Senior Engineer (Solar)

Job Scope

• System Design & Engineering: Lead the design and engineering of commercial, industrial, or utility-scale (including Large Scale Solar, LSS) solar PV systems, including layout, electrical design, and wiring schematics, aligned with TNB/SESB/SEB grid requirements.
• Technical Leadership: Review and approve technical drawings, calculations, and simulations (using PVsyst, AutoCAD, Helioscope, or PVsol) prepared by junior engineers.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure designs comply with the Guidelines for Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (Solar ATAP), Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga) technical guidelines, TNB grid interconnection standards, relevant Malaysian Standards (MS IEC), and requirements under the Electricity Supply Act 1990.
• Grid Connection & Regulatory Liaison: Manage or oversee Connection Assessment Study (CAS) and Connection Confirmation Check (CCC) processes with TNB, including submissions via TNB's Generation Connection Management System (GCMS) for Power System Study (PSS) assessments where applicable.
• Project Execution Support: Collaborate with procurement, project management, and construction teams to resolve technical site issues during installation and commissioning.
• R&D and Innovation: Evaluate new solar technologies, inverter types (including inverters with SCTC / fault-current-mitigation approval), BESS integration, and mounting systems to improve plant efficiency and reduce costs.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related field, recognised by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
• Experience: 5–8+ years of professional experience in solar PV engineering, with a strong portfolio of completed C&I or utility-scale projects in Malaysia or the region.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of solar design software (PVsyst, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Helioscope) and grid-tie/hybrid systems.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of Suruhanjaya Tenaga (Energy Commission) technical guidelines, TNB grid interconnection and PV connection guidebooks, Solar ATAP requirements, and local permitting processes (CCC/CAS, CF applications, Bomba and local authority approvals where relevant).
• Certifications:

– Professional Engineer (Ir.) registration with BEM

– Competency from SEDA Malaysia Grid-Connected Photovoltaic (GCPV) Systems Design Course

– Valid CIDB Green Card (Construction Personnel Card)

– Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) membership is a plus

– NABCEP or equivalent international solar certification is a bonus

– Registered Electrical Energy Manager (REEM) with the Energy Commission is a plus for roles touching energy management/audit scope.

• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to manage cross-functional teams and liaise with clients, TNB, SEDA, and regulatory bodies.
• Willingness to travel

Pay: RM8,000.00 - RM10,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Professional development

Work Location: In person