Junior to Mid-Level Wind Engineer - Microclimate Group

RWDI; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Ongoing training

Employee Assistance Program

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

RWDI in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Junior to Mid-Level Wind Engineer to support microclimate and wind engineering services across APAC. You will work on wind loading, cladding wind pressures, and performance analysis with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes client-focused solutions, timely delivery, and growing expertise in wind engineering through hands-on project experience and mentoring from senior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 2–5 years in environmental or engineering consulting or related technical field.
• Strong understanding of fluid flow physics and wind engineering.
• Strong report writing and technical communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience working across multiple time zones and remote teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to drive projects forward.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead technically within project teams to ensure quality analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to plan and deliver pedestrian wind studies using methods such as desk-based, CFD, and wind tunnel testing.
• Provide technical advice and consulting support to clients on wind-related design challenges.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of industry standards, codes, guidelines, and best practices.
• Apply QA/QC processes to ensure technical accuracy and quality.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Architectural, Aerospace, Mechanical, Structural/Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C#

VBA

C++

Job description

Junior to Mid-Level Wind Engineer - Microclimate Group

RWDI is seeking a skilled and dynamic professional to join the Kuala Lumpur office. The successful candidate will provide consulting services across the APAC region, specializing in wind-induced microclimate effects, wind loading on structures, cladding wind pressures, and building performance.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and innovative projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary experts across the region. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality technical analysis, reporting, and client-focused solutions within a fast-paced consulting environment.

The role requires a client-focused mindset, strong ownership of projects, and the ability to deliver high-quality technical solutions under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to and, where appropriate, take a lead technical role within project teams to ensure quality of analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to plan and deliver pedestrian wind studies using desk-based assessments, computational wind engineering, and wind tunnel testing methodologies.
• Provide technical advice and consulting support to clients on wind-related design challenges.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of relevant industry standards, codes, guidelines, and engineering best practices.
• Apply appropriate QA/QC processes to ensure technical accuracy and quality.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Architectural, Aerospace, Mechanical, Structural/Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in environmental consulting, engineering consulting, or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of fluid flow physics and wind engineering principles.
• Strong report writing and technical communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a consulting environment.
• Experience working across multiple time zones and remote teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, coordination, and consultation skills, with the ability to drive projects forward and resolve technical challenges.

Preferred Experience

• Wind engineering experience.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., CPEng, RPEN).
• Programming or scripting skills such as Python, MATLAB, C#, VBA, or C++.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks, planning guidelines, and technical requirements.
• An opportunity to work with highly experienced Industry Leaders
• A variety of long-term growth and development opportunities as well as ongoing training, support and guidance
• Employee Assistance Program and Health and well-being initiatives

About RWDI

RWDI is a leading climate and performance engineering firm that has been helping clients tackle complex engineering challenges in the built environment for more than 50 years. With deep technical expertise, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects — enhancing performance, resiliency, and efficiency. Our extensive technical services span every project stage to help maximize performance while minimizing environmental impact. With a team of more than 800 engineers, scientists, and sustainability specialists in more than 30 offices across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, we’re a truly global company. For more information, visit rwdi.com and connect onLinkedIn.