Senior Design Engineer (Electrical Power Secondary Design)

JAC Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Design Engineer specializing in electrical power secondary design in Kuala Lumpur. This role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in secondary design for power systems. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and experience coordinating with multiple project teams. You'll be responsible for executing design proposals, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, and improving design cost-effectiveness. Join a well-established multinational company in the power transmission sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in secondary design for power systems.
• Experience working with TNB/ utility requirements is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute schematic and wiring design for various electrical projects.
• Coordinate with suppliers on design interface requirements.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge in medium-voltage protection

Problem solving ability

Strong communication skills

Attention to technical detail

Education

Degree in Electrical (Power) Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Senior Design Engineer (Electrical Power Secondary Design)

Our client is a well-established multinational company in the power transmission & distribution engineering sector is looking for a Senior Design Engineer with strong experience in secondary design, protection, and control systems. This role is ideal for candidates with a solid electrical power engineering background and experience supporting utility, industrial, and international substation projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute schematic and wiring design for utility, private, and overseas electrical projects.
• Perform design coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure design proposals comply with project scope, cost considerations, and technical specifications.
• Prepare and support design documentation for manufacturing, including punching guides.
• Coordinate with suppliers on design interface requirements and technical applications.
• Study and propose improvements for design cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct design test simulations for new design schemes.
• Evaluate first-batch implementation of new designs when required.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards and reporting procedures.
• Report any accident, near‑miss, or unsafe condition to management and recommend improvements.
• Use all required personal protective equipment provided.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Electrical (Power) Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in secondary design for power systems
• Strong technical knowledge in medium-voltage protection, control, and secondary design
• Good problem‑solving ability and attention to technical detail
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with multiple project teams.
• Strong communication skill, problem solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with TNB/ utility requirements is a strong advantage