Electrical Project Engineer: Site & Commissioning Lead

M8M Pte Ltd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

M8M Pte Ltd in Penang is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to manage electrical projects from planning through commissioning at the Penang office. The role involves coordinating site operations, reviewing project docs, and providing technical support to teams.

You will work closely with mechanical and control engineers, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while delivering projects on schedule and within scope.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma/Higher Nitec in Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
• Automation design of control systems (hardware & software).
• Experience in motor control, hardware and software designs with PLCs.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin (written and spoken).
• Good analytical reasoning and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Wiring assembly/installation experience is a plus.
• MS Office and AutoCAD proficiency expected.
• Willing to travel frequently, including overseas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit key project documents such as schedules, method statements, risk assessments, and monthly reports.
• Assist planning and coordination of installation schedules and resource allocation.
• Coordinate and support site operations for materials, manpower, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other team members.
• Make decisions on the spot and adapt to dynamic situations.
• Ensure compliance with standards and safety regulations at all times.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate systems.
• Document lessons learned to improve future projects.

Skills

Automation design

PLC control

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Travel willing

Education

Electrical & Electronic Eng. degree/diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

M8M Pte Ltd in Penang is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to manage electrical projects from planning through commissioning at the Penang office. The role involves coordinating site operations, reviewing project docs, and providing technical support to teams.

You will work closely with mechanical and control engineers, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while delivering projects on schedule and within scope.