Environmental & Sustainable Design Engineer, ESD

Inviting bright minds Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future, and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world. You will join our Buildings department As our Senior Sustainable Design Strategist / Environmental Engineer , you will be part of Ramboll’s multidisciplinary Buildings team in APAC and play a key role in growing our Environmental & Sustainable Design (ESD) team in Singapore . This role is ideal for someone who combines strong sustainable building design knowledge with a passion for client engagement, business development, and growing active networks in the Singaporean and regional market. You will support and lead a wide range of projects across multiple sectors in Asia, while contributing to the strategic growth of Ramboll’s ESD services in the region. You will also help shape the direction of the ESD team by expanding our client portfolio, developing high-performance building projects, and ensuring the delivery of innovative, practical, and sustainable design solutions for the built environment. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Technical Excellence and Sustainable Design Delivery • Provide technical leadership and oversight for ESD projects, from early concept design through to project completion. • Lead sustainability strategies for high-performance buildings, including passive design, active systems integration, low-carbon design, and climate-responsive solutions. • Provide consultancy for green building certifications, including Green Mark, LEED , WELL, and other relevant regional certification frameworks. • Guide the team in advanced building performance analysis, including energy modelling, thermal comfort studies, daylight analysis, solar studies, and environmental simulations. • Collaborate closely with architects, MEP engineers, civil engineers, landscape consultants, and construction teams to integrate sustainable design principles into projects. • Support the integration of sustainability strategies with MEP systems to deliver practical, efficient, and buildable solutions. We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded sustainability professional with relevant experience in the ESD industry. Educational Background • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in sustainable design, environmental engineering, ESD consultancy, green building certification, or building performance analysis. • Proven track record of supporting or leading projects from concept design through to completion. • Experience in the construction industry and regional projects would be an advantage. Technical Proficiency • Strong understanding of green building systems, passive and active design strategies, low-carbon design, and climate-responsive building design. • Familiarity with building performance and design tools such as Rhino, Grasshopper, SketchUp , and relevant energy or environmental simulation software. • Experience with green building certification frameworks such as Green Mark, LEED , or equivalent systems. • Ability to translate sustainability strategies into practical design recommendations for clients and project teams. • Familiarity with digital tools for coding and scripting, as well as generative AI platforms, will be a plus Commercial and Client Development Skills • Strong interest or proven experience in business development, proposal preparation, networking, and market growth. • Good understanding of the construction and development market. • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Singapore, Malaysia, and the wider Ramboll network. Personal Qualities Proactive, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial. • Strong interest in growing Ramboll’s sustainability presence in Singapore. • Confident in meeting clients and building professional networks. • Passionate about sustainable design, climate resilience, and high-performance buildings. • Able to combine technical knowledge with commercial awareness. • Enjoys mentoring junior team members and contributing to team growth. What we can offer you • The opportunity to play a key role in growing Ramboll’s ESD presence in the region. • Exposure to high-profile sustainable building projects across Singapore and Southeast Asia. • Collaboration with multidisciplinary experts across Ramboll’s global network. • A supportive and empowering culture that values innovation, professional growth, and technical excellence. • The chance to contribute to meaningful projects that create a positive impact on people, communities, and the environment. Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in Asia Pacific Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in Asia Pacific has close to 500 people working across ten offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Architecture & Landscape. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe tha…