Electrical Project Manager

Aurora Talent; Johor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Talent is seeking an Electrical Manager for a 2-year contract to lead electrical engineering and design across large-scale renewable energy projects in Malaysia. You will supervise SLDs, layouts, MV/HV systems, substations, protection, and interfaces with OEMs and EPC contractors.

You will ensure designs meet IEC/IEEE standards and grid codes, coordinate grid connection activities, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and handover, and drive risk management and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Professional certification preferred and advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design deliverables for renewable energy projects (SLD, layouts, cables, MV/HV, substations).
• Coordinate grid connection activities and ensure compliance with grid codes.
• Lead construction management for LV/MV/HV systems and FAT/SAT/commissioning.
• Review OEM submissions and ensure conformance with IEC/IEEE standards.
• Provide technical support and handover documentation to operations.

Skills

Electrical design

Grid connection

Project management

SCADA knowledge

IEC/IEEE standards

Vendor coordination

FAT/SAT coordination

Education

Bachelors in EE

Job description

Aurora Talent, we specialize in providing a holistic suite of solutions to deliver the promise of reliable recruitment and advisory services to help your company and brand grow amidst a competitive landscape.

We pride ourselves on delivering incomparable talent acquisition and advisory solutions in the Power, Renewables, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing / Production, Building Materials, Built Environment, Civil & Infrastructure sectors.

Electrical Manager

Employment Type: 2 Years Contract

Key Responsibilities

1. Electrical Engineering & Design Management

• Lead and review electrical engineering and design deliverables for large-scale renewable energy projects, including Single Line Diagrams (SLD), electrical layouts, cable routing and sizing, MV/HV systems, substations, protection and control, earthing and lightning protection, auxiliary power and LV systems.
• Ensure electrical designs are technically sound, coordinated, constructable, and suitable for actual site conditions.
• Review engineering submissions and ensure compliance with applicable IEC, IEEE, Malaysian Standards, utility grid codes, project specifications, and Employer’s Requirements.
• Review and coordinate OEM designs and interfaces covering inverters/PCS, transformers, switchgear, SCADA, protection systems and BESS, where applicable.
• Identify and resolve design gaps, technical risks, interface issues, and constructability concerns before and during construction.

2. Grid Connection & Regulatory Compliance

• Lead electrical activities associated with grid connection and ensure compliance with applicable grid codes and utility requirements.
• Coordinate requirements relating to reactive power, fault ride-through, frequency and active power control, protection settings, communication systems and grid stability.
• Coordinate with relevant authorities, utility companies, grid operators, consultants, EPC contractors and OEMs for inspections, approvals, energisation and synchronisation.
• Support utility witnessing, testing, grid compliance verification, energisation and commercial operation activities.

3. Electrical Construction Management

• Lead and supervise site execution of electrical installation works, including LV/MV/HV systems, cables, substations, transformers, switchgear, protection and control panels, earthing and bonding, telecommunications, SCADA and BESS systems.
• Ensure construction activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and applicable standards.
• Monitor construction progress and identify technical issues, design clashes, material constraints and constructability challenges that may impact project schedule or cost.
• Coordinate closely with EPC contractors, electrical subcontractors, OEM vendors, consultants and grid utilities to ensure effective project execution.
• Provide timely technical decisions and solutions to minimise delays and maintain construction progress.
• Lead and coordinate electrical Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), pre-commissioning, commissioning, energisation and synchronisation activities.
• Ensure all systems, equipment, documentation, permits and safety requirements are fully ready before energisation.
• Develop and coordinate commissioning schedules with EPC contractors, OEMs, consultants and relevant utility/grid operators.
• Review testing and commissioning results and ensure all defects, punch-list items and non-conformances are properly resolved.
• Support the project team in achieving Commercial Operation Date (COD) and successful transition into operations.

5. Project Handover & Technical Support

• Provide technical electrical support throughout construction, commissioning, energisation and project handover.
• Review and verify as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, testing records, commissioning dossiers and other handover documentation.
• Ensure all outstanding electrical defects and punch-list items are closed prior to final handover.
• Support the transition of completed electrical systems and assets from the project/construction team to the Operations & Maintenance team.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional engineering certification or relevant industry qualifications will be an advantage.

Experience

• Experience in electrical engineering and project execution, preferably within renewable energy, power generation, utility, EPC or infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in utility-scale solar PV projects is highly preferred.
• Experience with MV/HV electrical systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, SCADA and grid connection.
• Experience in testing, commissioning, energisation and grid synchronisation is essential.
• Exposure to BESS/ESS or hybrid renewable energy projects will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience managing EPC contractors, OEMs, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems for solar PV and renewable energy projects.
• Good understanding of MV/HV systems, electrical protection, transformers, switchgear, cable systems, earthing and lightning protection.
• Knowledge of grid connection requirements and utility/grid codes.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, Malaysian Standards and relevant electrical safety requirements.
• Strong understanding of electrical testing, commissioning and energisation procedures.
• Good project management, risk management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong ability to review engineering drawings, technical specifications and contractor/OEM submissions.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project cost, schedule and contractual requirements.