Residential Solar Project Engineer: PM & Development

Solarvest; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Solarvest is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team in Penang, with a focus on residential solar PV design and on-site project delivery. You will conduct site surveys, plan interconnections, and coordinate with authorities while overseeing subcontractors and ensuring safety on site.

Responsibilities include system design across electrical, structural, and mechanical aspects, milestone tracking, and documentation for integration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Preferably 1 year of experience in electrical installations or construction.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office; MS Project and ERP add advantage.
• Customer-oriented, independent with reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering site surveys to plan equipment and interconnection locations, including connections to the existing electrical system.
• Design Residential Solar PV systems, covering electrical, structural, and mechanical aspects.
• Manage subcontractors, ensuring work quality, adherence to schedules, scope compliance, enforce best practices and safety procedures on-site.
• Monitor project milestones to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery. Coordinate approvals and documentation for solar PV system integration.
• Liaise with TNB, consulting firms, and local authorities for licensing, meter installation, and grid interconnection.
• Set up remote monitoring systems, perform Testing & Commissioning (T&C) and guide customer on system monitoring check.
• Monitor system performance and prepare internal handover to O&M, support O&M during Defect Liability Period (DLP) for electrical breakdowns, diagnosing faults, and implementing corrective actions.
• Submit technical reports for subcontractor retention claims, manufacturing defects, or insurance claim (EAR/WC).
• Improve installation designs/procedures to prevent recurring faults.
• Provide weekly reports on project progress, scheduling, and critical issues (e.g., delays, material shortages).

Skills

Customer oriented

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

ERP System

Job description

Solarvest is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team in Penang, with a focus on residential solar PV design and on-site project delivery. You will conduct site surveys, plan interconnections, and coordinate with authorities while overseeing subcontractors and ensuring safety on site.

Responsibilities include system design across electrical, structural, and mechanical aspects, milestone tracking, and documentation for integration.