Environmental Engineer/Environmental Officer

Tetra Tech Europe; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking an Environmental Engineer/Officer for a Penang-based construction project. The role is hands-on, focusing on site monitoring, reporting, and ensuring environmental compliance with project requirements.

You will coordinate third-party environmental activities, maintain records (including rainfall data), and liaise with authorities while supporting site teams to uphold high environmental standards. This is a 5.5-day-week role with local working rights in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline with 1–2 years' construction/site environmental management experience.
• Experience in environmental monitoring, sampling, reporting and authority liaison is essential.
• CISEC or CESSWI certification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day environmental activities on site and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate third-party environmental laboratories and specialists and report findings.
• Prepare clear site environmental documentation, including rainfall data and monitoring reports.
• Liaise with authorities and site teams to ensure compliance and reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with environmental specialists and technical teams to promote good environmental practice on site.

Skills

Environmental Monitoring

Site-based Management

Report Preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering

Tools

CISEC/CESSWI Certification

Job description

Put your environmental expertise into practice on a live construction project, taking ownership of site monitoring, compliance and environmental reporting.

We are looking for an Environmental Engineer/Environmental Officer to join a project team based in Penang, Malaysia. This is a hands-on opportunity for an early-career environmental professional who enjoys being out on site, working with technical teams and ensuring environmental activities are completed correctly and to the required standards.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

You will support the day-to-day environmental management and monitoring of an active construction site, helping ensure activities meet relevant environmental requirements.

Your role will combine site monitoring with reporting, coordination of third-party environmental activities and liaison with relevant authorities. You will act as an important link between environmental specialists, site teams and other stakeholders, ensuring work is completed appropriately and accurate information is reported.

Your Impact in this position

You will help maintain strong environmental standards across the project by monitoring activities on site and identifying where action may be required.

When third-party laboratories and environmental specialists attend site, you will oversee and monitor their activities to ensure work is being carried out correctly and report the outcomes. You will also maintain environmental records, including straightforward rainfall data collection and reporting, and support engagement with relevant authorities.

Core Capabilities

• Environmental Monitoring Monitor environmental activities across the construction site, maintaining accurate records and highlighting any issues requiring attention.
• Third-Party Coordination Oversee environmental monitoring and sampling undertaken by third-party laboratories and specialists, ensuring activities are completed appropriately and reporting findings.
• Environmental Reporting Prepare clear and accurate site environmental documentation, including reports covering rainfall data collection and other monitoring activities.
• Authority Liaison Attend meetings and engage with relevant authorities on environmental matters, providing appropriate information and supporting project compliance.
• Site Collaboration Work closely with site and technical teams to support good environmental practice and ensure environmental requirements are understood and followed.

Skills, Qualifications And Experience

You will have a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Engineering with an environmental focus, or a related discipline, alongside 1–2 years’ experience in construction and site-based environmental management.

Experience of environmental monitoring, sampling, report preparation and authority liaison is important. CISEC or CESSWI certification is essential.

Working Environment

This is a site-based position in Penang, Malaysia. Candidates will need to be based in, or able to relocate to, the northern region of Malaysia. Candidates are required to have working rights in Malaysia.

The working pattern is 5.5 days per week, Monday to Friday and Saturday morning. Due to the hands-on nature of the position, full site attendance is required.

The salary range is RM3,500–RM4,000 per month with EPF, SOCSO and HRDF benefits.

Why join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.