Senior Solar Design Engineer: Lead Designs & BOMs

TERA; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia in Subang Jaya is seeking an experienced Lead Solar PV Design Engineer to oversee site visits with Business Development and Project Engineering teams, review designs and BOMs, and ensure alignment with project objectives.

You will optimize designs for cost, provide technical justification, ensure compliance with regulations, and drive on-time delivery of design documents while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• At least 5-6 years of experience in solar PV design or related engineering work.
• Experience in preparing project management documentation.
• Knowledge and experience in preparing system related documentation Software & Tools: MS Word, MS Excel MS Visio, AUTOCAD, Helios, PVsyst or equivalent.
• Experience & understanding of Health, Safety and Occupational (HSO) will be added advantage.
• Must be able to meet work deadlines as per required.
• Ability to start work immediately / within short notice period would be added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Attend site visits together with Business Development & Project Engineer upon order intake.
• Review, validate, and approve project designs, engineering concepts, and detailed BOM, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project objectives.
• Ensure all designs are optimized for cost efficiency while maintaining performance, quality, and long-term reliability.
• Provide technical justification and engineering rationale for design decisions, including value engineering proposals where applicable.
• Ensure all engineering designs and drawings comply with relevant local regulations, industry standards, and internal engineering guidelines.
• Oversee and ensure timely delivery of all design documents and drawings in accordance with project schedules and milestones.
• Validate and approve final BOM quantities to ensure accuracy and alignment with procurement and project needs.
• Meet and discuss with Business Development & Project Engineer on the Engineering Design, finalize and ensure all scopes & details are covered/ included.
• Attend Kick Off Meeting (KOM) and notify Purchaser (F & A) on solar panels & inverters model & quantity; BOM List Quantity and Subcon Cost for purchase planning during KOM.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers by providing technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback, while promoting engineering best practices, quality standards, and continuous improvement.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the superior.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Advanced / Higher Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Professional Degree in Engineering

Tools

AUTOCAD

Helios

PVsyst

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Visio

Job description

Jora Malaysia in Subang Jaya is seeking an experienced Lead Solar PV Design Engineer to oversee site visits with Business Development and Project Engineering teams, review designs and BOMs, and ensure alignment with project objectives.

You will optimize designs for cost, provide technical justification, ensure compliance with regulations, and drive on-time delivery of design documents while mentoring junior engineers.