Contaminated Lands Scientist - Fieldwork & Reporting

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Professional development

Paid memberships

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Scientist – Contaminated Land to join the Oceans & Environment team in Perth. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career environmental scientist who has some experience in contaminated land, environmental site assessment or a related area and is looking to continue developing their technical and consulting capability.

Working alongside experienced contaminated land professionals, you will contribute to a range of projects involving the

Qualifications

• 4 - 7 years relevant experience.
• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Chemistry or related discipline.
• Experience in contaminated land, environmental consulting, site investigation or related field.
• Experience undertaking environmental fieldwork, site investigations or sampling.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking contaminated land and environmental site investigations.
• Planning and participating in fieldwork, site inspections and sampling programs.
• Collecting, managing, analysing and interpreting environmental data.
• Supporting preliminary and detailed site investigations.
• Contributing to contamination and environmental risk assessments.
• Assisting with remediation and site management projects.
• Preparing clear, accurate technical reports and environmental advice.
• Liaising with laboratories, contractors, clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication

Fieldwork

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Environmental Science

Job description

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Scientist – Contaminated Land to join the Oceans & Environment team in Perth. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career environmental scientist who has some experience in contaminated land, environmental site assessment or a related area and is looking to continue developing their technical and consulting capability.

Working alongside experienced contaminated land professionals, you will contribute to a range of projects involving the