Project Manager, Thermal Power

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, my on site Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted May 3, 2025 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

In line with our increasing business, AFRY is looking for a Project Manager, Thermal Power for our gas, LNG and hydrogen-fired power plant projects, biomass power projects, waste to energy projects, and various hybrid power plant projects.

We offer an interesting and challenging opportunity at the forefront of the power industry. AFRY is one of the leading power sector consulting and engineering companies in the world with about 2,000 power sector experts around the world. In South-East Asia we are a leading power sector consulting engineering company executing our regional consulting and engineering assignments mainly from our Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Taipei, Vientiane and Hanoi offices. In total, we have multinational staff of about 400 working in power sector projects in South-East Asia. In consulting and engineering services for renewable energy, thermal power and hydropower plants, we are one of the market leaders.

We are looking for a person with minimum of 10 years work experience from power utilities, independent power producers, equipment suppliers, consultancy or engineering companies.

  • Preparation and management of power plant conceptual design studies, feasibility studies,  lenders engineer and independent engineer projects, and technical due diligence assessments for acquisition of power plants
  • Management of EPC tendering projects, negotiations with EPC contractors, IPP bidding projects, PPA negotiations and power project development in general
  • Management of various other technical consulting assignments
  • Preparation of reports for the clients as required and coordinating the internal report preparation process
  • Possibly to expand role to include business development, proposal preparation and consulting contract negotiation etc.
  • Possibility to expand role to include Owner’s engineer construction project management roles

Much of the work involves writing reports in English language, so excellent English language skill is a must. The job includes occasional trips to other SE-Asian countries, so willingness to travel on short-term assignments is expected.

  • Higher professional degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, energy economics, or other field relevant for power sector projects (M.Sc. or B.Sc.).
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience from power sector.
  • Fluent in English
  • Good skills in report writing.
  • Good skills in Microsoft Word and Excel computer programs.

We offer the following to qualified candidates:

  • Friendly international working environment with a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks
  • Competitive salary package
  • Career opportunity in one of the largest international consulting and engineering companies
  • Possibility to grow professionally and advance in career

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.

About this role

Summary

Manage power plant projects, feasibility studies, EPC tendering, negotiations, and technical assessments.

Job title

Project Manager, Thermal Power

Experience level

10+ years

Industry

power

Location requirements

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

report writingMicrosoft WordExcelpower sector experiencepower plant management

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

power plantsthermal powerrenewable energygasLNG
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

On-site City