Senior Electrical Engineer

Zohorecruit; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with extensive HV design experience, focusing on data centre substations. You will lead HV substation projects, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure grid connection compliance.

The role requires strong technical reporting and client liaison across international teams. Candidates should have 5+ years in HV electrical design, familiarity with data centre infrastructure, and experience with renewables is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in high voltage electrical engineering design.
• Experience with data centre electrical infrastructure desirable.
• Experience in renewable energy projects (e.g., wind farm, solar) considered favourably.
• Prior involvement in grid connection studies and utility liaison preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver HV substation design for data centre and related infrastructure projects, including primary plant and layouts.
• Design and review transmission line elements where required.
• Conduct or oversee load flow, fault level, and protection coordination studies.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports to a high standard.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure design integration.
• Support grid connection processes and utility requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensure designs comply with electrical standards and safety requirements.
• Contribute to the growth of HV engineering capability within the business.

Skills

HV substation design

Data centre infrastructure

Grid connection studies

Transmission line design

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSCAD

DIgSILENT

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

• Country Malaysia

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with a strong background in High Voltage (HV) design to join a growing engineering design team. This role will focus primarily on data centre substation design, with exposure to broader infrastructure and energy projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HV engineer who wants to work on technically challenging projects within a specialist, design-to-commissioning engineering environment, as part of a team currently expanding its capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver HV substation design for data centre and related infrastructure projects, including primary plant (transformers, switchgear, busbars) and associated layouts
  
• Design and review transmission line elements where required
  
• Conduct or oversee technical studies including load flow, fault level, and protection coordination studies
  
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports to a high standard
  
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, civil, controls) to ensure design integration
  
• Support grid connection processes and compliance with relevant grid codes and utility requirements
  
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers within the team
  
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant electrical standards, codes, and safety requirements
  
• Contribute to the growth of the HV engineering capability within the business
  

Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in high voltage electrical engineering design
  
• Experience with data centre electrical infrastructure highly desirable
  
• Experience in renewable energy projects (e.g., wind farm, solar) will also be considered favourably
  
• Prior involvement in grid connection studies and utility liaison preferred
  

Technical Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of HV systems (33kV and above; transmission-level experience preferred)
  
• Proficiency with relevant design and power systems analysis software (e.g., ETAP, PSCAD, DIgSILENT, AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent)
  
• Solid understanding of applicable electrical design standards and codes
  
• Strong technical report writing and documentation skills
  

Other Requirements:

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
  
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across international teams
  
• Open to candidates of all backgrounds; this role is open for all races