Protégé Trainee - Solar Project Engineer

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Menara Maxis Until 10/4/2026 First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Are you ready to get ahead in your career?

  • We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
  • We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
  • Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
  • To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?​

Drive Solar PV projects by overseeing engineering, installation, and commissioning to ensure standard and safety compliance, safe, and timely delivery while coordinating with installers and customers throughout design, installation and post installation stages

Responsibilities

· Conduct site surveys and technical assessments to determine the feasibility of Solar PV installations.

· Design Solar PV systems and prepare technical proposals, PV layouts, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), and other engineering documents.

· Review engineering documents submitted by EPCC partners to ensure compliance with project requirements, Maxis’ standards, and industry regulations.

· Supervise Solar PV installation, testing, and commissioning (T&C) activities, and prepare the required commissioning documentation.

· Perform testing and commissioning of completed Solar PV systems and prepare all required commissioning documentation and reports.

· Liaise with TNB, ST, SEDA, and other relevant authorities to obtain project approvals and ensure regulatory compliance.

· Provide technical support during pre-sales activities and respond to customer technical inquiries.

· Coordinate with internal teams and EPCC partners to ensure successful project delivery.

· Perform other duties and support Solar PV projects as assigned.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Renewable Energy, or related discipline.

· SEDA GCPV Design certification

· Strong ability to prepare and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

· Able to use standard solar design and CAD software.

· Hands-on experience in installation, testing, and commissioning is an added advantage.

· Familiarity with MS 1837, MS 2692, OSHA Act, ST guidelines, and TNB requirements.

· Comfortable working in an on-site environment and willing to travel to project locations

· Language: English and Bahasa Malaysia

Duration of Programme

Starting September for 12 months

What’s next?

  • Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
  • Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

Maxis values diverse voices & people. We hire and reward our employees based on capability & performance — regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality or physical ability.

About this role

Summary

Oversee solar PV projects from design to commissioning, ensuring safety and compliance.

Job title

Protégé Trainee - Solar Project Engineer

Experience level

entry level

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Menara Maxis, onsite; travel required

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

engineering drawingssolar design softwareCAD softwareregulatory compliancesite supervision

Preferred skills

hands-on installationtesting and commissioningfamiliarity with MS 1837, MS 2692, OSHA Act, TNB requirements

Specializations

solar PVdesigninstallationcommissioningrenewable energy
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site