Senior Electrical Project Engineer

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

Job summary

Haskell APAC is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer in Malaysia to deliver complete engineering and design solutions for construction and manufacturing projects. You will lead design delivery, coordinate with staff, and ensure accurate, code-compliant construction documents for complex projects.

You will collaborate with senior engineers to mentor the team, manage project scope and budgets, and apply NFPA/UL/ASHRAE standards throughout the design process to meet client requirements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture or Engineering degree required.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design delivery, ensuring complete and accurate construction documents, models and specifications.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Architecture or Engineering

NCARB or ABET accreditation preferred

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Are you ready to move your career forward and start the BEST job of your life? Haskell is committed to providing you with the resources to help you grow and discover your potential. We promote an environment that encourages innovative ideas and allows you to develop the best “how” to get the job done.

Join Haskell's dynamic Construction & Manufacturing Team and embark on a career journey like no other. We're dedicated to nurturing your growth and empowering you to reach your full potential. With a focus on innovation and skill development, we're committed to providing you with the tools and support you need to excel.

Scope of Position

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Project Engineer, whose primary responsibility is to provide complete engineering and design solutions for assigned projects. The role will utilize assigned design staff to complete project deliverables, while working with senior design staff to continue to develop their understanding of engineering and the project delivery process.

Responsibilities include, client communication, construction administration and other various engineering, design and drafting tasks utilizing the applicable drafting software to accommodate the project schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design delivery, ensuring complete and accurate construction documents, models and specifications.
• Applies knowledge of building systems and relevant NFPA, UL, ASHRAE and building codes during conceptual design.
• Supports conceptual design by assisting the Lead/Senior Associate in determining building requirements and selecting suitable systems with facility owners, seeking guidance for special occupancies.
• Develops conceptual lighting and power designs, including controls, distribution, grounding, lightning protection, emergency and standby systems, and equipment connections, supported by calculations and coordination studies for code compliance.
• Develops conceptual fire alarm designs, including smoke detection, initiation and indicating device layouts, and system interconnections.
• Develops conceptual telecommunications, security, paging and intercommunication designs, including infrastructure, card access, CCTV and intrusion detection, in line with functional requirements and applicable EIA/TIA standards.
• Ensures that there are complete and accurate construction documents
• Effectively execute inter-discipline and intra-discipline review and coordination efforts
• Performs Design Analysis of proposed and potential systems to present Value Engineering options to the facility owner for their consideration for the incorporation into the project.
• Manage project deliverables, schedules and design budgets, including identifying scope changes and additional fee requirements.
• Provide construction support through RFI responses, shop drawing and submittal reviews, field observations and drawing updates.
• Supervise and mentor assigned team members to maintain design quality and support professional development.
• Works with Design/Engineering Managers to ensure that project schedule will be met and complete documents are provided for each submission.
• Develops project within provided design budget and advises additional design fees when scope is expanded.
• Manages and monitors work performed by all assigned staff across multiple projects
• Understanding of the construction project execution process and performs field observations and reports.
• Performs shop drawing and submittal reviews
• Maintains required licensing CEUs by proactively seeking training to expand knowledge
• Provides coaching/mentoring of assigned staff promoting individual growth and engages the entire electrical team, working with all team members.
• Flexible and willing to quickly move between projects as needed to assist in meeting overall project schedules

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Architecture or Engineering degree required.
• Degree from an accredited curriculum (NCARB or ABET) preferred, plus 8-10 years of industry related experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

How you will succeed in this role

• Communicate clearly and openly — share ideas, progress, and concerns in a timely manner; listen actively and ask thoughtful questions.
• Stay curious and take initiative — seek to understand how systems work, explore the details behind a problem, and look for ways to improve outcomes.
• Take ownership — deliver accurate and well-organized work, manage commitments responsibly, and raise risks early when clarification or support is needed.
• Solve problems thoughtfully — analyze issues systematically, consider practical alternatives, and work with others to reach sound solutions.
• Collaborate effectively — work respectfully with colleagues, clients, vendors, and site teams across different disciplines.
• Commit to quality and safety — take pride in reliable, buildable designs and uphold high standards of safety and professionalism.

You will work in a supportive engineering environment where you can learn from experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful industrial projects, and develop both your technical and professional capabilities.

We believe strong engineers combine technical rigor with curiosity, communication, teamwork, and personal ownership. If you are ready to build a career in industrial process design and make a tangible contribution from day one, we would like to hear from you.