Lead Electrical Engineer

Haskell APAC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Haskell APAC is seeking a Lead Engineer – Electrical to lead the Electrical team within the Project Delivery Group, guiding design and delivery on major projects in Malaysia. You will work with the Chief Engineer to implement discipline goals and drive quality across workflows.

The role emphasizes leadership, coordination across disciplines, and delivering accurate, well-organized drawings while managing budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Architecture or Engineering from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred or attainable.
• Experience with design-build and construction projects is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering delivery and manage group staffing.
• Develop design standards, specs, checklists and production procedures.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and perform interdisciplinary checks.
• Provide technical guidance for concept design and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, documents and safety programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Electrical engineering

Discipline coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Architecture or Engineering

NCARB or ABET accreditation preferred

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to move your career forward and start the BEST job of your life? Haskell is committed to providing you with the resources to help you grow and discover your potential. We promote an environment that encourages innovative ideas and allows you to develop the best “how” to get the job done.

Join Haskell's dynamic Construction & Manufacturing Team and embark on a career journey like no other. We're dedicated to nurturing your growth and empowering you to reach your full potential. With a focus on innovation and skill development, we're committed to providing you with the tools and support you need to excel.

Scope of Position

We are looking for a Lead Engineer – Electrical to administer and manage Project Delivery Group or office discipline staff and design processes within the electrical engineering discipline. This role serves as an Engineer on assigned projects and works closely with the Chief Engineer/Practice Area Leader to develop and implement corporate discipline-related goals and initiatives.

You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of electrical engineering projects while providing discipline leadership and contributing to the implementation of corporate goals and initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of new processes, products, design and construction technologies, methods and trends.
• Develop and maintain design standards, technical details, specifications, checklists and production procedures, and review/enforce compliance.
• Coordinate electrical engineering work with other disciplines and perform interdisciplinary coordination checks to minimize deficiencies, errors and omissions in drawings and specifications.
• Provides technical guidance and strategy assistance in development of design concepts (including proposals) and participates in strategic planning meetings when his expertise is requested.
• Manages project staffing assignments for group or office discipline.
• Assists in the engagements of and interface with professional consultants and partnering arrangements with consultants, design-build subcontractors and vendors, when required by project team.
• Assures adherence to drawing production strategy. Responsible to produce well organized, finished drawings of good appearance, accuracy, clarity and correctness.
• Ability to actively engage multiple project assignments and prioritize competing project demands while assists in developing discipline budgets for projects.
• Coordinates with Practice Area Leader to incorporate lessons learned on projects for continuous improvement.
• Implements corporate initiatives on streamlining systems and procedures.
• Reviews financial performance of EE team on projects in delivery group.
• Provide technical assistance during construction for problem solving and review applicable shop drawings and submittal data for compliance with construction documents.
• Develops and disseminates discipline information to group discipline, other A/E, construction and support unit staff to broaden their knowledge and understanding of discipline terminology, goals and activities.
• Comply with state regulations regarding professional registrations.
• Actively participates in professional engineering organizations at local and national levels.
• PDG or office, advises on staffing levels, and assists in recruiting discipline employees.
• Coordinates with the Practice Area Leader to define career paths for PDG or office staff; assist discipline staff within PDG or office in developing individual goals and approves final goals.
• Provides leadership in implementing corporate quality processes and in the design and supervision of electrical engineering design in accordance with corporate goals and standards.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Architecture or Engineering degree required.
• Degree from an accredited curriculum (NCARB or ABET) preferred.
• Minimum 14–16 years' experience within the electrical engineering discipline as well as experience in design-build and/or construction.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one state, with the ability to become registered in all states.
• Manager-level proficiency with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD programs.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and effectively interpret building construction documentation and associated reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Successfully completed or able to complete within one year required corporate safety programs (OSHA 10 hour, etc.).

How you will succeed in this role

• Communicate clearly and openly — share ideas, progress, and concerns in a timely manner; listen actively and ask thoughtful questions.
• Stay curious and take initiative — seek to understand how systems work, explore the details behind a problem, and look for ways to improve outcomes.
• Take ownership — deliver accurate and well-organized work, manage commitments responsibly, and raise risks early when clarification or support is needed.
• Solve problems thoughtfully — analyze issues systematically, consider practical alternatives, and work with others to reach sound solutions.
• Collaborate effectively — work respectfully with colleagues, clients, vendors, and site teams across different disciplines.
• Commit to quality and safety — take pride in reliable, buildable designs and uphold high standards of safety and professionalism.

You will work in a supportive engineering environment where you can learn from experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful industrial projects, and develop both your technical and professional capabilities.

We believe strong engineers combine technical rigor with curiosity, communication, teamwork, and personal ownership. If you are ready to build a career in industrial process design and make a tangible contribution from day one, we would like to hear from you!