Environmental Scientist

DN Geotechnical; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Professional development and mentoring

Additional 10 days of annual leave per

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

D&N Geotechnical is seeking an early-career Environmental Scientist to contribute to environmental assessments, investigations, monitoring and remediation projects across Australia. You will work alongside experienced environmental scientists, engineers and geologists in a multidisciplinary team, gaining exposure to field and office tasks with increasing responsibility.

You will undertake soil and water sampling, assist with contaminated land investigations, coordinate monitoring programs and

Qualifications

• A degree in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years’ relevant professional experience, preferably within environmental consulting, contaminated land, environmental assessment or monitoring.
• Practical fieldwork experience, including environmental sampling and monitoring.
• An understanding of environmental investigation and assessment processes.
• Emerging experience in technical report writing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate project records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to develop skills in Esdat, Gint and Surfer.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Willingness to travel to regional locations for project work when required.
• Previous experience with contaminated land investigations, environmental monitoring, remediation or civil/infrastructure projects will be viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

• Undertake environmental fieldwork and site investigations, including soil, water and other environmental sampling and monitoring.
• Assist with contaminated land investigations and environmental assessments.
• Coordinate and undertake environmental monitoring programs.
• Assist with the interpretation and management of environmental data.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, assessment documentation and project deliverables.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, laboratories and other project stakeholders as required.
• Assist with the coordination of subcontractors and field activities.
• Maintain accurate field records, sampling documentation and project information.
• Contribute to project administration and delivery in accordance with agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Work collaboratively with D&N’s environmental, geotechnical and engineering teams.
• Uphold D&N’s Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental processes.

Skills

Fieldwork

Environmental sampling

Report writing

Communication

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Environmental Science / Earth Science / Environmental Engineering

Tools

Esdat

Gint

Surfer

Microsoft Office

Job description

D&N Geotechnical is a growing national geo-environmental consultancy with established offices in Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane. Our geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists and environmental scientists work across a diverse range of projects throughout Australia.

Our environmental team provide support and advice on assessing and managing risk associated with contamination and environmental hazards across infrastructure, industrial, residential and commercial development projects.

We are continuing to grow our environmental services and are seeking an Environmental Scientist with 1–2 years’ professional experience to join our team.

About the Role

This is an opportunity for an early-career Environmental Scientist to build on their existing consulting experience while developing their technical and project delivery capabilities within a multidisciplinary geotechnical and environmental consultancy.

Working alongside experienced environmental scientists, engineers and geologists, you will contribute to the delivery of environmental assessments and investigations, as well as environmental monitoring and remediation projects.

The role will provide exposure to both field and office-based work, with increasing responsibility as your experience develops.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake environmental fieldwork and site investigations, including soil, water and other environmental sampling and monitoring.
• Assist with contaminated land investigations and environmental assessments.
• Coordinate and undertake environmental monitoring programs.
• Assist with the interpretation and management of environmental data.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, assessment documentation and project deliverables.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, laboratories and other project stakeholders as required.
• Assist with the coordination of subcontractors and field activities.
• Maintain accurate field records, sampling documentation and project information.
• Contribute to project administration and delivery in accordance with agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Work collaboratively with D&N’s environmental, geotechnical and engineering teams.
• Uphold D&N’s Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental processes.

About You

We are looking for an Environmental Scientist who has developed a foundation of practical consulting experience and is keen to continue building their technical skills and professional capability.

• A degree in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years’ relevant professional experience, preferably within environmental consulting, contaminated land, environmental assessment or monitoring.
• Practical fieldwork experience, including environmental sampling and monitoring.
• An understanding of environmental investigation and assessment processes.
• Emerging experience in technical report writing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate project records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to develop skills in industry-specific software such as Esdat, Gint and Surfer.
• Full Australian working rights.
• A willingness to travel to regional locations for project work when required.

Previous experience with contaminated land investigations, environmental monitoring, remediation or civil/infrastructure projects will be viewed favourably.

What We Offer

At D&N Geotechnical, you will work within a collaborative team of experienced geo-environmental professionals delivering projects across Australia.

We are committed to mentorship and professional development, providing opportunities to progressively take on greater responsibility as your experience develops.

You will gain exposure to a diverse range of projects across sectors including:

• Residential and commercial development
• Contaminated land and remediation
• Environmental monitoring and assessment
• Competitive salary packages commensurate with experience
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• A flexible working environment
• Professional development and mentoring
• The opportunity to purchase an additional 10 days of annual leave per year for eligible employees
• Exposure to a diverse range of technically challenging projects
• A collaborative national team environment