Intermediate Professional, Environmental Science at WSP

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Consulting, Field Work, Data Analysis, Site Assessment, Sampling Techniques, Project Planning, Stakeholder Communication, Problem Solving, Time Management, Safety Culture, Teamwork, Innovation, Technical Reporting, Hydrogeological Testing, Environmental Sampling

Industry

Professional Services

Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. The opportunity As we're seeing significant growth in our projects value and pipeline, new opportunities have been created for an Environmental Scientist/ Consultant to join our team based in our Newcastle office. WSP has one of the largest Contaminated Site teams in Australia. Put simply, we have the scale and the reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs. Our great team culture, technical leaders and supportive colleagues allow us to tackle interesting and complex projects for our clients whilst ensuring our team members work on rewarding and technically challenging projects. We put well-being, technical excellence, and innovation at the forefront of everything we do. Some of the projects the NSW team is currently delivering include: * Property transaction due diligence assessments (Stage 1s) * Environmental Site Assessments and Detailed Site Investigations (Stage 2s) * Legacy industrial sites * Transport infrastructure projects including rail, road and ports * Downstream oil and gas sites (Service stations) * Defence projects including delivery of PFAS monitoring and remediation programs What You’ll Do Conduct interesting environmental field works (e.g. drilling, hydrogeological testing, site validation, monitoring) with varied considerations for safety and intricate geology/ hydrogeology * Collect environmental samples of soil, groundwater, soil vapour, ambient air and landfill gas, etc. * Interrogate large datasets, develop conceptual site models and prepare detailed and concise field notes * Assist in the preparation of technical assessments reports and recommendations with the support of senior staff * Develop your contractor management, project planning and stakeholder communication skills * Contribute to a culture of teamwork, innovation, and passion, promoting trust and unity among team members * Uphold a strong safety culture and champion safety initiatives About You You're likely to have 3+ years of environmental consulting experience with a strong field work component, and you're enthusiastic and reliable. You Will Also Bring The Following Skills And Attributes * Some knowledge of contaminants and remediation principles * Ideally an understanding of site assessment, sampling and survey techniques * Be willing to undertake field-work 50-75% of the time * Hold a current Australian Driver’s License * Willingness to embrace new challenges * Problem solving skills and confidence to make decisions in the field * Strong time management Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page. With us, you can. Apply today.

Responsibilities

Conduct environmental fieldwork and collect samples while ensuring safety and compliance. Assist in preparing technical assessment reports and develop project management skills.