Job Title: Sustainability Engineer – Real Estate & Construction
Industry: Real Estate / Construction / Property Development
Experience: 2–5 Years
Location: Shankarpally
We are looking for a qualified and environmentally conscious Sustainability Engineer to support the planning, design, construction, and operation of sustainable real estate projects. The candidate will be responsible for implementing sustainable building practices, improving energy and water efficiency, monitoring environmental performance, and supporting green building certification and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement sustainability strategies across real estate development and construction projects.
- Support green building certification processes, including IGBC, GRIHA, and LEED.
- Coordinate with architects, structural consultants, MEP teams, project managers, and contractors to integrate sustainable design and construction practices.
- Monitor energy consumption, water usage, waste management, and other environmental performance indicators.
- Recommend energy-efficient systems, water conservation measures, rainwater harvesting, wastewater treatment, and renewable energy solutions.
- Support the implementation of sustainable materials, construction waste reduction, and resource optimization practices.
- Conduct site inspections and sustainability audits to ensure compliance with project requirements and environmental standards.
- Prepare sustainability reports, documentation, checklists, and performance tracking reports.
- Assist in collecting and verifying documentation required for green building certifications.
- Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, project sustainability guidelines, and local authority requirements.
- Coordinate with consultants, vendors,
and internal teams to implement sustainability initiatives within project timelines and budgets.
- Identify opportunities to reduce carbon emissions, operating costs, and environmental impact across projects.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- A postgraduate qualification in Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field will be an added advantage.
- Relevant experience in sustainability, green buildings, environmental management, or construction projects.
- Knowledge of sustainable construction practices, energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste management.
Required Skills
- Understanding of green building rating systems such as IGBC, LEED, or GRIHA.
- Knowledge of environmental compliance, sustainability reporting, and building performance assessment.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and documentation tools.
- Strong analytical, reporting, communication, and coordination skills.
- Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and manage project documentation.
- Attention to detail and a practical approach to implementing sustainability measures on construction sites.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with real estate developers, construction companies, green building consultants, or infrastructure projects.
- IGBC Accredited Qualified, LEED Green Associate/AP, GRIHA-related training, or other relevant sustainability credentials.
- Exposure to energy modelling, water balance calculations, carbon footprint assessment, and construction waste management.
- Familiarity with applicable environmental standards and local regulatory requirements.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to share their updated resumes at
[email protected]
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