Lead Electrical Engineer - HV Substations & E-Mobility

Hitachi Energy Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

EPF provident fund

Group Life insurance

Group Personal Accident insurance

Group Travel insurance

Annual leave

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Project Lead Engineer based in Petaling Jaya to steer engineering strategy for critical infrastructure projects including GIS substations, BESS, and E-Mobility.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure deliverables meet quality standards and budgets, and manage key relationships with customers, suppliers and internal functions such as Project Management and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of direct working experience in electrical engineering, especially HV switchgear, transformers, LV switchgear and protection relays.
• Experience with cables, cable trays and earthing packages.
• Familiar with IEC/IEEE standards related to listed equipment.
• Ability to review system study documents such as load flow and short-circuit analyses.
• Proficient in English communication, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Ensure complete technical deliverables aligned with project schedule and quality standards.
• Drive engineering activities on the project, collaborating with Project Management, Supply Chain, HSE, and other teams.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and suppliers.
• Provide technical support for installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Deliver cost-effective, quality solutions within budget and contract requirements.
• Support tendering by ensuring the technical offering meets contractual requirements and adds value.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
• Take responsibility for actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Tools

IEC/IEEE standards

Job description

Hitachi Energy Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Project Lead Engineer based in Petaling Jaya to steer engineering strategy for critical infrastructure projects including GIS substations, BESS, and E-Mobility.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure deliverables meet quality standards and budgets, and manage key relationships with customers, suppliers and internal functions such as Project Management and Supply Chain.