Environmental Scientist

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Your impact

When it comes to environmental consulting, we see the world as our greatest resource. That's why clients trust Jacobs to help solve their most complex environmental challenges and opportunities. We partner with government agencies, municipalities, private sector companies and leading environmental organisations to deliver proven industry expertise on new infrastructure, sustainability and environmental initiatives around the globe. With a strong pipeline of work in Eastern Australia & across ANZ, we currently have an exciting opportunity in
S
ydney
for an experienced
Environmental Scientist
to join our team.

As an Environmental Scientist in the Contaminated Land Assessment and Remediation Section, you will primarily contribute to the delivery of field sampling programs, contamination assessment report writing and supporting other members of the Section with business development activities. More specifically, this role will include the following tasks that will be performed with support from other members of the team as appropriate

• Planning and execution of field sampling programs involving sampling of soils, sediments, surface water and groundwater
• Collation, analysis and interpretation of laboratory analytical results and other environmental data, including comparison against defined assessment criteria
• Preparation of contamination assessment reports with support from relevant team members, requiring research and review of technical / scientific documents
• Assist with the preparation of proposal documents and other business development activities
• Collaborating with other Sections to help deliver successful project outcomes for our clients
• Communicate capacity and actively seeks out work from colleagues.

Here's what you'll need

You'll need a tertiary qualification in either Environmental Science/Engineering, Geology or Hydrogeology, but just as important will be your personal attributes. You'll be as committed as we are to improving the world we live in, seizing the environmental challenges that we all face and coming up with solutions that will benefit generations to come.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Geology, Earth Sciences or with extensive years of professional or consultancy experience for an equivalent qualification.
• Work experience in consulting is advantageous, particularly within the field of contaminated land assessment, or having had any prior involvement in preparing technical reports.
• An appreciation of other environmental consultancy disciplines e.g., ecology, hydrogeology, hydrology, soil science, and cultural heritage would be advantageous.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and familiarity with videoconferencing practices.
• Strong attention to detail and an appetite to learn and develop technical skills relevant to contaminated land assessment.

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Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

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