Senior Electrical Engineer - Infra & Transport Solutions

Arup; George Town; Remote; MYR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup’s Infra MEP team in Penang seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for major infrastructure projects across Malaysia and the region, focusing on airports, rail and transport developments. You will provide technical leadership, design management, and project delivery while mentoring junior engineers within a multidisciplinary team.

Join a collaborative global firm delivering design, tender, construction and handover across complex programs; you will shape solutions,

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or progress toward professional accreditation.
• At least 8 years of electrical design experience in an engineering consultancy, including building services and infrastructure.
• Strong technical expertise in electrical building services and infrastructure systems for multidisciplinary developments (airports, rail, tunnels, etc.).
• Experience coordinating across disciplines, leading technical discussions, and engaging with clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership, mentoring and report-writing skills; BIM/digital delivery awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of electrical engineering packages across all project phases from concept to handover.
• Provide technical expertise across LV/MV/HV distribution, standby power, UPS, lighting, earthing, lighting protection, ELV, ICT, security, vertical transport and utility infra.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, authorities and stakeholders for successful project outcomes.
• Manage deliverables, technical reviews, design programmes, risks, budgets, quality requirements and client expectations; support project managers and directors.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement and regional collaboration on major infrastructure projects.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Client coordination

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM

Job description

Arup’s Infra MEP team in Penang seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for major infrastructure projects across Malaysia and the region, focusing on airports, rail and transport developments. You will provide technical leadership, design management, and project delivery while mentoring junior engineers within a multidisciplinary team.

Join a collaborative global firm delivering design, tender, construction and handover across complex programs; you will shape solutions,