Project Engineer (Engineering Manager)

About the job

As part of the development of the Chereh Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FPV) Project in Malaysia, Masdar is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Engineer to join the project delivery team. The Chereh Project is a landmark renewable energy initiative that will harness solar energy through floating photovoltaic technology deployed on the Chereh Dam reservoir, supporting Malaysia's clean energy transition and sustainability objectives.

Responsibilities not limited to;

• Support the Project Director in the delivery of all engineering activities associated with the Floating Solar PV project, ensuring compliance with technical, quality, cost, schedule, and HSE requirements.
• Lead the technical coordination of all floating solar-specific systems, including floating platforms, anchoring and mooring arrangements, reservoir interface requirements, water-level fluctuation considerations, and long-term asset reliability in a marine/freshwater environment.
• Review and coordinate detailed engineering designs related to floating structures, anchoring and mooring systems, PV modules, inverters, transformers, substations, transmission infrastructure, and associated balance of plant equipment.
• Coordinate technical interfaces between EPC contractors, Owner's Engineer, consultants, dam authorities, utilities, and other project stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Review engineering deliverables, technical specifications, drawings, calculations, method statements, and technical submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements and international standards.
• Provide field engineering support during construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities, ensuring works are executed in accordance with approved designs and quality standards.
• Monitor and track engineering progress, technical risks, design changes, and interface issues, proactively identifying mitigation measures to support project delivery objectives.
• Support the review of hydrological, geotechnical, bathymetric, structural, and environmental studies impacting the floating solar facility and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinate engineering activities associated with electrical grid interconnection facilities, substations, protection systems, SCADA, and communications infrastructure.
• Participate in factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), equipment inspections, audits, and quality surveillance activities for major project components.
• Assist in evaluating technical queries, non-conformance reports (NCRs), design deviations, and change requests raised during project execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Malaysian regulations, utility requirements, environmental permits, lender requirements, and project agreements.
• Support technical discussions and coordination with relevant authorities, off-takers, utility operators, independent engineers, lenders' technical advisors, and project partners.
• Support the preparation of engineering reports, management presentations, technical assessments, and progress updates for project stakeholders and senior management.
• Capture engineering lessons learned and support knowledge-sharing initiatives to improve project delivery performance across future renewable energy projects.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Renewable Energy or related field
• Chartered Engineer status(e.g. IET, EUR Ing, PEng) is an asset
• Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2,) is an asset
Preferred Experience:
• At least 8 years of experience in the power industry preferably with an EPC contractor, developer, engineering firm or technical consultant or an equivalent experience. Floating Solar PV experience is highly advantageous.

Job-Specific Skills:
• Knowledge of solar renewable power market players and components
• Exceptional communication skills and able to work in a dynamic, fast paced, diverse environment.
• Strong understanding of the complexity and challenges of driving/building a project delivery culture
• Knowledge of latest execution trends
• Ability to prioritize actions and manage a diverse team
• Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced, diverse environment

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