Lead Electrical Engineer

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Lead Electrical Engineer managing the delivery of electrical engineering scopes. Join a major project team supporting a Malaysia based development with technical leadership and project oversight.

Posted 4/20/2026full-time🇲🇾 MalaysiaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

responsible for the safe, high-quality, and schedule-driven delivery of electrical engineering scopes across all project phases.
provide technical leadership and project oversight, coordinating closely with EPC contractors, multidisciplinary engineering teams, and key stakeholders to ensure designs and deliverables align with project requirements.
ensure outcomes meet approved designs, specifications, budgets, schedules, and applicable Owner and regulatory standards while managing technical risk and supporting efficient project execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experience in LNG / Refinery / Petrochemical/Chemical/Power/Pharmaceutical Plant Projects.
Knowledge of electrical power systems, conversant with international codes and standards of electrical power systems.
Familiar with PC based softwares for electrical system studies/calculations such as ETAP, SKM etc…
Self-motivated, self-reliant, energetic, taking proactive measure etc. are desired.
Able to lead, motivate & guide team comprising of Engineers & Designer.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Malaysia
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical engineeringelectrical power systemsproject oversighttechnical leadershipdesign specificationsbudget managementschedule managementtechnical risk managementproject execution

Soft Skills

self-motivatedself-reliantenergeticproactiveleadershipteam motivationguidance

Certifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering