Principal Consultant, Renewable Projects

UL Solutions; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 420,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Solutions in Malaysia seeks a senior technical advisor to lead complex engagements in renewable energy across Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. You will provide senior leadership on electrical engineering, grid connection and due diligence, while driving business development and client relationships.

You will review reports, manage delivery, mentor teams and shape regional service offerings to match ASEAN energy transition priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering; PE registration with BEM, PEB or equivalent is advantageous.
• At least 10 years of relevant renewable energy experience including advisory, IE, LTA or owner’s engineer roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex advisory engagements for utility-scale, floating and rooftop solar, BESS, hybrid and wind across Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
• Provide senior technical leadership on electrical engineering, grid connection and power system studies.
• Act as engagement director and senior point of contact for key clients, setting scope, schedule, quality and expectations.
• Review and approve IE, LTA, TA and due diligence reports for technical accuracy and quality.
• Drive ASEAN business development by building relationships with developers, IPPs, investors, lenders, utilities and offtakers.
• Lead proposals, define scope, approach, budget, risks and terms; review terms with legal/commercial teams.
• Shape regional strategy and service offerings aligned with ASEAN energy transition priorities.
• Review energy yield assessments and evaluate technical and commercial risks for investment decisions.
• Review EPC, equipment supply, O&M and PPA contracts, identifying interface and risk issues.
• Assess CAPEX/OPEX; benchmark costs and advise on value, bankability and risk allocation.
• Oversee delivery, budget, programme and risks; report to clients and regional management.
• Lead, mentor and develop consultants across the region; coordinate with global centres of excellence.
• Represent UL Solutions at industry conferences and publish market insights.
• Champion continuous improvement by promoting digital tools and reusable templates.

Skills

Renewable energy expertise

ASEAN market knowledge

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical due diligence

Business development

English language

Cross-border interconnection

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineer registration (Malaysia/Singapore) advantageous

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical advisory, independent engineer (IE), lender’s technical advisor (LTA), owner’s engineer and due diligence engagements for utility-scale, floating and C&I rooftop solar PV, BESS, hybrid and wind projects across Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
• Provide senior technical leadership on electrical engineering, grid connection, power system studies and compliance with national grid codes and utility requirements (e.g. TNB, PLN and SP Group).
• Act as engagement director and senior point of contact for key clients, setting scope, schedule, quality and communication expectations and resolving escalated technical and commercial issues.
• Review and approve IE, LTA, technical advisor (TA) and due diligence reports, ensuring technical accuracy, consistency and quality before they are issued to clients and financiers.
• Drive business development in ASEAN by finding opportunities, building long-term relationships with developers, IPPs, investors, lenders, utilities and corporate offtakers, and converting pursuits into awarded work.
• Lead proposals, defining the scope of work, delivery approach, team, programme, budget, assumptions, risk allocation and commercial terms; review contract terms with internal legal and commercial teams.
• Help shape the regional strategy and service offering in line with ASEAN energy transition priorities, including utility procurement programmes, corporate renewable energy schemes, energy storage and cross-border power interconnection.
• Review energy yield assessments and evaluate technical and commercial risks, including resource data, assumptions, uncertainty, losses, degradation and suitability for investment or financing decisions.
• Review EPC, equipment supply (modules, inverters, BESS and turbines), O&M, long-term service and the technical provisions of power purchase agreements, identifying interface, performance, warranty, schedule and risk allocation issues.
• Assess CAPEX and OPEX, benchmark costs against regional market data, and advise clients on opportunities to improve value, bankability and risk allocation.
• Oversee delivery performance, budget, programme, utilization, quality and project risks across a portfolio of engagements, and report clearly to clients and regional management.
• Lead, mentor and develop consultants and engineers, plan resources across the region, and coordinate with multidisciplinary specialists and global centres of excellence.
• Represent UL Solutions as a thought leader at industry conferences, client workshops, webinars and industry associations, and contribute to technical publications and market insights.
• Champion continuous improvement by driving the use of digital tools, templates, methods and lessons learned that improve delivery efficiency, quality and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline; registration as a Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), the Professional Engineers Board Singapore (PEB), or an equivalent body is an advantage.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in renewable energy, including significant experience in technical advisory, independent engineering, lender’s engineering or owner’s engineering roles.
• Deep expertise in solar PV (utility-scale, floating and C&I rooftop) and BESS; experience with onshore or offshore wind and hybrid projects would be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of renewable power plant electrical systems, including substations, HV interconnection, power system studies, grid code compliance and electrical interfaces.
• A track record of leading technical due diligence and energy yield assessments for project finance, Merger & Acquisition and portfolio transactions, and of explaining technical findings and their commercial implications to senior stakeholders.
• Solid working knowledge of EPC, equipment supply, O&M and PPA contracts, together with experience reviewing CAPEX and OPEX assumptions.
• Proven business development ability, including an established network in the ASEAN renewables market, success in winning proposals and negotiating fees, and responsibility for revenue targets.
• Good understanding of energy policy, regulation, grid requirements and procurement frameworks in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams and managing a portfolio of engagements in a matrix, geographically dispersed organization.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures, time zones and regulatory environments, and willingness to travel regularly within ASEAN, including site visits.
• Fluent written and spoken English; proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia or Mandarin would be advantageous.
• Executive presence with excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills, sound commercial judgement, and the ability to lead in a fast-paced consulting environment.

About Us

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.