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)
