On-Site Electrical Engineering Lead - Renewables

UEM Lestra Berhad; Johor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UEM Lestra Berhad in Malaysia leads a site-based electrical engineering team to manage the execution of large-scale renewable energy projects, delivering safe, on-time, and within-budget electrical works from construction supervision to handover and COD.

You will review designs, ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE/MS standards, coordinate with EPC, OEMs and grid utilities, and mentor engineers to build capability while upholding QA/QC and HSE requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Renewables preferred.
• Technical knowledge in electrical systems, solar/renewable energy.
• Strong problem solving and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead site electrical engineering & design management, review deliverables (SLD, layouts, cabling, substation design).
• Ensure construction designs are buildable and compliant with standards and project specs.
• Coordinate grid code compliance, inspections, and energization approvals.
• Lead on-site installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of electrical systems.
• Ensure QA/QC, safety, and reporting; support handover dossiers.

Skills

Technical knowledge (Electrical)

Problem solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Electrical/Renewables)

Electrical/Renewables Engineering preferred

Job description

UEM Lestra Berhad in Malaysia leads a site-based electrical engineering team to manage the execution of large-scale renewable energy projects, delivering safe, on-time, and within-budget electrical works from construction supervision to handover and COD.

You will review designs, ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE/MS standards, coordinate with EPC, OEMs and grid utilities, and mentor engineers to build capability while upholding QA/QC and HSE requirements.