Site Engineer – WtE Project, Malaysia (2-Year Contract)

Ramboll Group A/S; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll Group A/S is seeking a Site Engineer to support Owner’s Engineer services for a Waste to Energy project located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role involves close collaboration with site teams and contractors to ensure safe and timely project execution.

Ideal candidates will exhibit strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and a hands-on approach to site management. A commitment to safety and quality is essential in this dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Practical site execution and contractor coordination.
• Strong communication skills in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and construction document transmittals.
• Coordinate daily with contractors and site stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with quality requirements and schedules.

Skills

Construction workflows

Communication skills

Site problem solving

Job description

Join Ramboll’s Energy Team

As a trusted partner for our clients, Ramboll plays a key role in enabling sustainable change across the global energy sector. Our consulting and engineering services support the development and delivery of low‑carbon and resilient infrastructure. Joining Ramboll means being part of an organisation that strives to make a meaningful difference for our people, clients, and society.

The Opportunity

As our new Site Engineer, you will support Ramboll’s Owner’s Engineer services for a Waste to Energy project in Peninsular Malaysia. You will work closely with the site team, EPC contractor, client representatives, and Ramboll’s discipline specialists to support safe, high quality, and timely construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities. This role is well suited to an engineer who enjoys being on site, solving practical issues, and working with multinational stakeholders and workers in a dynamic construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and track engineering and construction document transmittals.
• Coordinate daily with EPC/EPCC contractors and site stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance with project procedures, quality requirements, and construction schedules.
• Ensure adherence to contractual obligations and project technical requirements.
• Maintain clear communication with client representatives and project partners.
• Support governance processes including design reviews, inspections, testing, and documentation control.

General Responsibilities

• Support daily site project management activities.
• Support construction, installation, testing, and commissioning works.
• Chair and document site coordination meetings.
• Review and verify contractor submissions (ITPs, method statements, drawings, QA/QC records).
• Ensure strict adherence to HSE standards and conduct regular safety walkdowns.
• Coordinate with Ramboll discipline teams for technical clarifications.
• Support multi-disciplinary interfaces across civil, mechanical, electrical, and process workstreams.
• Support commercial and contractual administration, including variations and claims.
• Represent Ramboll professionally in all interactions with clients, authorities, contractors, and partners.
• Able to communicate effectively with multinational stakeholders and workers on site.
• Enjoys site based and construction related work, with willingness to work in a dynamic project environment.

About You

• Practical and hands on approach to engineering and site problem solving.
• Good understanding of site execution, contractor coordination, and construction workflows.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a multicultural site environment.
• Able to work independently while coordinating effectively with the wider project team.
• Motivated to be on site and contribute actively to construction and commissioning progress.

Collaboration and Culture

You will work closely with colleagues across Malaysia and APAC, contributing to a collaborative, solutions‑oriented environment focused on technical excellence and safe project delivery.

KPIs and Success Metrics

• Safety performance
• Quality of site execution and documentation
• Schedule adherence and progress visibility
• Client satisfaction

Travel and Client Engagement

A site‑based role in Malaysia with occasional travel as required by project needs.

ABOUT RAMBOLL

Ramboll is an independent engineering, architecture and consultancy company founded in 1945 in Denmark. Today we are 18,000 experts and present in 35 countries, providing consultancy services within Buildings, Environment & Health, Transport, Energy, Water, Architecture & Landscape and Management Consulting.

Ramboll is internationally recognized as one of the largest and most recognised advisers in resource utilisation of waste – especially energy and resource recovery from residual waste – achieved through a large number of projects worldwide where we have been responsible for overseeing project development, feasibility, design, procurement and implementation of waste-to-energy facilities.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience