Process / Mechanical Engineer Waste-to-Energy

About the role

We are looking for a Process or Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Waste-to-Energy team in Malaysia.

This role is suited to an engineer with 5–10 years’ experience who wants to work on complex waste, energy, thermal processing and industrial infrastructure projects across Malaysia and the wider APAC region. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Waste-to-Energy, thermal treatment, power generation, industrial processing, utilities, or large-scale process facilities.

Experience from a client organisation, EPC contractor or engineering consultant is preferred. Experience from an OEM or technology supplier can be relevant, but this role is broader than equipment supply and requires the ability to work across the full project lifecycle, including feasibility, concept design, procurement, design review, construction support and commissioning.

Your new role

As our new Process / Mechanical Engineer, you will support the delivery of Waste-to-Energy and related waste infrastructure projects. You will work with project managers, technical specialists, discipline engineers, contractors and clients to develop, review and deliver practical engineering solutions.

The role will include technical advisory, owner’s engineer support, design review, project engineering and site-facing activities. You will help ensure that technical deliverables are robust, coordinated, fit-for-purpose and aligned with client, contract, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.

You will be part of Ramboll’s regional Waste-to-Energy team, working with colleagues in Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, India and Europe.

Key responsibilities

Your responsibilities may include:

• Support feasibility studies, concept design, technical due diligence and project development for Waste-to-Energy and related processing facilities.
• Prepare and review technical deliverables, including design basis documents, process descriptions, specifications, datasheets, layouts, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment lists and technical reports.
• Review EPC contractor, vendor and supplier submissions for technical compliance, completeness and suitability.
• Support technical aspects of EPC procurement, including tender documentation, clarifications, bid evaluation and technical recommendations.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, civil, environmental, HSE and commercial specialists to resolve interfaces and technical issues.
• Support design review activities during project implementation, including tracking comments, closing technical actions and ensuring design decisions are properly documented.
• Participate in HAZOP, design review, constructability, operability, maintainability and commissioning readiness workshops.
• Support site visits, inspections, progress reviews, factory acceptance tests and commissioning activities as required.
• Prepare clear technical notes, meeting inputs, client reports and decision-ready recommendations.
• Work closely with project managers to support scope, schedule, quality, risk and change management.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal project teams.
• Contribute to proposals, project references, capability statements and business development activities where required.

About you

You are a practical engineer who can work across disciplines and project stages. You are technically curious, structured, and comfortable working with both detailed engineering information and broader project delivery requirements.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Process, Chemical, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years’ relevant experience in engineering, project engineering, design review, technical advisory, construction support or commissioning.
• Experience on complex industrial, energy, process, thermal, waste, utilities, power generation or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to understand and review technical engineering documents, drawings, specifications and contractor submissions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work with clients, EPC contractors, consultants, vendors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Willingness to travel within Malaysia and the wider APAC region as required by project needs.

Preferred experience

The following would be highly regarded:

• Experience in Waste-to-Energy, thermal treatment, incineration, biomass, anaerobic digestion, waste processing, flue gas treatment, boilers, steam systems, turbine systems, utilities or balance-of-plant systems.
• Experience with owner’s engineer, lender’s technical advisor, client-side engineering or EPC interface roles.
• Experience working for a client organisation, EPC contractor or engineering consultancy.
• Familiarity with Malaysian or Southeast Asian project environments, codes, permitting processes and contractor markets.
• Experience reviewing EPC designs, vendor packages, technical proposals or construction/commissioning documentation.
• Experience with process safety, HAZOP, environmental compliance, emissions control or operational readiness.
• Working knowledge of relevant international codes and standards.

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership of technical issues and follows them through to resolution.
• Communicates clearly and directly with clients, contractors and colleagues.
• Works well in multicultural and multi-location project teams.
• Is proactive, practical and solutions-focused.
• Can balance technical detail with project delivery priorities.
• Is comfortable challenging designs or assumptions in a constructive way.
• Has a strong commitment to quality, safety, sustainability and client value.
• Is willing to learn from global specialists and contribute to a growing regional team.

What success looks like

Success in this role means:

• Technical deliverables are reviewed and delivered on time, with clear comments and recommendations.
• Project teams, clients and contractors receive practical engineering support.
• Interfaces between disciplines are identified early and managed effectively.
• Technical risks are escalated early with clear options for resolution.
• Client confidence in Ramboll’s Waste-to-Energy capability is strengthened.
• The Malaysia team builds local capability while drawing effectively on Ramboll’s global WtE expertise.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on complex and meaningful Waste-to-Energy and waste infrastructure projects.
• Access to Ramboll’s global network of Waste-to-Energy specialists.
• A collaborative, international working environment.
• Opportunities for technical and professional development.
• The chance to contribute to sustainable waste management and energy recovery solutions in Malaysia and the wider APAC region.

About Ramboll

Ramboll is a global engineering, architecture and consultancy company founded in Denmark. We work across Energy, Environment & Health, Water, Buildings, Transport, Architecture & Landscape and Management Consulting.

Ramboll is internationally recognised for its expertise in Waste-to-Energy and resource recovery from residual waste. Our teams support clients across project development, feasibility, design, procurement, implementation, construction support and commissioning.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience in:

1. Process or mechanical engineering
2. Waste-to-Energy, thermal processing, power, utilities or complex industrial facilities
3. EPC, client-side, consultant or owner’s engineer project environments