Senior Electrical Engineer

Just imagine your future with us…

At Aurecon, we see the future through a very different lens. Do you?

Innovation, eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do. Are you excited about the future?

Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best? We are.

Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust, and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity.

What will you do?

In this position, you will join our Buildings business, where you will play an integral part in a team of highly skilled specialists that ‘bring ideas to life’ for our clients across all types of projects. We know the work we do is vital in assisting our world’s economic development and, it is the technical expertise and the depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart. Here are the key things you will do to ‘bring ideas to life’.

Design & Documentation

• Lead and prepare electrical design deliverables, including:
  • Single Line Diagrams (SLD), power distribution layouts (HT/LV)
  • Lighting, earthing & bonding designs
  • ELV & Security system and schematics
  • Load calculations, cable schedules, equipment schedules
• Produce and review detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Coordination & Compliance

• Coordinate electrical designs with other disciplines (mechanical, structural, architectural).
• Ensure compliance with local regulations (ex: DOSH, BOMBA, TNB, SPAN) and industry standards.
• Liaise with authorities and statutory bodies for approvals of electrical designs.

Project & Client Management

• Lead technical meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Provide engineering support throughout tendering, construction, and commissioning.
• Assist in contract administration, variation assessments, and technical submittal reviews.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technical staff.

Quality Assurance

• Conduct technical checks, design reviews, risk assessments, and quality control.
• Ensure project deliverables are on schedule and meet technical and safety standards.

Site Support (as required)

• Provide technical support during site implementation and testing & commissioning phases.

We know today’s complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.

What can you bring to the team?

Firstly, you will share our genuine passion for re-imagining engineering and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. You will also need the following:

Education & Registration

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field, from a recognized university.
• Registered with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).

Experience

• Typically 6–10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience in consulting or similar engineering environment.
• Experience in M&E design and coordination for commercial, residential, institutional, or industrial projects.
• A strong background in building electrical design within a consulting environment will be advantageous.
• A strong interest in working on innovative, energy efficient and sustainable projects.

Technical Skills

• Solid knowledge of electrical building services: power distribution (HT & LV), lighting, earthing, ELV, and Security systems.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; Revit/BIM skills are an advantage.
• Competent in applying Malaysian Standards (MS), IEC/IEEE standards, and local regulations.
• Good understanding of tender documents, specifications, and contract procedures.
• Provide technical leadership for projects, including planning, coordination, and managing electrical design activities with minimal supervision.

Soft Skills

• Strong project management and coordination abilities.
• Excellent communication (English & Bahasa Malaysia) and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership capability to mentor junior engineers and lead design teams.
• You should be pro-active with the ability to work independently or part of a team and possess good communication skills and business acumen and interpersonal skills.

Our Aurecon Attributes define our way of being – they are a collection of qualities that makes us who we are. Individually and collectively, they unleash the true power of Aurecon, they make us stand out from the crowd and are critical to our success. We don’t expect you to have all eight of the attributes, but one that is unique to you. To find out what your key attribute is, take the test here.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life. Does that sound like you?

About Us

Headquartered in Australia, Aurecon is one of the leading international engineering, design and advisory company that brings vital engineering experience, technical capabilities, and design expertise to an extensive range of markets.

Over the last 85 years, our team of more than 7,800 experts located in 11 locations across the globe have collaborated with our clients and partners to reimagine, shape and engineer clever, innovative and sustainable solutions to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges.

In Asia, where the region is undergoing rapid transformation in areas of sustainability, digital and infrastructure, we lead by being innovative, flexible and nimble. We embrace design-led thinking – an approach that is guided by digital engineering, the user experience and sustainability – ensuring that the work we do is future ready and leaves a legacy for the next generation.

Think engineering. Think again.