Design Manager - Substations

TLDR

Lead and manage the electrical design engineering team for high-voltage substation projects while ensuring compliance and fostering a collaborative engineering culture.

**DESIGN MANAGER - SUBSTATIONS**

**Company Overview**
- Leading engineering solutions provider specializing in electrical infrastructure, high-voltage substations, and transmission networks across Malaysia and the region.
- Renowned for delivering turnkey EPC projects, supported by robust engineering capabilities and systematic project delivery.

**Key Projects**
- High-Voltage Substations & Transmission Infrastructure.

**Responsibilities**
- Lead and manage the electrical design engineering team for HV substation projects.
- Review, validate, and approve design deliverables, including single-line diagrams, layouts, schematics, and panel drawings.
- Ensure all design work complies with TB regulations, IEC standards, and project technical requirements.
- Coordinate closely with clients, consultants, and project execution teams to address and resolve design-related matters.
- Develop, refine, and enforce design workflows, engineering standards, and quality control procedures.
- Support project tendering and proposal teams with technical inputs when required.

**Team Culture**
- Engineering-driven environment focused on precision, quality, and innovation.
- Strong collaboration across technical, project, and construction teams.
- Encourages continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and leadership development.

**Must Have Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in HV / TB substation design.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP, and relevant electrical design & modelling tools.
- Strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills.

**Nice to Have**
- Experience in design management roles within EPC or utility-based project environments.
- Familiarity with SCADA systems, protection schemes, and control system integration.

**Career Level**
- Senior-level role with progression toward Engineering Lead / Technical Authority.

**Why Join Us?**
- Opportunity to contribute to power grid and electrical infrastructure projects at national and regional scale.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and advanced system technologies.
- Attractive salary package with structured career growth pathways.

**Location**
- Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur

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