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Principal Environmental Scientist / Engineer

 

  • Great Company Culture
  • Opportunity to design role to be either purely environmental consulting focused or include remediation design and contracting projects also.
  • Opportunity to work with internal auditors and support and training provided for applicants looking to become an accredited auditor.

 

The Role

To be considered for this role the ideal candidate will have an environmental science/geology/soils/engineer qualification and you should have at least 10+ years’ experience in the contaminated sites sector, ideally in a consulting organisation.

 

You will be enthusiastic to undertake the following duties:

  • Provide both project management and technical expertise for investigation/remediation project planning and implementation;
  • Planning, implementing and reporting on Preliminary Site Investigations (PSI) and Detailed Site Investigations (DSI);
  • Assessment and remediation of contaminated sites, report writing and field work on a variety of projects.
  • Initiate and contribute to the preparation of project fee proposals and tenders;
  • Soil, vapor and groundwater monitoring;
  • Proposal and technical report writing;
  • Inter and Intra-State travel;
  • Data compilation and interpretation; and
  • Equipment care & maintenance.

 

Skills and Experience

  • Direct experience (10+ years) in contaminated land assessment and/or remediation;
  • Have or working towards CEnvP (Site Contamination) in 1-2 years
  • Capacity to work across range of land and groundwater projects in varied settings (urban renewal, infrastructure, government, defence, resources)
  • Proven experience in report writing is essential;
  • A working knowledge of NEPM 2013, Waste Regulations, and have had exposure to Asbestos & hazardous materials assessments
  • Strong technical background and be passionate about training junior staff;
  • Excellent verbal and written skills;
  • Safety focused; and
  • Have an Australia manual Driver’s license

 

Personal Attributes

  • Team first attitude
  • Open communicator
  • Enthusiastic to undertake all of the duties included in the position summary
  • A knack for process efficiency and creative solutions;
  • Ability to work autonomously and prioritise duties;
  • Highly organised;
  • Can work with autonomy;
  • Demonstrates effective time management; and
  • Friendly and professional.

 

Environmental Consultant

Environmental Consultant

Graduate to 1-2 years’ experience

 

Bullet Points:            Great company culture

Structured and generous access to mentoring

Varied opportunities for skills development

The Company

Environmental Earth Sciences is an independent soil science consultancy, specialising in solutions for the contaminated sites including soil, groundwater and waste. With over 30 years hands on experience we offer our clients complete solutions through our consultancy, contracting property, recycling and research arms.  Providing our people with exceptional opportunities for professional growth and a fun, hardworking team culture, we have a long and proud history of innovation and industry leadership.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic contaminated land consultant anywhere between graduate level up to two years’ experience, to join our fantastic Victorian team located in Footscray.  You will have the opportunity to run your own projects from proposal stage through to field work and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Provide both project management and technical expertise for investigation/remediation project planning and implementation.
  • Initiate and/or contribute to the preparation of project fee proposals and tenders.
  • Office and field work.
  • Planning, implementing and reporting on Preliminary Site Investigations (PSI) and Detailed Site Investigations (DSI).
  • Assessment and remediation of contaminated sites, report writing and field work on a variety of projects.
  • Acid Sulfate Soils investigations, characterisation and remediation.
  • Soil, vapour / ground gas and groundwater monitoring.
  • Proposal and technical report writing.
  • Data compilation and interpretation.
  • Equipment care and maintenance.

Skills and experience

To be considered for this role, the ideal candidate will have:

  • Australian residency.
  • Hold a degree or post graduate qualification in geology, soil science, hydrogeology, environmental science or a related discipline.
  • Have experience in the contaminated sites sector, ideally in a consulting organisation.
  • Have a working knowledge of NEPM 2013, Waste Regulations, and have had exposure to Asbestos and hazardous materials assessments.
  • Attention to detail and be a diligent scientific observer.
  • Proven experience in report writing.
  • Australian Drivers License.

 

Attributes

  • Team first attitude.
  • Open and clear communicator.
  • Enthusiastic to undertake all of the duties included in the position summary.
  • Keen to learn and tackle tough challenges.
  • Ability to work autonomously and prioritise duties.
  • Highly organised.
  • Demonstrates effective time management.
  • Friendly and professional.

If you are interested in working for an innovative scientific company and have a passion for restoring the environment, please click the application button on this page to forward a letter of application and CV.

Please note – Only applicants with relevant qualifications and experience need apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted in relation to their application.