Energy Engineer (Facility Sustainability)

Thales Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Group in Singapore is seeking a Facility Engineer to lead sustainability initiatives and oversee facility operations across our local sites. You will manage building systems, utilities, and infrastructure, drive energy conservation, carbon reduction, and waste management, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

You will coordinate projects, budget, procurement, and contractor management while liaising with internal stakeholders and regulators to deliver reliable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in facilities management or building services.
• Hands-on experience with building systems, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Experience in sustainability or energy management is advantageous.
• CEM certification advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability initiatives to improve environmental performance.
• Manage operation, maintenance, and improvement of building systems.
• Monitor compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate facility improvement and real estate projects.
• Liaise with vendors, regulators, and internal stakeholders to meet objectives.
• Support budgeting, procurement, and project execution.
• Drive energy and resource efficiency initiatives.
• Report on facility performance and sustainability outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Project management

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Building systems knowledge

Contractor management

Electrical systems

HVAC

BMS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

BMS

Energy management software

Job description

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.

The role leads facility engineering activities, contractor management, regulatory compliance, and facility and infrastructure improvement projects in alignment with operational and business objectives. It also drives sustainability and resource efficiency initiatives, including energy conservation, carbon reduction, waste management, and green technologies, to improve environmental performance and support corporate sustainability goals while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sustainability initiatives to improve environmental performance and resource efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for energy conservation, carbon reduction, waste minimization, water efficiency, and sustainable technology adoption.
• Monitor sustainability performance and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, company policies, and management system requirements.
• Manage the operation, maintenance, and improvement of building systems, utilities, and infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Monitor facility performance and implement corrective and preventive actions to address operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Plan and coordinate facility improvement, infrastructure enhancement, workplace, and real estate projects.
• Support project planning, design reviews, budgeting, procurement, execution, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Monitor and analyze energy, water, and utility consumption to identify optimization opportunities.
• Conduct energy assessments and implement conservation and efficiency improvement programs.
• Establish performance benchmarks and KPIs to drive continual improvement.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and service providers to ensure safe, timely, and quality delivery in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, vendors, consultants, and regulatory authorities to achieve facility, project, and sustainability objectives.
• Support budgeting and cost management for facility operations, maintenance, projects, utilities, and sustainability initiatives.
• Report on facility performance, project progress, resource consumption, and sustainability outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement through performance analysis, emerging technologies, industry best practices, and regulatory developments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management in support of departmental and organizational objectives.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in facilities management, building services, engineering operations, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience in building systems, utilities, infrastructure, project management, and contractor management.
• Experience in sustainability, energy management, or environmental programs is advantageous.
• Singapore Certified Energy Manager (Professional CEM) certification is highly advantageous.
• Additional qualifications in sustainability, energy management, environmental management, or related disciplines are beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, HVAC, BMS, building services, and facility maintenance.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project management, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Good understanding of safety, environmental, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and drive change.

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.