Senior Electrical Engineer - HV

Randstad Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to act as a core technical authority for our power projects. You will lead development and evaluation of EHV, HV, and MV substation and network designs, ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards.

Reporting to the directors, you will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with clients and utility providers, and drive continuous improvement in design processes and templates across projects.

Qualifications

  • Malaysian citizen with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in electrical power engineering, with strong practical expertise in HV systems, substations, grid connections, and power system studies.
  • Registered with BEM as at least a Graduate Engineer in the Electrical discipline (Professional Engineer status is highly advantageous).
  • Proven track record in the design, engineering, and technical review of HV/MV systems and associated equipment.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD.
  • Previous exposure to TNB or other major utility-related projects is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Execute, coordinate, and review complex substation designs, engineering calculations, technical drawings, specifications, and reports.
  • Provide expert technical guidance to engineers and Project Managers regarding design approaches, assumptions, and the interpretation of technical requirements.
  • Participate actively in technical coordination and troubleshooting with clients, utility providers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
  • Support comprehensive project lifecycles, including tender submissions, technical proposals, site investigations, testing, and commissioning activities.
  • Drive the continuous improvement of in-house engineering practices, design templates, technical references, and quality-checking processes.

Skills

HV systems
Substations
Power engineering
AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Power Engineering specialization

Tools

AutoCAD Software

Job description

about the company

We are a recognized engineering consultancy specializing in electrical power systems, high-voltage (HV) infrastructure, and major utility projects. With a strong track record of delivering complex substation, network design, and grid connection solutions, we work closely with prominent clients, national utility providers, and leading contractors across Malaysia to deliver technically robust engineering solutions.


about the job

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will serve as a core technical authority for our power engineering projects. You will take the lead in developing and evaluating EHV, HV, and MV substation and network designs, ensuring all deliverables meet rigorous technical and safety standards.


Key Responsibilities


  • Execute, coordinate, and review complex substation designs, engineering calculations, technical drawings, specifications, and reports.

  • Provide expert technical guidance to engineers and Project Managers regarding design approaches, assumptions, and the interpretation of technical requirements.

  • Participate actively in technical coordination and troubleshooting with clients, utility providers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.

  • Support comprehensive project lifecycles, including tender submissions, technical proposals, site investigations, testing, and commissioning activities.

  • Drive the continuous improvement of in-house engineering practices, design templates, technical references, and quality-checking processes.


Key Requirements


  • Malaysian citizen with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in electrical power engineering, with strong practical expertise in HV systems, substations, grid connections, and power system studies.

  • Registered with BEM as at least a Graduate Engineer in the Electrical discipline (Professional Engineer status is highly advantageous).

  • Proven track record in the design, engineering, and technical review of HV/MV systems and associated equipment.

  • Proficient in AutoCAD.

  • Previous exposure to TNB or other major utility-related projects is a distinct advantage.


about the manager/team

You will report directly to the company directors, acting as a trusted advisor who recommends critical engineering solutions and handles significant technical escalations. In this senior capacity, you will not only collaborate closely with Project Managers to drive project success but also take on a vital mentorship role. You will actively guide and support junior engineers and designers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and maintaining consistency in engineering practices across the team.


The above is just a guideline about the position.


skills

no additional skills required


qualifications

no additional qualifications required


education

Bachelor Degree

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