Principal Consultant - Renewable Projects
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Malaysia
In PersonRegular travel within ASEAN, including site visits.
ConsultingFinancial & Transaction Advisory
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline is required; registration as a Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia, the Professional Engineers Board Singapore, or an equivalent body is advantageous.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in renewable energy, including significant technical advisory, independent engineering, lender's engineering or owner's engineering experience.
- Deep expertise in utility-scale, floating and commercial and industrial rooftop solar photovoltaic, and battery energy storage systems; experience with onshore or offshore wind and hybrid projects is advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of renewable power plant electrical systems, including substations, high-voltage interconnection, power system studies, grid code compliance and electrical interfaces.
- A track record leading technical due diligence and energy yield assessments for project finance, mergers and acquisitions and portfolio transactions, and explaining technical findings and commercial implications to senior stakeholders.
- Solid working knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction, equipment supply, operations and maintenance, and power purchase agreement contracts, together with experience reviewing capital expenditure and operating expenditure assumptions.
- Business development ability, including an established network in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations renewables market, success winning proposals and negotiating fees, and responsibility for revenue targets.
- Good understanding of energy policy, regulation, grid requirements and procurement frameworks in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
- Experience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams and managing a portfolio of engagements in a matrixed, geographically dispersed organization.
- Ability to work across cultures, time zones and regulatory environments, and willingness to travel regularly within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, including site visits.
- Fluent written and spoken English is required; proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia or Mandarin is advantageous.
- Executive presence, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills, sound commercial judgment, and ability to lead in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex technical advisory, independent engineer, lender's technical advisor, owner's engineer and due diligence engagements for utility-scale, floating and commercial and industrial rooftop solar photovoltaic, battery energy storage, hybrid and wind projects across Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
- Provide senior technical leadership on electrical engineering, grid connection, power system studies and compliance with national grid codes and utility requirements, including those of TNB, PLN and SP Group.
- Act as engagement director and senior point of contact for key clients; set scope, schedule, quality and communication expectations, and resolve escalated technical and commercial issues.
- Review and approve independent engineer, lender's technical advisor, technical advisor and due diligence reports, ensuring technical accuracy, consistency and quality before issuance to clients and financiers.
- Drive business development in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations by identifying opportunities, building long-term relationships with developers, independent power producers, investors, lenders, utilities and corporate offtakers, and converting pursuits into awarded work.
- Lead proposals by defining scope of work, delivery approach, team, programme, budget, assumptions, risk allocation and commercial terms; review contract terms with internal legal and commercial teams.
- Help shape regional strategy and service offerings in line with Association of Southeast Asian Nations energy transition priorities, including utility procurement programmes, corporate renewable energy schemes, energy storage and cross-border power interconnection.
- Review energy yield assessments and evaluate technical and commercial risks, including resource data, assumptions, uncertainty, losses, degradation and suitability for investment or financing decisions.
- Review engineering, procurement and construction, equipment supply for modules, inverters, battery energy storage systems and turbines, operations and maintenance, long-term service, and technical provisions of power purchase agreements; identify interface, performance, warranty, schedule and risk-allocation issues.
- Assess capital expenditure and operating expenditure, benchmark costs against regional market data, and advise clients on opportunities to improve value, bankability and risk allocation.
- Oversee delivery performance, budget, programme, utilization, quality and project risks across a portfolio of engagements, and report clearly to clients and regional management.
- Lead, mentor and develop consultants and engineers, plan resources across the region, and coordinate with multidisciplinary specialists and global centers of excellence.
- Represent UL Solutions as a thought leader at industry conferences, client workshops, webinars and industry associations, and contribute to technical publications and market insights.
- Champion continuous improvement by driving use of digital tools, templates, methods and lessons learned to improve delivery efficiency, quality and knowledge sharing.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with onshore or offshore wind and hybrid projects.
- Professional Engineer registration with the Board of Engineers Malaysia, the Professional Engineers Board Singapore, or an equivalent body.
- Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia or Mandarin.
About the company
UL Solutions tests, inspects, and certifies products and systems to ensure safety, security, and sustainability. It applies rigorous safety standards across electronics, mobility, cybersecurity, and energy technology, issuing the UL Mark to products that pass. Its work blends laboratory testing, risk assessment, conformity certification, and advisory services to help manufacturers navigate compliance and supply-chain risk. Its goal is to help companies bring safer, more reliable products to market worldwide, supported by a long history and global reach.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Northbrook, Illinois
Founded
1894
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Hybrid Work Options
- Remote Work Options
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support