Transmission and Distribution 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.

As the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Engineer within the Kuala Lumpur and South East Asia (SEA) team, the focus of this role is to support energy and infrastructure projects locally and regionally.

This role is instrumental to the development of new skills, total life cycle design, asset management, operations and maintenance, supporting the development of the Energy team’s capability, and consequential business growth. The role operates across all Infrastructure Groups whilst coordinating regionally with other offices and businesses.

The Opportunity

• Provide assistance to the design teams on all aspects of substation engineering and design whilst developing a working relationship with clients.
• Help to coordinate (design /project manage) substation engineering resources and specialists, across Australasia, in the design of transmission and distribution substation.
• Assist with the grid connection of Renewable Energy projects.
  Innovate and a significantly input to the development and testing of technical solutions. 
• Assist with technical and other support to Arup Energy’s client and business development activities which might include (but not be limited to) client facing engagement, capability statement development, client introductions etc

Is this role right for you?

• Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering with a primary focus of High Voltage Engineering and/or Power Systems Engineering or similar area.
• 5+ years of relevant experience with Conceptual Design, FEED and Detailed Design of substations at Transmission and Distribution voltage levels.
• Well verse with Malaysian regulatory requirements including design compliance against TNB and Suruhanjaya Tenaga requirements.
• Relevant industry experience in energy sector, transmission and distribution projects within a consulting or contractor business environment.
• Membership of relevant professional institutions/professional peer bodies or significant credit towards eligibility for membership.

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.