Senior Design & Costing Engineer

TERA; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TERA is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering professional to lead solar PV design efforts. You will review designs, validate BOMs, and ensure technical alignment with project objectives.

The role requires cost-conscious engineering with a focus on long-term reliability. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with BD and Project Engineers, and ensure timely delivery of design documents and compliance with local regulations.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of experience in solar PV design or related engineering work.
• Diploma or higher in Engineering (Bachelor's or professional degree preferred).
• Experience in preparing project management documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee site visits with Business Development & Project Engineer during order intake.
• Review/validate/approve designs, engineering concepts, and BOMs for accuracy and alignment with objectives.
• Ensure designs are cost-efficient while maintaining performance, quality, and reliability.
• Provide technical justification for design decisions and value engineering proposals.

Skills

Solar PV design

Project engineering

BOM management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Diploma / Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Helios

PVsyst

MS Visio

Job description

• Lead and oversee Attend site visits together with Business Development & Project Engineer upon order intake.
• Review, validate, and approve project designs, engineering concepts, and detailed Bills of Material (BOM), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project objectives.
• Ensure all designs are optimized for cost efficiency while maintaining performance, quality, and long-term reliability.
• Provide technical justification and engineering rationale for design decisions, including value engineering proposals where applicable.
• Ensure all engineering designs and drawings comply with relevant local regulations, industry standards, and internal engineering guidelines.
• Oversee and ensure timely delivery of all design documents and drawings in accordance with project schedules and milestones.
• Validate and approve final BOM quantities to ensure accuracy and alignment with procurement and project needs.
• Obtain proposed subcon company and compared cost from Project Engineer.
• Meet and discuss with Business Development & Project Engineer on the Engineering Design, finalize and ensure all scopes & details are covered/ included.
• Attend Kick Off Meeting (KOM) and notify Purchaser (F & A) on solar panels & inverters model & quantity; BOM List Quantity and Subcon Cost for purchase planning during KOM.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers by providing technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback, while promoting engineering best practices, quality standards, and continuous improvement.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the superior.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• At least 5-6 years of experience in solar PV design or related engineering work.
• At least Diploma, Advanced / Higher / Graduate Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Professional Degree in Engineering.
• Experience in preparing project management documentation.
• Knowledge and experience in preparing system related documentation Software & Tools: MS Word, MS Excel MS Visio, AUTOCAD, Helios, PVsyst or equivalent.
• Experience & understanding of Health, Safety and Occupational (HSO) will be added advantage.
• Must be able to meet work deadlines as per required.
• Ability to start work immediately / within short notice period would be added advantage.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATE WILL BE NOTIFIED