Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems & Electrical Design

MSR Green Energy Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MSR Green Energy Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead power systems and electrical design for renewable energy projects. Role includes detailed engineering, coordination, testing and site support for solar PV, BESS, substations and grid interconnection.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years in electrical engineering, strong design skills, and familiarity with Malaysian regulations and IEC standards. Willingness to travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of five years of relevant electrical experience.
• Experience in detailed electrical design, power systems, and substations.
• Knowledge of grid interconnection, generation, and EPCC projects.
• Familiarity with HV substations and transmission systems advantageous.
• Experience with solar PV, BESS, and TNB infrastructure advantageous.
• Knowledge of Malaysian electrical regulations and IEC standards.
• Experience in design, construction, testing and commissioning.
• Proficiency with ETAP or equivalent software.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for detailed drawings.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design and review of renewable energy projects and grid interconnection.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, and schematics.
• Review equipment specifications and vendor drawings.
• Perform power system studies and relay settings considerations.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, and site teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Assist in FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to standards development.

Skills

Electrical Design

Power Systems

Substations

Grid Interconnection

ETAP

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems & Electrical Design

Join the forefront of the renewable energy (“RE”) movement with MSR Green Energy Sdn. Bhd. (“MSR-GE”), a leading EPCC contractor dedicated to delivering sustainable and clean energy solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems & Electrical Design with strong experience in electrical engineering design, power systems, substations and grid interconnection, and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.

The successful candidate will support the Lead Electrical Engineer in the design, engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning of MSR-GE’s renewable energy projects. The role will involve detailed electrical engineering, technical coordination, design reviews and site support across utility-scale solar PV, BESS, substations and other grid-connected projects.

The role will be HQ-based with travel to project sites as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the electrical engineering design and review of renewable energy projects, substations and associated grid interconnection facilities
• Prepare and review detailed engineering calculations, drawings and design documentation, including Single Line Diagrams, Load Lists / Schedules, Cable Schedules and Cable Drum Schedules, Schematic and Interconnection Diagrams, Equipment Layouts, Cable Routing and Trench / Tray Layouts, and Earthing and Lightning Protection System layouts
• Prepare and review electrical equipment specifications, datasheets, technical requisitions and vendor drawings
• Perform and / or review power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination and relay settings using ETAP or equivalent software
• Support technical evaluations, vendor clarifications and procurement activities for electrical equipment and systems
• Coordinate electrical engineering activities with Project Managers, consultants, contractors, vendors and site teams
• Support liaison with TNB, Suruhanjaya Tenaga and other relevant utilities, authorities and stakeholders on electrical and grid interconnection matters
• Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable Malaysian regulations, utility requirements, IEC standards and other relevant local and international standards
• Review method statements, testing procedures, commissioning procedures and other technical documentation
• Support installation, testing, energisation and commissioning of electrical systems
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (“FATs”), Site Acceptance Tests (“SATs”), protection testing and other equipment testing where required
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical design, construction, testing and commissioning issues throughout the project lifecycle
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical input and engineering solutions
• Support project planning and ensure assigned engineering deliverables are completed in accordance with project schedules and requirements
• Review engineering deliverables prepared by junior engineers, designers and draughtspersons where required
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and technical personnel
• Support the development and continuous improvement of MSR-GE’s engineering standards, procedures and design practices
• Maintain high standards of engineering quality, safety and technical compliance across all project activities

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant electrical engineering experience
• Experience in detailed electrical engineering design, power systems, substations, grid interconnection, power generation, renewable energy or major EPCC projects
• Good knowledge of low and medium voltage electrical systems, protection, control and power distribution systems
• Experience with high-voltage substations and transmission systems will be highly advantageous
• Experience with utility-scale solar PV, BESS, substations, power plants or TNB infrastructure will be highly advantageous
• Good knowledge of Malaysian electrical regulations, TNB requirements and applicable IEC and international standards
• Demonstrable experience across electrical engineering design, construction, testing and commissioning
• Experience in power system studies, including load flow, short circuit and protection coordination
• Proficiency in ETAP or equivalent power system analysis software
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to prepare and review detailed engineering drawings
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple engineering deliverables and project priorities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with consultants, contractors, vendors, utilities and project teams
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior engineers and technical personnel will be an advantage
• A strong commitment to engineering quality, safety and professional standards
• Willingness to travel interstate and attend project sites as required