Principal Water Quality Specialist

13 hours ago

AUSQueenslandBrisbane, Australia Montrose Environmental Group Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

We at Epic Environmental treat our people as our biggest asset, we invest in professional development, we understand that a healthy work/life balance is important and that a supportive, collaborate and dynamic culture is key.

Backed by Montrose Environmental, a NYSE listed world leader in environmental solutions, Epic is passionate about delivering innovative solutions for our clients and the planet.

Besides our Epic culture, internal mobility opportunities and direct access to our company's leadership team, we offer a competitive salary and a hybrid work environment.

EPIC Essentials

Epic is currently seeking a talented Principal Water Quality Specialist (marine and freshwater) to join our Brisbane office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a market-facing consultant who is looking to elevate their career to the next level.

As a Principal Water Quality Specialist, you will leverage your industry-leading profile and reputation to complement Epic's established standing in the environmental sector. You will play a pivotal role in attracting and mentoring like-minded professionals, building and developing an industry-leading water services team.

You'll work on high-impact projects across our diverse client base while also having the opportunity to shape the direction of water services within the company.

What you'll bring

  • Tertiary qualifications, from a recognised institution, in an environmental science related discipline, or similar relevant degree

  • Ability to build relationships, manage projects, and contribute to business development activities

  • Strong experience and understanding of marine and aquatic environments including water and sediment quality sampling techniques, data collection and interpretation

  • Experience with the maintenance and deployment of real-time telemetered monitoring equipment

  • Strong understanding of the statutory frameworks, policies and science-based approaches that govern water management
     

Perks

  • Work from home options - we believe there is life beyond work

  • Competitive salary + perks

  • Interesting projects to work on

  • Plenty of cool social events

  • Direct access to our accessible and knowledgeable directors

  • We are a collaborative, knowledge sharing group - everyone helps everyone

  • We believe in trust and autonomy

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