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Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer

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Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Country
Malaysia
Contract type
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
Market
Built environment
Discipline
Electrical, Consultancy, Building services
Job ref
3796
Recruiter contact
Shing Ying Low
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Great opportunity for a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to join an international multi-disciplinary engineering firm who wants to operate at the forefront of their profession. 

 

  • As a SME broaden out your responsibilities and areas of focus to make a bigger impact. 

  • Be part of a truly multi-sector, multi-disciplinary organisation with an integrated approach. 

  • Join us as we embark on an exciting year ahead and play a key role in our growth. 

 

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. We are a leading consultancy within Malaysia and due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Buildings sector.  
 
As a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer, you will be experienced in the design and specification of electrical services within buildings but also keen to expand your remit. You will be technically strong, commercially astute with a keen desire to operate at the forefront of your profession. You’ll embrace change, operate in an agile manner and bring an entrepreneurial approach to your work.   
 
Our team of engineers provide mechanical and electrical design and project manage building services works. You’ll be part of a dynamic and progressive team who is looking to continue to work on some of the most iconic, interesting and innovative projects ensuring they have a long lasting positive social impact. We are committed to the highest standards of service, focused on strong client relationships and exceptional project outcomes. We are passionate about integrated design which creates the best possible project outcomes.

 

The Opportunity

  • Design development of Electrical Services (LV & ELV) in various stage of building and/or other projects, including tender, conceptual and detail design stages; contract documentation, authority submissions, contract administration, attending site meetings. 

  • Providing design calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications. 

  • Hands on electrical services design for a range of projects and able to operate as an electrical services designer role for medium and large-scale projects. 

  • To assist reviewing and preparation of general and specifications or project, review contractor’s shop drawing and alternative design proposal. 

  • Liaise with other discipline designers to resolve design development. 

  • Supporting the firm’s compliance in maintaining ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 requirement. 

  • Delivery of projects and ensure that technical deliverables are on-time and within budget 

  • Play an active role contributing to technical excellence in our Electrical Practice. 

  • Opportunity to develop further as a leader and as a subject matter specialist. Lead and mentor graduate/junior engineers. 

 

Key requirements (certain qualifications, accreditations, software experience etc) 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and or related field. 

  • 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering/building services industry in a consulting firm essential. Candidates with more years of experience may be considered for a more senior-level position within the team.    

  • Working towards professional or chartered engineering status. 

  • Understanding of local regulatory and code requirements. 

  • Motivated and enthusiastic with a growth mindset. 

  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate complex issues and concepts clearly, succinctly and with influence. 

  • Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills. 

  • A strong digital solutions drive with an interest and enthusiasm for sustainability. 

  • Commercially astute with good client facing acumen who is open to new ideas and innovation. 

 

In return, we offer you the opportunity to learn and grow by working alongside highly regarded professionals and a team of global specialists. You will have the opportunity make a real impact through interesting work on projects that matter at a values-driven and employee-owned organisation. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

 

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.