Senior Consultant - Waste-to-Energy, Bioenergy, and Carbon Capture

Ramboll Group; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy seeks a Senior Consultant in Waste-to-Energy and Bioenergy in Malaysia. In this role, you will contribute to the energy transition and help clients achieve sustainable outcomes. You will conduct feasibility studies, manage projects, and engage with clients while working across a diverse team in the APAC region. Ideal candidates will have engineering backgrounds and experience in relevant sectors. The company offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and impact.

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Experience with Waste-to-Energy, biomass, and bioenergy projects.
• Strong communication skills for client engagement.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Support project development in WtE and bioenergy.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical analyses.
• Act as a thought leader and market researcher.

Skills

Waste-to-Energy

Biomass

Biogas

Bioenergy

Process Engineering

Communication Skills

Consulting Experience

Education

Degree in Process, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Consultant - Waste-to-Energy, Bioenergy, and Carbon Capture

Ramboll is an international consultancy employing approximately 18,000 staff worldwide and is a world leader in providing sustainability solutions to our clients and partners. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. With the support of its owner, the Ramboll Foundation, Ramboll is committed to bridging the gap on sustainability. As people at the heart of sustainable change, we at Ramboll have a big role to play in accelerating sustainable change. Through the solutions we provide and the way we collaborate and innovate as a company and with our key clients and partners.

Job Description

Join Ramboll’s Energy Team

As a “change partner” for our clients, we play a key role in transforming the energy sector worldwide. Our consulting and engineering services are key to enabling sustainable change and taking climate action. When you start with Ramboll, you’ll be joining a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients and society.

The Opportunity

As our new Senior/Lead Consultant in Waste-to-Energy and Bioenergy, you will be part of our team in Malaysia and the wider APAC department of over 25 experts. You will work on projects primarily in Malaysia and the APAC region, and potentially on international assignments. Examples of work include:

• Design review of technical documentation in Owner’s Engineer projects
• Preparation of technical documents for tender specifications
• Technical due diligence, red flag assessments, and feasibility studies
• Engagement in biomass, biogas, and broader bioenergy projects
• Acting as Project Engineer or Deputy Project Manager on Owner’s Engineer projects
• Serving as a technical consultant on feasibility study and due diligence projects

Regional Impact

This role supports Malaysia’s Green Technology Master Plan and the APAC region’s decarbonisation roadmap. You will help shape Ramboll’s presence in Southeast Asia’s energy transition.

Collaboration and Culture

You’ll collaborate with a diverse team across Singapore, India, Denmark, and Australia, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing. We value curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative mindset.

KPIs and Success Metrics

Success in this role will be measured by your contribution to project delivery, client satisfaction, and technical innovation in WtE and bioenergy.

Travel and Client Engagement

The role may involve occasional travel within Southeast Asia for site visits, stakeholder workshops, and client meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of projects related to WtE, bioenergy, biomass, biogas, and carbon capture
• Conduct technical analyses and support project teams in feasibility studies, design, due diligence, and implementationEvaluate and compare technologies, including mass and energy balances, process diagrams, and plant layouts
• Contribute to business development through proposal writing and market research
• Act as a thought leader and support knowledge sharing across the region

About You

The following experience is highly desirable:

• Experience in one or more of the following: Waste-to-Energy, biomass, biogas, and bioenergy (Power Generation / Bioconversion)
• Background in Process, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Experience in consulting, feasibility studies, and due diligence
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with clients, suppliers, and partners
• Excellent spoken and written English; regional language skills are a plus

Ramboll in Asia Pacific

Ramboll has close to 500 experts working across more than 10 offices in Asia Pacific. We are present in Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, India, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea. Our experts are applying their passion to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy and Architecture &, Landscape. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.