Senior Engineer Solar & BESS, New Energy Division
About this role
Closing Date
8 July 2026
Title
Senior Engineer– Solar & BESS
Reporting To
Technical Experts – Solar & BESS
Mission (Sources of Values)
To manage execution and quality assurance of solar PV and BESS technical assessments, ensuring outputs are investment-grade, consistent with NED standards, and ready for decision-making.
Accountability & Responsibility
KPIs
6. Deliverables of asset turnaround plan
7. Platform EIRR
Competencies
Education and Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Renewable Energy, Civil, Aerospace, or related discipline). Postgraduate qualification is an advantage but not mandatory.
- Professional engineering registration or relevant industry certification is preferred but not essential.
Experience Requirements
- Malaysian citizenship
- 6–10 years of relevant experience in solar/BESS/co-located solar & BESS energy, renewable energy engineering, or related technical roles within utility-scale or large commercial and industrial projects.
- Practical experience in solar and BESS system design, including energy yield modelling, system sizing, performance analysis and familiarity with industry tools such as PVSyst, HomerPro or equivalent is preferred.
- Experience supporting project development, technical due diligence, or engineering studies for solar and BESS projects.
- Exposure to solar and BESS technology evaluation, OEM interactions, and performance analysis during project development or operations.
- Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams including development, engineering, grid, and commercial functions.
- Familiarity with solar PV plant components and/or BESS plant components or grid integration is an advantage.
Company at a glance
TNB Renewables Sdn Bhd are accelerating the transition to sustainable energy in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia. With deep expertise in infrastructure, site planning, development, asset management and asset evaluation, we deliver value to investors and renewable energy asset owners across the project lifecycle, from origination to sale.
As a fully-owned subsidiary of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Malaysia’s leading electricity utility company, we leverage superior market intelligence, proven best practices and strong relationships with mission-critical suppliers for the benefit of our potential partners and customers. Our firm financial position also means we retain a vested interest in projects we develop, empowering collaborative growth.
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