Environmental Engineer

Genesis; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Malaysia is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support environmental assessments and sustainability projects. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Environmental Engineering and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing reports, conducting carbon assessments, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. This is a dynamic role offering opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in environmental assessments.
• Proven experience in emissions quantification and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with GHG Protocol and decarbonization strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed environmental reports and recommendations.
• Conduct carbon footprint assessments in line with GHG Protocol.
• Identify and recommend decarbonization strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

GIS software (ArcGIS)

Job description

Description

About Genesis Energies

Genesis has united over 1,000 world-leading engineers in 16 cities around the world. Together, we have raised the bar in early phase engineering consultancy, full‑lifecycle subsea engineering services, feed and detailed design of onshore and offshore projects. Using a deeper understanding of client objectives, constraints, market, environment and aspirations, we enhance efficiency, productivity and sustainability.

We are currently seeking a Environmental Engineer to join our Genesis team based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

About the Job

Due to a busy and diverse project portfolio we are looking for professionals with experience which combines the technical challenges of delivering projects while meeting sound environmental and societal obligations. If you are passionate about the Energy Transition and enjoy a fast‑paced working environment, then we would love to hear from you.

As Energy Transition gathers pace, we are working with our clients to manage their ESG challenges while meeting their business objectives. These new challenges are driving even closer collaboration between the engineering and environmental teams in Genesis and we are growing our existing team to support these exciting projects. You will support environmental engineering studies and assessment studies for a variety of projects in Malaysia and overseas.

Main Accountabilities

The successful candidate will work within the Environmental Team, interfacing with the wider Genesis organisation through interactions with other discipline teams and providing environmental technical inputs on a variety of projects for public and private clients in Malaysia and overseas.

Let us know what you have to offer and let’s discuss how we can bring your skills to the work that we do and how working with us can enable your future development.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering comprehensive environmental assessments and solutions, supporting clients in achieving their sustainability and compliance goals. This role involves developing detailed reports, conducting carbon footprint analyses, identifying decarbonization opportunities, and ensuring adherence to relevant regulations.

• Develop and prepare detailed reports on environmental engineering studies, including data analysis and recommendations.
• Conduct carbon footprint assessments in accordance with the GHG Protocol, ensuring accurate quantification of greenhouse gas emissions.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend decarbonization strategies such as energy efficiency improvements, flare management, methane reduction, and renewable energy integration.
• Characterize, quantify, and forecast emissions and discharges from various sources to support environmental management and reporting.
• Review engineering design documentation and drawings to ensure environmental considerations are incorporated and compliant with standards.
• Interpret and apply relevant environmental regulations, standards, and best practices to project work.
• Provide technical advice on environmental compliance, permitting, and sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, ensuring project deliverables meet scope, schedule, and quality requirements.

About You

We’d love to hear from you if your profile meets the following essential requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical (with environment) engineering or related field.
• Have minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in environmental assessments, emissions quantification, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with GHG Protocol and decarbonization strategies.
• Strong analytical, report‑writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to review technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Proactive team player with excellent client interaction skills.
• Be able to work to tight deadlines and be self‑motivated.

Preferred Attributes

• Desire to develop new skills and gain diverse experience in environmental consulting.
• Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS or similar mapping tools.
• Knowledge of carbon trading, climate financing regulations, policies, standards, and requirements.
• Understanding of environmental engineering techniques and solutions, including pollution control and mitigation strategies.

What’s next?

Starting Date: Immediate

Once receiving your application, a recruiter performs an initial check and a review is further carried by the hiring manager. We expect to take up to a few weeks to perform that review. If you hear from us, it is because we want to organize interviews and meet with you physically, or virtually, depending upon the location. To get an overview of the recruitment process, visit our dedicated webpage here.

We invite you to get to know more about our company by visiting www.genesisenergies.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram for company updates.