MV Component Design Engineer

About the role

You will take on a Lead Engineer role, managing the design and selection of primary components during both tender and project execution phases. You will bridge the gap between clients and suppliers to ensure technical compliance and success.

You are offered a flexible hybrid work model and the opportunity to build a stable, long-term relationship with a global industry leader.

Work tasks

This role involves independent technical execution of component design, supplier management, and client technical negotiations for substation projects.

• Select and design primary components including reactors, capacitor banks, and busbars
• Manage the RFQ process and technical evaluations with equipment suppliers
• Conduct electrical and electromagnetic field studies
• Calculate component clearances for substation primary designs
• Negotiate technical deviations and clarifications directly with clients
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) at international supplier facilities
• Ensure designs meet global standards such as IEC, IEEE, and local APAC requirements

We are looking for

• Knowledge of substation primary design or medium-voltage component engineering
• Ability to conduct electrical and electromagnetic field studies
• Experience calculating component clearances
• Lead Engineer level capability to manage tasks independently
• Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems or High Voltage
• Willingness to travel for Factory Acceptance Tests

It is meritorious if you have

• Good knowledge of IEC, IEEE, or local APAC standards
• Experience in Energy Technology focused on power transmission and plants

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our clients wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.