Senior Engineer - Design (Mechanical & Electrical)

GAMUDA BERHAD; Tenom; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamuda Berhad is seeking a Senior Engineer - Design (Mechanical & Electrical) to assist the Design Manager in overseeing all mechanical and electrical engineering activities for the Ulu Padas Hydroelectric Project. The role requires coordinating with design teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and delivering integrated solutions across HV/MV/LV power, buildings, and infrastructure systems.

The candidate will leverage AI productivity tools to streamline workflows, support construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years experience in HV, MV and LV power distribution and related systems.
• Experience in renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructures.
• Proactive in AI/digital tools adoption.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage the mechanical & electrical design lifecycle for detailed design and construction activities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant and cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure designs meet standards and owner specifications; collaborate with QA/QC.
• Oversee design drawings, reports, calculations and documents from EPCC consultants.
• Utilize AI tools to automate tasks and improve productivity.
• Adhere to Quality, Safety & Health & Environment policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Standards knowledge

Renewable energy

AI productivity tools

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Engineer - Design (Mechanical & Electrical)

Assist Design Manager in managing all mechanical & electrical engineering activities including design review, design coordination, design management, construction support, technical governance and stakeholder coordination to ensure successful delivery of Ulu Padas Hydroelectric Project.

Company description

Gamuda Berhad

Founded in 1976, Gamuda Berhad has grown into a regional engineering, property, and infrastructure leader. We're known for our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence, with a presence across Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom, India, Vietnam, Bahrain, and Qatar. Our digital transformation journey began five decades ago, exemplified by our early adoption during the Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (SMART) project. Renowned for pioneering iconic solutions like the Autonomous Tunnel Boring Machine (A-TBM), we continue to shape the infrastructure landscape with our vision: "Leading the region in breakthrough solutions."

Job Summary

Assist Design Manager in managing all mechanical & electrical engineering activities including design review, design coordination, design management, construction support, technical governance and stakeholder coordination to ensure successful delivery of Ulu Padas Hydroelectric Project.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Review and Management:

  - Review and manage the entire mechanical & electrical design lifecycle for detailed design and during construction activities.

  - Work with multidisciplinary design teams (engineer) to deliver compliant and cost effective solutions.

  - Review design calculations, schematics, and technical drawings for submission / issuance at the relevant stages of the project.

• Compliance & Standards:

  - Ensure designs meet local industry standards and project owner specification and requirements.

  - Collaborate with QA/QC teams to validate designs through testing and inspection.

• Design Coordination:

  - Work closely with teams of architect, civil & structure, BIM, QSHE, ESG, consultants and clients to integrate mechanical & electrical designs with the overall system.

  - Manage design timelines, coordination with various department to meet project design deliverables.

• Design Documents:

  - Oversee and review the preparation of design drawings, design reports, technical calculations, and other design documentation from EPCC consultants.

• Actively utilise AI tools to automate repetitive tasks and digitalise workflows, consistently identifying opportunities to improve daily productivity while participating in upskilling initiatives to advance AI capabilities.
• To comply and adhere to all matters pertaining to Quality, Safety & Health and Environment related to the job scope and work place as required by the Company.
• Any other duties that will be assigned from time to time by the Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Skills & Abilities

• Well-verse in relevant international and local authority standards & requirement.
• Experience in renewable energy projects & large-scale infrastructure projects such as HydroElectric Dam, Pump Storage, Solar Photovoltaic, HV Transmission, Water Treatment Plant and Flood Mitigation will be an added advantage
• Proactive mindset for digital experimentation and proficiency in applying AI productivity tools to streamline operations and enhance output quality.
• Hands-on experience with Google Workspace (GWS) tools is an added advantage.

Expected Minimum Years of Experience

Minimum 5 years working experience with strong engineering knowledge in HV, MV and LV power distribution, lighting design, diesel generator system, telecommunication and SCADA system and/or ACMV, Fire Protection System, Plumbing and Vertical Transportation.