Manager Resident Engineer

Confidential; Selangor; On-site; MYR 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open for locals/Expats

Rotation: 2.5 months on site / 2 weeks

Accommodation and food provided by the

Job summary

Confidential is an international consultancy, engineering, and project management group seeking a Chief Resident Engineer to lead on-site engineering and supervision during the rehabilitation of a hydropower plant (4x100MW).

You will coordinate Resident Engineers, liaise with Owners and Contractors, ensure compliance with specs and HSE, and drive testing, commissioning, and progress reporting through the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• 15+ years of international hydropower engineering and construction experience.
• Experience as Project Manager or Chief Resident Engineer on hydropower projects >100MW.
• Strong commissioning experience for large hydropower units.

Responsibilities

• Act as the overall leader of all on-site engineering and supervision activities for the hydropower rehabilitation works.
• Represent the Owner and Consultant on site, serving as the main technical and contractual interface with Contractors, OEMs, and the Power Plant Owner.
• Coordinate and manage Resident Mechanical, Electrical, and Commissioning Engineers to ensure integrated project execution.
• Monitor construction progress, identify risks and deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, technical specifications, international standards, and HSE regulations.
• Supervise and validate testing, commissioning, and performance acceptance of turbine-generator units, transformers, and auxiliary systems.
• Lead site meetings, review contractor submissions, approve method statements, and provide technical recommendations to the Owner.
• Prepare regular progress, technical, and risk reports for the Project Management Team.

Skills

Project leadership

Hydropower engineering

Construction supervision

Commissioning

Education

BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are an international consultancy, engineering, and project management group driven by a commitment to shape resilient, sustainable, and future-ready infrastructure. With decades of multidisciplinary expertise, we deliver complex transport, mobility, building, industries systems across the globe — including major programs throughout Southeast Asia. Our teams combine technical excellence, innovation, and collaborative leadership to bring world-class engineering solutions to life.

ABOUT JOB

The Chief Resident Engineer will act as the senior on-site representative for the Owner during the rehabilitation of a Hydropower Plant (4x100MW Francis units). The role includes full responsibility for engineering, construction supervision, coordination, and commissioning activities throughout the project duration.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Project: Hydropower Plant

• Act as the overall leader of all on-site engineering and supervision activities for the hydropower rehabilitation works.
• Represent the Owner and Consultant on site, serving as the main technical and contractual interface with Contractors, OEMs, and the Power Plant Owner.
• Coordinate and manage Resident Mechanical, Electrical, and Commissioning Engineers to ensure integrated project execution.
• Monitor construction progress, identify risks and deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, technical specifications, international standards, and HSE regulations.
• Supervise and validate testing, commissioning, and performance acceptance of turbine-generator units, transformers, and auxiliary systems.
• Lead site meetings, review contractor submissions, approve method statements, and provide technical recommendations to the Owner.
• Prepare regular progress, technical, and risk reports for the Project Management Team.

REQUIREMENTS

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering
• More than 15 years of international experience in hydropower engineering and construction
• Experience as Project Manager or Chief Resident Engineer on at least one hydropower project larger than 100MW
• Strong experience in commissioning of large hydropower units
• Fluent English; Bahasa Malaysia is an advantage
• Experience in South East Asia and refurbishment projects is preferred.

BENEFITS

• Open for locals/ Expats
• Rotation: 2.5 months on site / 2 weeks leave
• Accommodation and food provided by Company (Kuala Berang)
• Health insurance coverage
• Transportation and international air tickets provided