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Technical Director, Transmission & Distribution, Asia

SMEC


Job Location:

Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Establish technical excellence in the field of transmission & distribution

and serve as a subject matter expert (SME) with the ability to provide

strategic direction technical oversight in relation to technical design best

industry practices emerging technologies market trends and future

developments.

Lead and manage critical technical deliverables of feasibility studies

FEED PMC and detailed designs of transmission & distribution projects

including review and approve key design documents specifications and

engineering calculations

Lead technical engagement with project stakeholders including OEMs

Owners Engineer Contractors Authorities etc. Represent the company in

high-level technical discussions and project reviews.

Supports T&D business operation activities including business

development prospecting and participating in client facing meetings

Collaborate with regional leaders of Energy in growing T&D business

including engagement with prospects providing technical delivery

strategy for bids and presentations

Supports the regional leaders in formulation of strategic business plans to

grow T&D business

Develop & support project planning activities from initial business

development stages to final delivery implementation

Mentor junior engineers and enhance technical capabilities within the

team to foster a high-performance culture.

Required experience:

Minimum 15 years of experience in managing and/or design engineering

of T&D projects with at least 5 years in technical leadership or director level post

Proven experience with large-scale T&D projects

Able to lead diversified and multi-disciplinary design teams.

Able to project manage assigned projects independently and possess

strong presentation communication and report writing skills

Good spoken and written English

Able to travel for oversea projects at short notice

Good team ethics and communication skills.

Able to work with a diversified team and teams across local and regional

borders well-organised and is able to work well in a dynamic work

environment.

Strong writing skills verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical skills and ability to be an independent problem solver

Highly motivated enthusiastic & energetic is a must

At Surbana Jurong we put talent hard work teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!


Required Experience:

Director


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For more than 70 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world.

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