Lead Electrical Engineer

Fluor Corporation; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation in Malaysia is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive all electrical engineering activities for major projects. You will provide technical leadership for HV/LV power systems, review designs, and coordinate interfaces across disciplines to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with at least 10 years’ experience; ST competency is preferred and PEng registration is an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience including HV/LV distribution.
• ST recognised competency preferred; PEng registration is an asset.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, data centers or semiconductor facilities.
• Experience as Owner's Engineer or PMC is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead all electrical engineering activities for the project ensuring compliance with specs, codes and requirements.
• Provide technical leadership for HV and LV power systems, substations, switchgear, protection and grounding.
• Review and approve electrical designs, calculations, vendor docs, and shop drawings.
• Coordinate interfaces with civil, structural, mechanical, process and commissioning teams.
• Monitor contractor performance for quality, schedule, testing, and handover readiness.
• Support risk management, change control, and resolution of electrical issues.
• Participate in construction, testing, commissioning, start-up and handover of electrical systems.

Skills

HV & LV power distribution

Project leadership

Electrical design reviews

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Lead Electrical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all electrical engineering activities for the project, ensuring compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Provide technical leadership for HV and LV power distribution systems, substations, switchgear, protection systems, grounding, lighting, and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Review and approve electrical designs, calculations, vendor documents, shop drawings, and technical submissions.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with civil, structural, mechanical, process, and commissioning disciplines to support efficient project execution.
• Monitor contractor performance for quality, schedule, testing, commissioning, and compliance with project requirements.
• Support technical evaluations, risk management, change control, and resolution of electrical engineering issues.
• Participate in construction, testing, commissioning, start-up, and handover activities to ensure successful delivery of electrical systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in electrical engineering, including HV and LV power distribution systems.
• Preferably possess ST (Suruhanjaya Tenaga) recognised competency appropriate to the role.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, cleanroom, data centre, semiconductor, or similar complex facilities.
• PMC/Owner's Engineer experience and semiconductor project experience will be an added advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical testing, commissioning, protection systems, and power system integration.
• Professional Engineer (PEng) registration is preferred.
• Malaysian candidate preferred.

To be Considered Candidates:

Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.