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Kathy Wong, Senior Sustainability Consultant based in Hong Kong

What inspired you to work within the engineering industry?   

I was inspired to pursue a career in engineering because I believe it holds the key to building a better future. Despite its long-standing male dominance, I see engineering as a field that thrives on diverse perspectives. In today’s world, I’m confident that innovation and progress must be co-created by both men and women. I’m motivated to be part of this change – contributing my voice, ideas, and the unique strengths women bring to help close the gender gap and drive meaningful impact.

What’s your current role? And what type of roles did you work in previously? 

I’m a senior sustainability consultant based in the Hong Kong office, with a background in mechanical engineering. After completing graduate training, I transitioned from mechanical engineering to sustainability, driven by a desire to make a broader impact. I believe my technical foundation enables me to approach sustainability in the built environment with practical, solutions-oriented insight—helping to bridge engineering principles with sustainable outcomes.

I hope my legacy in the engineering industry will be as a role model who showed that women don’t need to change who they are to succeed.

What are you looking forward to achieving at º£½ÇÊÓƵ?

º£½ÇÊÓƵ stands out as a truly global engineering consultancy, seamlessly integrating international expertise with local implementation. I’m proud to be part of this knowledge network, acting as a bridge to bring innovative global solutions to Hong Kong while sharing our local successes with the wider team. Although sustainability progress is gradual, I aim to contribute meaningfully to its net-zero journey by contextualising global insights for local impact.

What are you most proud of in your career? 
 
I’m most proud of my role in advocating for female empowerment within the engineering industry. As women remain underrepresented in this field, I’ve actively worked to amplify our presence and capabilities. A highlight was receiving the Young Women in ASHRAE EmpowHERment Award at the first ASHRAE Women in Engineering Leadership Symposium – an achievement that reflects my commitment to this cause. Building on this momentum, I’m now co-founding a women’s network in our industry to further support and elevate female professionals locally. 

 
Thinking ahead to the future, what would you like your legacy to be within the engineering industry?

I hope my legacy in the engineering industry will be as a role model who showed that women don’t need to change who they are to succeed. In a traditionally male-dominated field, I want to demonstrate that it’s possible to lead with kindness, empathy, and professionalism – without compromising strength or capability.

My goal is to pioneer a more inclusive culture where women feel empowered to be authentic, and where collaboration, not competition, defines our progress. Though I’m still on this journey, I’m committed to championing a future where diversity is embraced and everyone contributes as allies to a more beautiful, balanced industry.

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Wendy Chin, Senior Structural Engineer based in Hong Kong

What inspired you to work within the engineering industry?

I was inspired by my father to become an engineer. My father is a mechanical engineer in the oil and gas industry. Thus, I grew up in an environment with my father’s offshore work experiences.

On the other hand, I was a frequent traveller as a child, and when I travelled to each city, I had the chance to visit landmark buildings. As a consequence, I was inspired by the construction stories behind iconic buildings and interested in the technical aspects of shaping the skeleton architecture of buildings. This led me to chose to study structural and civil engineering in university.

What’s your current role? And what type of roles did you work in previously?  

My current role is Senior Structural Engineer in º£½ÇÊÓƵ and I have worked in the industry ever since I graduated. I have worked in consultant firms throughout my career.

I have been involved in various types of projects such as building an underground railway station, commercial buildings, office towers, steel pedestrian walkways and some civil projects.

I hope to be a small part of the industry’s trajectory toward solving big problems with both ingenuity and integrity.

What are you looking forward to achieving at º£½ÇÊÓƵ? 

With º£½ÇÊÓƵ, I am looking forward to learning more and contributing more to the industry. Especially in using green materials, adaptive reuse or energy efficient designs to reduce environmental impact. 

What are you most proud of in your career? 

I always feel proud when either myself or my team manage to complete a project, especially when the construction is done and the project becomes open to the public. When I see my work come to life, it becomes a tangible legacy and I feel proud of my chosen career. 
 

Thinking ahead to the future, what would you like your legacy to be within the engineering industry? 

I hope to be a small part of the industry’s trajectory toward solving big problems with both ingenuity and integrity. As engineering shapes humanity’s future, as an engineer, I hope to use my knowledge to act as a tool which can help in breaking down new technology deployment with expertise, make complex engineering concepts accessible to students, professionals, and curious minds worldwide.

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