Senior Power Generation Project Engineer - Data Centers

Cummins Inc; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. invites expressions of interest from experienced Project Engineers for an onsite with flexibility work model at our Malaysia office (Johor or KL).

The Project Engineer - Power Generation provides technical leadership and engineering execution for medium to large power generation / data center projects, working with customers, consultants, vendors and construction teams to meet performance, reliability and commissioning targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Power Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience in power generation / electrical engineering projects.
• Experience in data center, mission-critical, or high-availability infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on experience with gensets, switchgear, control systems, HV/LV systems.
• Exposure to site-based engineering, commissioning, and testing.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and engineering documentation.
• Willingness to travel and work on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for power generation and data centre projects.
• Review and coordinate designs, technical documents, drawings, and specifications, with a focus on operational reliability.
• Work closely with customers and suppliers to translate technical and commercial requirements into practical engineering solutions
• Support development of engineering delivery and commissioning plans aligned with data centre standards
• Identify and manage technical risks in line with project requirements, while proactively troubleshooting and resolving on-site engineering challenges
• Interface with customers, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers on technical matters
• Lead coordination with equipment vendors and suppliers to ensure solutions are optimized, compatible, and aligned to project goals
• Support construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities, with hands-on involvement in resolving site issues
• Monitor engineering deliverables, quality, and timelines
• Assist Project Managers with technical inputs for planning and execution
• Mentor junior engineers and support cross-project engineering activities
• Ensure compliance with Cummins standards, ISO 9001, ISO 31000, and safety requirements, while maintaining flexibility to adapt to engineering solutions to project realities

Skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Power Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Cummins Inc. invites expressions of interest from experienced Project Engineers for an onsite with flexibility work model at our Malaysia office (Johor or KL).

The Project Engineer - Power Generation provides technical leadership and engineering execution for medium to large power generation / data center projects, working with customers, consultants, vendors and construction teams to meet performance, reliability and commissioning targets.