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Graduate Environmental Engineer / Scientist

Graduate Environmental Engineer / Scientist

Wollongong, NSW

What the role is

We’re seeking a motivated Graduate Environmental Engineer / Scientist to join our Wollongong branch. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career, gain hands-on experience across a wide variety of projects and learn directly from industry experts.

You’ll be supported by a collaborative team, working in both the field and office, contributing to projects that make a real impact in infrastructure, environment and community outcomes.

 

What you’ll be doing

No two days will look the same! You’ll get hands-on experience across both the field and office, including:

  • Assisting senior staff on investigations for contaminated sites, groundwater, asbestos, site remediation, acid sulfate soils and waste classification;
  • Visiting a variety of sites from residential, industrial and rural areas to undertake environmental and geo-environmental assessments;
  • Carrying out field investigation works including soil, groundwater, surface water and over-water sediment sampling in connection with site assessments;
  • Organising field investigation works and managing subcontractors;
  • Adhering to relevant Work Health and Safety requirements;
  • Utilising QGIS and other specialised software to analysis projects and determine solutions;
  • Preparing proposals and writing reports for site investigation and inspections.

 

About You

Bachelor Degree in:

  • Engineering – Environmental
  • Sciences – Geology, Environmental, Groundwater

 

Other criteria

  • Australian driver’s licence;
  • General construction induction training card (white card);
  • Enjoy working onsite and in the office;
  • An interest in continued learning and building your career in the geotechnical/environmental / groundwater and earthworks in the civil field.

 

Why Join Us

At Douglas Partners, you’ll be supported to grow and thrive through:

  • Diverse, meaningful project work across sectors;
  • Coaching and mentoring from some of the industry’s top leaders;
  • Further educational support for tuition fees and study leave;
  • Bonuses for industry accreditations;
  • Flexible work arrangements;
  • 5 week’s annual leave after 5 years of service;
  • Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing;
  • Discount offers on your shopping through our Douglas Good Deals platform;
  • Opportunities to work across Australia (we have 19 offices in both regional and metropolitan locations!).

 

Application should include

  • a brief cover letter demonstrating how you would fulfil this role;
  • a resume and any work experience references; and
  • a copy of university transcript.

 

This position is available to Australian citizens or permanent residents.

(Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)

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