Solarvest

Project Engineer (High Voltage - Solar Farm)

Solarvest  •  Petaling Jaya, MY (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

The Project Engineer (HV) will be responsible for supporting the design review, technical compliance, and site execution of high-voltage (132kV–275kV) grid interconnection infrastructure for utility-scale solar farms. The role focuses on ensuring TNB standards are met throughout the engineering and implementation phases. The engineer will collaborate closely with internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and TNB to support energization and commissioning activities.

  • Assist in the execution and monitoring of high-voltage (HV) infrastructure works including substations, switchyards, transmission lines, and SCADA integration.
  • Support the preparation and review of technical documentation including method statements, inspection checklists, testing plans, and outage requests.
  • Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors on HV equipment delivery, installation, and quality checks.
  • Ensure construction works comply with TNB standards and engineering approvals, including reference to the Interconnection Code, Protection Guidelines, and IEC standards (especially IEC 61850).
  • Participate in site inspections and testing with TNB, contractors, and internal teams.
  • Support the integration of protection systems and SCADA/RTU equipment with TNB’s grid control systems.
  • Maintain project documentation and reports for TNB submission, including pre-energization documents.
  • Liaise with the Project Manager on daily work status and escalate technical issues requiring resolution.

Requirements

  • Education level: Bachelor’s Degree
  • Field of study: Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related fields
  • Working Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in high-voltage infrastructure projects, preferably in utility-scale solar farms or TNB-related works.
  • Mandatory: Candidate must have hands-on involvement in projects requiring TNB submission, site supervision, energization procedures.
  • Language: Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin/Cantonese is an advantage.
  • Willing to travel and work at project sites across Malaysia.
Solarvest

About Solarvest

Solarvest is a clean energy expert with a multi-national presence across Asia-Pacific in 8 countries. The Malaysia-founded company started as a one-stop solar photovoltaic system solution provider for residential, commercial & industrial, and utility-scale solar farms. Today, Solarvest has accumulated renewable energy portfolio of over 1,200MW (on-going and completed). The company is currently venturing into other clean energy solutions including, among others, hydrogen, battery storage, data center, energy efficiency, low-carbon mobility, and renewable energy certificates.

Solarvest is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Petaling Jaya, MY
Year Founded
2012
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