Role Overview
The Project Engineer drives the end-to-end delivery of solar PV projects — from confirmation through commissioning — ensuring they are executed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Management & Execution
- Lead the full project lifecycle from project award to handover, covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC)
- Prepare and manage project estimates, budgets, schedules, and execution plans; monitor progress against both financial and timeline targets
- Coordinate with project supervisors, consultants, main contractors, subcontractors, and inter-departmental teams to ensure aligned delivery
- Manage material procurement and subcontracting activities through the ERP system
- Stakeholder & Authority Management
- Liaise with TNB HQ, local authorities, and consulting firms on grid interconnection, meter installation, licensing, and documentation
- Coordinate with upper management on project status, key milestones, risks, and changes to approved scope
- Establish and maintain working relationships with the O&M team to minimise operational disruption during project execution
- Engineering & Design
- Conduct engineering site surveys for solar PV system installation
- Review detailed design drawings and specifications; coordinate with designers on electrical, structural, and mechanical aspects of the solar PV system
- Monitor engineering progress against approved budgets and forecasted schedules
- Quality, Safety & Commissioning
- Ensure all parties adhere to established safety and QA/QC programmes throughout the project lifecycle
- Establish QA/QC control and commissioning systems with complete documentation
- Set up remote monitoring systems and conduct testing and commissioning of the solar PV system
- Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Prepare and submit accurate, timely progress and status reports throughout the project
- Lead risk assessments and actively manage project and business risks
- Organise post-mortem reviews to evaluate project outcomes, surface lessons learned, and recommend improvements for future projects
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in electrical engineering or equivalent (Preferably electrical engineering or working related to electrical)
- Working experience in construction field, TNB or Project management
- Experience in handling the multi-disciplinary scopes — including Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical works — will be considered an added advantage.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in project engineering or a related field, with a focus on solar energy projects. However, we encourage fresh graduates to apply.
- Strong technical knowledge of solar PV systems and related engineering standards
- Proficient in project management tools and software, such as MS Project and AutoCAD
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
