Renewable Energy Engineer

Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
The Renewable Energy Engineer supports the Malaysian based Energy Team in delivering renewable energy and low carbon technology projects across the region.  
This role involves electrical engineering design, technical analysis, specification documentation, and project bid preparation. It contributes to all project stages, from pre-feasibility studies and concept design to detailed design.

The Opportunity
•    Work independently within a defined scope, contributing to the design and engineering of solar power plants, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and high-voltage substations across Malaysia and the region.
•    Perform design reviews of electrical drawings, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications.
•    Conduct technical due diligence for renewable energy projects, assessing feasibility, risks, and technical performance to support investment decisions.
•    Ensure the quality and accuracy of your work while reviewing and providing guidance on the work of others. Support the professional development of junior engineers through mentorship, training, and feedback.
•    Contribute to project development and execution, including system design, technical documentation while meeting project deadlines and budgets.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?
•    Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or related area; 
•    Relevant industry experience and technical knowledge in the renewable energy sector, preferably in solar PV within a consulting business environment with 3-6 years of experience; 
•    Membership of relevant professional institutions/professional peer bodies or significant credit towards eligibility for membership; 
•    Ability to communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments; 
•    Effective written communication and report writing skills; 
•    Proven working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and guidelines 

What we offer you 
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. 
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Please see a list of Arup’s Malaysia benefits below:
•    Flexible working hours
•    Paid maternity leave for 98 days
•    Paid paternity leave for 7 working days
•    Birthday leave
•    Mobile phone allowance
•    Travel allowance
•    Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
•    International mobility opportunities
•    Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
•    Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination fees
•    Exam Leave (6 days)
•    QP allowance
•    Master’s Degree Sponsorship Scheme
•    Car allowance for Associates and above.

Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup provide an environment where you will make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. 
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

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