Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Oil & Gas) - Central

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer specializing in the oil and gas sector. The ideal candidate will develop electrical designs for low and medium voltage systems and has a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include performing cable sizing, short circuit studies, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Familiarity with international electrical standards and engineering design tools is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in detailed electrical engineering, preferably with exposure to EPCC project execution.
• Strong knowledge of international electrical standards, codes, and best practices.
• Familiarity with compliance to local electrical design regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical designs for LV and MV systems.
• Perform cable sizing, single‑line diagram generation, load calculations.
• Conduct short circuit and grounding studies, and design cable layouts.

Skills

Electrical design

Communication skills

Knowledge of international standards

Engineering design tools (AutoCAD, ETAP)

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Oil & Gas) - Central

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a 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.

Candidates with the necessary qualifications are welcome to apply.