Project Engineer - LSS (Site Based)

Solarvest Holdings Bhd.; Kedah; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Entitlement & Insurance Covera

Wellness Allowance

Office Breakfast

Office Parking Subsidy

Career Development & Training Support

Other Allowances and Incentives

Job summary

Solarvest Holdings Bhd. is seeking a Project Engineer to drive end-to-end delivery of solar PV projects, from confirmation through commissioning, ensuring safety, on-time completion, and quality.

You will lead the full EPCC lifecycle, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate with engineers and contractors, and oversee QA/QC and commissioning activities across multiple sites. A background in electrical engineering and solar is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in construction field, TNB or Project management.
• Experience handling the multi‑disciplinary scopes — Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project engineering or related field, solar energy focus; fresh graduates encouraged.
• Strong technical knowledge of solar PV systems and related engineering standards.
• Proficient in project management tools and software, such as MS Project and AutoCAD.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead full EPCC project lifecycle from project award to handover (engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning).
• Prepare and manage project estimates, budgets, schedules and execution plans; monitor progress to targets.
• Coordinate with project supervisors, consultants, main contractors, subcontractors and inter‑departmental teams.
• Manage material procurement and subcontracting activities through ERP.
• Liaise with authorities on grid interconnection, licensing and documentation.
• Coordinate with upper management on project status and changes to scope.
• Establish relationships with O&M team to minimise disruption; conduct site surveys.
• Review detailed design drawings and coordinate with electrical, structural and mechanical teams.
• Monitor progress against budgets and schedules; lead QA/QC and commissioning systems.

Skills

MS Project

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Electrical engineering

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree in electrical engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

The Project Engineer drives the end-to-end delivery of solar PV projects — from confirmation through commissioning — ensuring they are executed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management & Execution
• Lead the full project lifecycle from project award to handover, covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC).
• Prepare and manage project estimates, budgets, schedules, and execution plans; monitor progress against both financial and timeline targets.
• Coordinate with project supervisors, consultants, main contractors, subcontractors, and inter‑departmental teams to ensure aligned delivery.
• Manage material procurement and subcontracting activities through the ERP system.
• Stakeholder & Authority Management
• Liaise with TNB HQ, local authorities, and consulting firms on grid interconnection, meter installation, licensing, and documentation.
• Coordinate with upper management on project status, key milestones, risks, and changes to approved scope.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with the O&M team to minimise operational disruption during project execution.
• Conduct engineering site surveys for solar PV system installation.
• Review detailed design drawings and specifications; coordinate with designers on electrical, structural, and mechanical aspects of the solar PV system.
• Monitor engineering progress against approved budgets and forecasted schedules.
• Quality, Safety & Commissioning
• Ensure all parties adhere to established safety and QA/QC programmes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish QA/QC control and commissioning systems with complete documentation.
• Set up remote monitoring systems and conduct testing and commissioning of the solar PV system.
• Prepare and submit accurate, timely progress and status reports throughout the project.
• Lead risk assessments and actively manage project and business risks.
• Organise post‑mortem reviews to evaluate project outcomes, surface lessons learned, and recommend improvements for future projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in electrical engineering or equivalent (Preferably electrical engineering or working related to electrical)
• Working experience in construction field, TNB or Project management.
• Experience in handling the multi‑disciplinary scopes — including Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical works — will be considered an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project engineering or a related field, with a focus on solar energy projects. However, we encourage fresh graduates to apply.
• Strong technical knowledge of solar PV systems and related engineering standards.
• Proficient in project management tools and software, such as MS Project and AutoCAD.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Solarvest is Malaysia’s leading, largest, and award‑winning integrated solar provider, with over 10 years of expertise and a strong track record. As a trusted solar company in Malaysia, we have developed more than 2,000MW of ongoing and completed projects across 8 countries in the Asia Pacific region

Recognized as a top‑tier solar company, Solarvest continues to drive the growth of solar Malaysia, delivering innovative and reliable solar energy solutions that power businesses, communities, and a sustainable future.

Solarvest is Malaysia’s leading, largest, and award‑winning integrated solar provider, with over 10 years of expertise and a strong track record. As a trusted solar company in Malaysia, we have developed more than 2,000MW of ongoing and completed projects across 8 countries in the Asia Pacific region

Recognized as a top‑tier solar company, Solarvest continues to drive the growth of solar Malaysia, delivering innovative and reliable solar energy solutions that power businesses, communities, and a sustainable future.

Perks and benefits

• Medical Entitlement & Insurance Coverage
• Wellness Allowance
• Office Breakfast
• Office Parking Subsidy
• Career Development & Training Support
• Other Allowances and Incentives