Graduate Environmental Scientist - Environment null

About SMEC Australia

SMEC Australia is a leading global engineering consultancy with a vibrant work environment, offering diverse opportunities to work on impactful projects. With a strong presence in various countries, including Australia, SMEC values innovation, providing employees the chance to contribute to major infrastructure and urban development projects while fostering career growth. 

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Your role

The Environment Team is growing with a wide range of interesting projects and sustainable design. They are a large multidisciplinary company with iconic projects across renewables, environmental studies, dams & hydropower, solar power projects, energy transition and in-land rail.  

SMEC Australia are seeking a Graduate Environmental Scientist with an interest in Contaminated Land to join the Brisbane team.   

Key responsibilities will include;

• Fieldwork including collecting soil, water and ground gas samples from sites across Brisbane
• Conducting contaminated land assessments including data management and reporting
• Project management
• Supporting large multi-disciplinary projects and opportunities
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and key stakeholders

The role will also present opportunities to support their other environment and waste teams, including landfill investigations, hydrogeological assessments, sustainability and environmental planning and assessment.

Training & development

SMEC provides a fulfilling career for those eager to make an impact, emphasizing employee contribution to business growth and a commitment to talent development. The company values internal wisdom, offering comprehensive Learning and Development programs to stimulate personal and career growth.

Benefits

Here are the benefits SMEC Australia offers to their employees.

• Flexible work arrangement to support work/life balance
• Ethical client base
• Opportunity to work alongside and be mentored by industry leaders
• Professional Development Programs from graduates to leaders through a mixture of in-house programs and external courses as well as tertiary education financial assistance
• Dynamic career pathways and opportunities to work on projects nationally and internationally
• Purchased additional annual leave
• Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary)
• Wellbeing benefits

Career progression

At SMEC, they invest in strategies to develop their people and their careers and understand the importance of nurturing talent from within. Their programs include Talent Management and Succession Planning, Graduate Development and Employee Awards.

Work life balance

SMEC understands their employees need to balance their work and personal commitments. The Flexible Working Arrangements procedure includes options to vary work hours, work from home and job share.

Culture & vibe

SMEC prioritizes its people, fostering a diverse and inclusive global environment where over 16,000 employees collaborate to deliver innovative solutions. Committed to equality, they aim to create a workplace where individuals feel trusted, safe, valued, and proud, reflected in achievements like being named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. The organization continuously evaluates ways to enhance flexibility, inclusivity, and respect in the workplace, underscoring its commitment to a high-trust, high-performance culture.

About you

Requirements:

• Tertiary education in Environmental Science
• Early career experience working with contaminated land, PFAS and Hazardous Materials
• Good report writing skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work in a multidisciplinary environment, share knowledge and learn from others
• Demonstrated project and time management skills
• Willingness to work away from home for short periods for field assessments
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with both internal & external clients and stakeholders
• A current Queensland driver’s license and capacity to work outdoors.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• smec.com/the-smec-experience
• smec.com/diversity-inclusion-equality