Power Grid & Systems Expert (SEA)
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Location: KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN, MY
Company: Bureau Veritas
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development & Market Growth (40%)
- Develop and execute a Southeast Asia Power Grid growth strategy.
- Identify new consulting opportunities within utilities, transmission operators, renewable developers, IPPs, regulators, and energy investors.
- Build a strong pipeline of consulting and advisory projects.
- Generate and win consulting revenue through direct client engagement.
- Lead proposal development, bid preparation, and commercial negotiations.
- Position Bureau Veritas as a leading technical advisor for power grid and energy transition projects.
- Develop strategic relationships with C-level executives and senior decision-makers.
Consulting & Advisory Delivery (40%)
- Lead technical consulting assignments across:
- Transmission planning
- Grid modernization
- Renewable integration
- Interconnection studies
- Grid code compliance
- Energy transition
- Smart grid initiatives
- Power system studies
- Knowledge regarding the flexible transmission system (FACTS) and HVDC
- Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for consulting engagements.
- Act as project director for strategic regional projects.
- Deliver executive-level presentations and advisory recommendations.
Practice Building & Leadership (20%)
- Build and expand the Grid Consulting practice in Southeast Asia.
- Support recruitment and development of technical consultants.
- Establish methodologies, frameworks, and consulting offerings.
- Collaborate with global Bureau Veritas Energy & Power experts.
- Develop strategic partnerships with utilities, technology providers, and industry associations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Possess a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, power systems, or related field (Master's preferred)
- At least 8 to 12 years of experience in power grid operations, engineering or utility consulting
- Well-versed in PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP or MATLAB/ Simulink.
- Familiarity with ASEAN grid codes and the regulatory landscape of at least 2 or 3 SEA countries.
- Proficiency in written and spoken of English (business proficient). Fluency in Bahasa, Vietnamese or Thai is a significant advantage.
- Soft skills:
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
- Strong presentation and communication abilities
- Problem-solving and analytical capabilities - Location and Travel:
- Office Base: Jakarta/Kuala Lumpur/Bangkok (primary location to be determined)
- Travel Requirements: 40-60% regional travel across Southeast Asian countries
- On-Site Engagement: Frequent client site visits and project-based deployments
- Flexibility: Ability to work across multiple time zones
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