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Solar Project Engineer

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This job is for a Solar Project Engineer who will plan and oversee solar projects, ensuring safety and quality. You might like this job because it lets you innovate in renewable energy while collaborating with diverse teams to make a real impact!

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Menara Maxis, Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

Are you ready to get ahead in your career?

  • We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
  • We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
  • Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
  • To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?​

This role will be responsible for driving Solar PV projects and will be required to ensure comprehensive planning, timely and cost-effective delivery, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards. This involves overseeing engineering, installation, and commissioning, and coordinating with installers and customers throughout all project stages, from design to post-installation.

Key Accountabilities

Project Planning & Compliance

  • Review of all engineering documents, including Technical Proposals, PV layouts, and SLDs, to ensure full alignment with project requirements and Maxis's standards.

  • Collaborate with Maxis HSE to review and approve Method of Statements and lifting plans, ensuring all site activities strictly adhere to Maxis HSE policies and OSHA regulations.

  • Ensure that all PV system designs and installations comply with MS/IEC standards, manufacturer guidelines, and local authority requirements (SEDA, ST, TNB).

Project Execution & Management

  • Develop comprehensive project execution plans for each C&I project, including schedules, Method Statements, and installer details, from kick-off through to final handover.

  • Supervise on-site PV installation, testing, and commissioning activities, ensuring they conform to approved designs and methodologies.

  • Act as the primary point of contact for customers on all project-related matters, including progress updates, execution plans, and site coordination.

  • Monitor site progress and prepare daily progress reports for internal and external submissions, ensure that project implementation is according to plan.

  • Manage all liaison with regulatory bodies such as ST and TNB to secure necessary project approvals and facilitate inspections.

Project Closure & Continuous Improvement

  • Compile and manage all project documentation, including installation reports, T&C records, and as-built drawings, ensuring a complete file for handover.

  • Coordinate the final project handover process with the customer, securing formal acknowledgment of completion.

  • Lead post-project reviews to identify key learnings and provide actionable feedback for continuous improvement in processes and execution.

  • Manage customer engagement and coordinate with installers to ensure effective and timely support for all post-installation activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Renewable Energy, or related discipline.

  • SEDA GCPV Design certification is an added advantage.

  • 2–5 years of experience in solar PV design and project engineering.

  • Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

  • Possess strong coordination and communication skills.

  • Hands-on experience in installation, testing, and commissioning is an added advantage.

  • Familiarity with MS 1837, MS 2692, OSHA Act, ST guidelines, and TNB requirements.

  • Comfortable working in an on-site environment and willing to travel to project locations

  • Language: English and Bahasa Malaysia

What’s next?

  • Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
  • Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

Maxis values diverse voices & people. We hire and reward our employees based on capability & performance — regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality or physical ability.


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Company Benefits

Proactive culture

Work with cross-functional teams that are proactive, collaborative, and result-oriented!

Global exposure

Together, we strive to impact communities nationwide through strategic CSR offerings.

Professional growth

Expand and apply your experience in product development, while building new skills and knowledge in other areas!


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We are the leading integrated telco in Malaysia, connecting people and businesses to a world of possibilities. Tomorrow Begins Today as we make aspiration achievable today with reliable connectivity and a simple experience.    We deeply believe that the key element to our success has always been our people. To realise our shared vision to be the leading integrated telco in Malaysia, we have embedded...
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