completion records.
• Track planned versus actual progress and implement recovery measures when required.
• Verify completed quantities and assist the commercial team with progress claims, variation orders and subcontractor claims.
• Control material wastage, rework and unnecessary project costs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in electrical construction, industrial facilities, semiconductor facilities, data centres or manufacturing plants.
• Experience in electrical tool hook‑up, LV distribution, cable containment, cable pulling, termination and testing is strongly preferred.
• Able to understand single‑line diagrams, electrical schematics, cable schedules, layout drawings and construction specifications.
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project or similar planning and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of permit‑to‑work, lockout/tagout, risk assessment and semiconductor‑site safety requirements.
• Strong coordination, leadership, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Able to prepare reports and communicate professionally in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Willing to work during shutdowns, weekends, night shifts or extended hours when required by the project.
• Must possess a valid driving licence and be willing to travel or relocate to the project site.

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES

• CIDB registration and valid construction personnel card.
• NIOSH, Site Safety Supervisor or other recognised safety training.
• Previous experience working at Intel or another semiconductor manufacturing facility.
• Experience managing specialist subcontractors and multicultural work teams.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Site, travel, accommodation or project allowances where applicable.
• Exposure to high‑technology semiconductor and mission‑critical projects.
• Career development opportunities within a growing G7 integrated engineering company.
• Opportunities to manage larger engineering and construction packages based on performance.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.