Project Planning Engineer, Electrical Management

Port of Tanjung Pelepas; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Planning Engineer to oversee the planning and scheduling of electrical projects. This role is crucial for ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget, requiring collaboration with various teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in electrical engineering, project coordination, and risk management. With a focus on mentoring junior staff and effective communication, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant projects in the port and renewable energy sectors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project coordination in the construction or renewable energy sectors.
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills for junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project schedules and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Project Coordination

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Planning Engineer is responsible for the effective planning, scheduling, and monitoring of electrical projects. This role ensures timely completion of projects by coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams. The engineer must understand project scope, timelines, resources, and cost control while applying knowledge of electrical systems and equipment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Consult and support Project Managers with baseline schedule development, forecast to complete, risk management and opportunities for improvement in an efficient and timely manner.
2. Collaborate with other Divisions such as Operations, Projects, Supply Chain, HSSE, HCM and external stakeholders (including regulatory bodies suppliers) design consultants, third party inspector and vendors as required to integrate all time, cost and scope to support monitoring of project progress.
3. Collaborate with electrical engineers/Consultant/Grid Power Provider to understand technical drawings and specifications (e.g., SLDs, SCADA layouts, grid interconnection plans).
4. Prepare technical documentation, reports, and Investment proposals. Review technical proposals from consultants and contractors to ensure alignment with project objectives.
5. Prepare and participate in client and stakeholder meetings, presenting schedule updates and potential delays.
6. Ensure the Contractor's work processes comply with the QA requirements from the award of the Contract to handover.
7. Manages subordinates, defines roles and performance metrics, identifies skills gaps and development needs, monitors performance, provides feedback, coaching and counselling, to build competence and reinforce improvements.
8. Coordinate with procurement for timely delivery of necessary materials
9. Conduct schedule risk assessments for weather delays, permitting issues, or electrical interconnection delays and Evaluate impact of change orders and design revisions on project timeline. Propose mitigation strategies and alternative plans. Evaluate the impact of scope changes, variation orders, and delays on project schedules.
10. To perform any other duties as directed by the superior from time to time.

REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years or more hands-on experience in project coordination/Mega Construction /Port Industry/Renewable Energy or planner roles
• Well-structured work approach, able to coordinate and manage multiple projects and follow up thoroughly until the desired outcomes are reached.
• Strong mentoring, training, and coaching to junior colleagues.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Good communication skills and ability to organize matters practically with the help of the other team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Malay.