Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Systems & Electrical Design

MSR Green Energy Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

MSR Green Energy Sdn. Bhd. seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer for power systems and electrical design across renewable energy projects.

You will lead design reviews, mentor engineers and drive grid interconnection efforts from concept to commissioning. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 12+ years in detailed electrical design, substations, and grid interconnections, with proficiency in ETAP and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Strong experience in detailed electrical engineering design, power systems, substations and grid interconnection.
• Proficient in ETAP or equivalent software; able to review electrical drawings (incl. SLDs).
• Knowledge of Malaysian electrical regulations and IEC/standards; PEPC advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and review of renewable energy projects and grid interconnection facilities.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, SLDs, cable schedules and layouts.
• Manage and mentor a team of electrical engineers and designers.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with PMs, consultants, vendors, and site teams; liaise with regulators.
• Ensure compliance with IEC standards and local regulations; review technical docs.
• Support procurement and vendor technical evaluations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems

Substations

Grid Interconnection

ETAP

AutoCAD

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate (PEPC)

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Systems & Electrical Design

Join the forefront of the renewable energy (“RE”) movement with MSR Green Energy Sdn. Bhd. (“MSR-GE”), a leading EPCC contractor dedicated to delivering sustainable and clean energy solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer – Power Systems & Electrical Design with strong expertise in electrical engineering design, power systems, substations and grid interconnection, and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.

The successful candidate will lead electrical engineering activities across MSR-GE’s RE projects and manage and mentor a team of electrical engineers and designers. The role covers the full project lifecycle, from concept and detailed engineering through procurement, construction, testing and commissioning.

Registration with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (“BEM”) as a Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate (“PEPC”) will be a significant advantage.

The role will be HQ-based with travel to project sites as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the electrical engineering design and review of renewable energy projects, substations and associated grid interconnection facilities

Lead the preparation and review of detailed engineering calculations, drawings and design documentation, including Single Line Diagrams, Load Lists / Schedules, Cable Schedules and Cable Drum Schedules, Schematic and Interconnection Diagrams, Equipment Layouts, Cable Routing and Trench / Tray Layouts, and Earthing and Lightning Protection System layouts

Prepare and review electrical equipment specifications, datasheets, technical requisitions and vendor drawings

Perform and / or review power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination and relay settings using ETAP or equivalent software

Lead and manage the electrical engineering team and allocate engineering work across projects

Supervise, mentor and provide technical guidance to electrical engineers, designers and draughtspersons

Review engineering deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, quality and timely completion

Coordinate electrical engineering activities with Project Managers, consultants, contractors, vendors and site teams

Liaise with TNB, Suruhanjaya Tenaga and other relevant utilities, authorities and stakeholders on electrical and grid interconnection matters

Ensure compliance with applicable Malaysian regulations, utility requirements, IEC standards and other relevant local and international standards

Support procurement activities through technical evaluations, vendor clarifications and equipment reviews

Review method statements, testing procedures, commissioning procedures and other technical documentation

Support and oversee the installation, testing, energisation and commissioning of electrical systems

Witness FATs, SATs, protection testing and other equipment testing where required

Resolve electrical design, construction, testing and commissioning issues throughout the project lifecycle

Participate in project meetings and provide technical guidance and engineering solutions

Support project planning and ensure electrical engineering deliverables are completed in accordance with project schedules and requirements

Assist in resource planning and the allocation of engineering manpower across projects

Support the development and continuous improvement of MSR-GE’s engineering standards, procedures and design practices

Promote high standards of engineering quality, safety and technical compliance across all project activities

Where the successful candidate holds a valid Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate (“PEPC”) registration, undertake relevant professional review, certification and endorsement duties where legally permissible and within the scope of his / her professional registration

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

A minimum of 12 years of relevant electrical engineering experience

Strong experience in detailed electrical engineering design, power systems, substations, grid interconnection, power generation, renewable energy or major EPCC projects

Strong knowledge of low and medium voltage electrical systems, protection, control and power distribution systems

Experience with high-voltage substations and transmission systems will be highly advantageous

Experience with utility‑scale solar PV, BESS, substations, power plants or TNB infrastructure will be highly advantageous

Strong knowledge of Malaysian electrical regulations, TNB requirements and applicable IEC and international standards

Demonstrable experience across electrical engineering design, construction, testing and commissioning

Experience in power system studies, including load flow, short circuit and protection coordination

Proficiency in ETAP or equivalent power system analysis software

Proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to review detailed engineering drawings

Proven experience leading, supervising and mentoring electrical engineers and technical personnel

Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple engineering deliverables and project priorities simultaneously

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent MSR-GE effectively in technical discussions with clients, consultants, utilities, vendors and regulatory authorities

Registration with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (“BEM”) as a Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate (“PEPC”) will be a significant advantage

A strong commitment to engineering quality, safety and professional standards

Willingness to travel interstate and attend project sites as required