Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Oil & Gas)

Agensi Pekerjaan Randstad Sdn Bhd - Professional; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to develop designs for LV and MV systems, conduct load calculations, and optimize electrical equipment packages. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, have at least 5 years of experience in electrical engineering with EPCC project exposure, and possess strong knowledge of international electrical standards. The position requires excellent communication skills and a willingness to travel. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in detailed electrical engineering, preferably with EPCC project execution.
• Strong knowledge of international electrical standards and codes.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical designs for LV and MV systems.
• Perform cable sizing, load calculations, and protection system design.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet project timelines.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Knowledge of electrical standards

Ability to ensure compliance

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Familiarity with ETAP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

About the Company

Our client specializes in turnkey EPCC projects for the oil & gas, power generation, and process industries, with a strong emphasis on natural gas applications, as well as transmission and distribution networks.

About the Job

• Develop detailed electrical designs for LV and MV systems (e.g., 110/115V, 220/230V, 400/440V, 6.6kV).
• Perform cable sizing, single-line diagram (SLD) generation, load calculations, and protection system design.
• Conduct short circuit and grounding studies, design cable layouts, schematic diagrams, and lighting protection systems.
• Engineer and optimize electrical equipment packages, including transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS, and power distribution systems.
• Execute technical bid evaluations, system studies, and vendor clarifications.
• Enhance internal engineering workflows with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, clients, and vendors to meet project timelines and deliverables.
• Support site activities, including factory acceptance testing, fabrication site inspections, and commissioning.
• Maintain comprehensive engineering documentation and uphold compliance with international standards (e.g., IEC, ANSI, IEEE, ISA, API, NEMA, CSA, UL).
• Report to the Local Engineering Manager and Project Manager.

Skills / Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or any related field.
• Minimum 5 years in detailed electrical engineering, preferably with exposure to EPCC project execution.
• Strong knowledge of international electrical standards, codes, and best practices.
• Ability to ensure compliance with local electrical design regulations.
• Familiarity with engineering design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, ETAP).
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally as required.

The above is just a guideline about the position. Candidates with the necessary qualifications are welcome to apply.

Please apply through this advertisement for a smooth application to register your interest.

*Due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.