At Cummins, we empower engineers to deliver innovative power solutions while growing professionally in a purpose-driven and inclusive environment.
We are inviting expressions of interest from experienced project engineers. This is an onsite with flexibility work model role and is based at our office, located in Malaysia – Johor or KL.
The Project Engineer – Power Generation provides technical leadership and engineering execution support for medium to large power generation Data Center projects. This role is critical in delivering integrated power solutions for data center environments, requiring close collaboration with customers, consultants, vendors, and construction teams to meet performance, reliability and requirements, including successful commissioning of products offered within the project scope.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support for power generation and data centre projects
- Review and coordinate designs, technical documents, drawings, and specifications, with a focus on operational reliability.
- Work closely with customers and suppliers to translate technical and commercial requirements into practical engineering solutions
- Support development of engineering delivery and commissioning plans aligned with data centre standards
- Identify and manage technical risks in line with project requirements, while proactively troubleshooting and resolving on-site engineering challenges
- Interface with customers, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers on technical matters
- Lead coordination with equipment vendors and suppliers to ensure solutions are optimized, compatible, and aligned to project goals
- Support construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities, with hands-on involvement in resolving site issues
- Monitor engineering deliverables, quality, and timelines
- Assist Project Managers with technical inputs for planning and execution
- Mentor junior engineers and support cross-project engineering activities
- Ensure compliance with Cummins standards, ISO 9001, ISO 31000, and safety requirements, while maintaining flexibility to adapt to engineering solutions to project realities
Key Competencies
- Strong systems and engineering thinking
- Effective communication and stakeholder coordination
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Safety-first and quality-driven mindset
- Collaborative and adaptable team player
- Ability to balance technical, commercial and operational needs
- Practical problem-solver who can make sound decisions in dynamic construction environments
- Strong capability in working across vendors, suppliers and contractors to deliver integrated solutions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Power Engineering
- 5–10 years of experience in power generation / electrical engineering projects
- Experience in data center, mission-critical, or high-availability infrastructure projects
- Hands-on experience with gensets, switchgear, control systems, HV/LV systems
- Exposure to site-based engineering, commissioning, and testing
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and engineering documentation
- Strong planning, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to travel and work on construction sites
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Power Engineering
- 5-10 years of experience in power generation / electrical engineering projects
- Experience in data center or high-availability projects
- Hands-on experience with gensets, switchgear, and control systems
- Exposure to site-based engineering, commissioning, and testing
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and engineering documentation
- Strong planning, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to travel and work on construction sites
Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
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