Electrical Resident Engineer (Main Plant - Hydropower)

Confidential

Pahang

On-site

MYR 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Confidential (International Engineering & Consulting Firm) in Malaysia invites an experienced Electrical Resident Engineer to supervise construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of Main Plant electrical systems for a major hydropower project. The role requires delivering field supervision and ensuring compliance with project standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience in power generation facilities, hydropower

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience.
Proven experience in construction supervision, installation, testing, and commissioning of power generation facilities.
Experience in hydropower, thermal power, or large industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

Lead supervision activities for Main Plant electrical works.
Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, method statements, inspection and test plans.
Monitor installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment.
Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable standards, and quality requirements.
Coordinate with contractors, equipment suppliers, and project stakeholders.
Review construction progress and provide technical recommendations.
Identify and resolve technical issues during construction and commissioning phases.
Prepare technical reports, inspection records, and progress assessments.
Support energization and commissioning activities.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Plant electrical equipment

Construction supervision

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Our client is a leading international engineering and consulting group with a strong presence across Europe and Asia. The company delivers multidisciplinary services spanning design, project management, and construction supervision across infrastructure, buildings, and mission-critical facilities.

Location: Pahang, Malaysia

Project: Hydropower (700MW)

Company: Confidential (International Engineering & Consulting Firm)

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Resident Engineer to support the construction supervision, installation, testing, and commissioning of Main Plant electrical systems for a major hydropower project.

The successful candidate will oversee electrical works associated with power generation equipment and ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and construction requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead supervision activities for Main Plant electrical works.
Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, method statements, inspection and test plans.
Monitor installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment.
Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable standards, and quality requirements.
Coordinate with contractors, equipment suppliers, and project stakeholders.
Review construction progress and provide technical recommendations.
Identify and resolve technical issues during construction and commissioning phases.
Prepare technical reports, inspection records, and progress assessments.
Support energization and commissioning activities.

REQUIREMENTS

Resident Engineer

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience.
Proven experience in construction supervision, installation, testing, and commissioning of power generation facilities.
Experience in hydropower, thermal power, combined-cycle power plants, substations, or other large industrial facilities.
Strong knowledge of electrical power systems and plant electrical equipment.
Good command of written and spoken English.

Preferred Experience