Lead Development Engineer (Kenyalang)

TotalEnergies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies EP Malaysia is seeking a Lead Development Engineer (Kenyalang) to mature offshore development projects from feasibility to FEED. You will drive front-end studies, cost estimation, and planning while coordinating across subsurface, operations, and regulatory teams in a complex oil and gas environment.

The role requires strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams, deep FEED experience, and a solid understanding of Malaysian regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience in feasibility studies, concept engineering, development planning.
• Familiarity with PETRONAS standards and Malaysian regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate development studies across feasibility, conceptual and pre-project phases.
• Drive planning, concept selection, and cost estimation for greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Coordinate with subsurface, engineering, operations, commercial and regulatory stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, technical standards and PETRONAS/Malaysian regulations.
• Oversee study processes and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Manage handovers from pre-project to FEED and execution.

Skills

Front-end development

Project leadership

Cost estimation

Cross-functional teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Digital engineering tools

Job description

Contexte et environnement

Are you an experienced development engineer with strong expertise in front-end project development and field studies within the oil and gas industry?

TotalEnergies EP Malaysia is seeking a Lead Development Engineer (Kenyalang) to drive the maturation of major offshore development projects from feasibility through to pre-project and FEED phases. This role is critical in ensuring integrated, cost-effective, and technically robust development solutions aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements.

Activités

Your Impact

• Lead multidisciplinary development studies across feasibility, conceptual, and pre-project phases, ensuring alignment with business strategy and financial objectives.
• Drive development planning, concept selection, and cost estimation, supporting both greenfield and brownfield projects as well as asset retirement studies.
• Coordinate closely with subsurface, engineering, operations, commercial, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure optimal project integration and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, technical standards, and Malaysian regulatory requirements, including PETRONAS standards and environmental regulations.
• Oversee structured study processes, including Feasibility Peer Assessments and Project Reviews, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Manage project handovers from pre-project to FEED and execution, ensuring continuity and readiness for downstream phases.

Profil du candidat

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and registration with a relevant professional body (e.g. BEM).
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in upstream oil and gas, including strong exposure to front-end development and FEED studies.
• Proven expertise in feasibility studies, concept engineering, development planning, and cost estimation.
• Solid understanding of PETRONAS standards and Malaysian regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams across complex development projects.
• Experience in cross-cultural environments and proficiency in digital engineering tools is an advantage.