Environmental Scientist / Engineer

Environmental Scientist / Engineer; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Services Firm in Melbourne seeks an Environmental Scientist/Engineer to support a diverse range of projects. The role is primarily home-office based with periodic fieldwork across regional Australia, including groundwater, soil, and water sampling.

You will analyze and present data, conduct literature and regulatory reviews, and contribute to reports and plans. Travel may be required; VIC-focused regulatory knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters degree in soil science, hydrogeology, geology, environmental science, environmental engineering or other relevant degree.
• Up to 3 years of experience in a relevant environmental role, including groundwater and soil sampling.
• Developing understanding of environmental and resource regulations (VIC preferred).
• Advanced Excel (Power BI and DBMS experience preferred).
• Australian work rights (citizenship or valid visa) required.

Responsibilities

• Management, analysis and presentation of environmental investigation, monitoring and remediation data.
• Desktop data gathering and compilation.
• Background reviews of technical guidance, regulations and case studies.
• Preparation of reports, including monitoring reports, site assessments, work plans, and annual returns.
• Field inspection and monitoring programs for groundwater, surface water, and soil sampling.
• Supervision of subcontractors in the field.
• Project and task management: scope, schedule, budgets.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Oral presentation

Strategic thinking

Independent work

Relationship building

Health & safety awareness

Education

Bachelor or Master in soil science

Hydrogeology

Geology

Environmental science

Environmental engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Location:

Melbourne (Victoria, Au)

Description:

The successful candidate for this position will provide technical support to a diverse range of projects in service areas that include environmental site assessments, remediation, management system development, compliance and sustainability. This will involve work for clients across multiple sectors, including oil and gas, chemical and heavy industry, water resources and others.

The position is primarily a home-office-based position, with periodic fieldwork required. This may involve extended (e.g. two-week trips) to regional areas of Australia. Project work is primarily based in Australia, but there may be opportunities to support projects in the United States and other international locations. The preferred location for this position is Melbourne, Victoria, although other locations will be considered.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Management, analysis and presentation of environmental investigation, monitoring and remediation operations data, including groundwater, surface water, soil, recovery and other types of data
• Desktop data gathering and compilation
• Background reviews of technical guidance, regulations and case studies
• Assistance with reporting and preparation of other written deliverables, including: monitoring reports, environmental site assessments, work plans, health and safety plans, proposals, estimated rehabilitation costing, plan of operations, and annual returns
• Implementation of environmental field inspection and monitoring programs, including groundwater and surface water monitoring and soil sampling
• Supervision of subcontractors in the field (e.g. drilling supervision, excavation supervision)
• Project and task management – planning and implementation of scope, schedule, budgets

Position Requirements:

This opportunity is for an adaptable, self-motivated individual who desires to gain experience and professional growth across a diverse range of projects. Traits required for success in our team include:

• Critical thinking and analytical skills, with an attention to detail
• Effective technical writing and oral presentation skills
• Ability to think strategically and conceptually and translate strategy into practical and tactical plans
• Ability to work independently, whilst seeking support from other practitioners at key points
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with co-workers and internal clients
• Appreciation and conscientious application of health, safety and environment standards.

Qualifications for this role include:

• Bachelor or Masters degree in soil science, hydrogeology, geology, environmental science, environmental engineering or other relevant science/engineering degree.
• Up to 3 years of experience in a relevant environmental role, including training and experience in groundwater and soil sampling.
• A developing understanding of environmental and resource regulations (with a focus on VIC preferred).
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel (experience with Power BI and other database management experience is preferred, but not essential)
• Australian experience and a current ability to work in Australia (citizenship or valid visa) is required
• Current Australian state driving license preferred.