Principal Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Land - Brisbane, QLD at Tetra Tech in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

employee ownership

Ownership: Participate in our employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

cenvp

contaminated land

environmental science

hydrogeology

mentoring

business development

Excel at mentoring and inspiring technical teams?
CEnvP (Site Contamination Specialist) accreditation.
Extensive experience in contaminated land assessment, management, and remediation within consulting firms.
Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental engineering, geoscience or hydrogeology.
Australian working rights and driver’s licence required.
Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and repeat work generation.
Mentoring & technical leadership skills.
Proven track record in leading large-scale and complex contaminated land projects.
Established client base in Queensland (developers, infrastructure, energy, defence, mining and government sectors).
Commercially astute, with strong financial, risk, and contract management experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Parental Leave: Paid leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.
Growth Opportunities: Professional development, coaching, and mentorship from our top experts.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options, tailored hours, study breaks, and the ability to buy extra leave.
Access to diverse, high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
Diverse Projects: Work across a wide variety of projects, clients, and sectors.
Recognition: Our reward and recognition program makes sure your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
Travel Discounts: Great deals through our corporate traveller program.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Ongoing support and mentoring from our leaders.
The opportunity to shape and influence a growing, high-performing team.
A flexible and inclusive work environment that supports your professional and personal goals.
Memberships: Professional memberships to help you stay ahead in your field.
Support: Employee assistance program for you and your immediate family.
The opportunity to collaborate with technical specialists across multiple practice areas around Australia.
A supportive, collaborative, and safety-driven workplace culture.
Car Leasing: Take advantage of novated vehicle leasing options.
Clear career pathways for growth in leadership and technical excellence.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$5B

Annual Revenue

The company generates approximately $5 billion in revenue each year.

1966

Year Founded

Established in 1966 in Pasadena, the company has grown globally over the decades.

110,000

Annual Projects

It executes approximately 110,000 projects annually across various sectors.

Top ENR

Industry Rankings

The company is highly ranked in ENR for water treatment, wind power, and hydroelectric plant engineering.

Leveraging a signature science-driven approach, it tackles complex problems in water, environmental restoration and sustainable infrastructure.
It organizes itself into government and commercial/international groups, enabling tailored expertise across public and private sectors.
Its Digital Systems division develops advanced analytics and visualization tools (like FusionMap®), supporting clients in grid reliability and AI infrastructure.
Unusual among engineering firms, it bridges traditional civil projects with cutting-edge digital and AI-enabled infrastructure solutions.

Culture + Values

Service
Value
Excellence
Opportunity
Improving lives around the world by Leading with Science®
Our workforce is diverse and includes leading experts in our fields
Encouraging our associates to explore new technologies, ideas, and business trends

Environment + Sustainability

$1B Credit Facility

Sustainability-linked financial initiative

A $1 billion credit facility tied to greenhouse gas reduction and improving lives metrics.

78% Emissions Reduction

Greenhouse gas reduction from operations

Achieved a 78% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from operations, aligning with carbon negative targets.

100% Solar Energy

Net zero energy target achieved

Achieved net zero energy target via a LEED Platinum certified project with 100% solar energy and energy use intensity ≤ 30 kBtu/sf/year.

36% Emissions Reduction

GHG reduction per employee

Reduced greenhouse gas emissions per employee by 36% for Scope 1 and 2 compared to 2021 baseline.

Carbon negative target with UN Global Compact and SBTi alignment.
Independent verification of science-based targets in line with 1.5 °C Paris goal.
Reporting Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
60% of vendor spend to commit to SBTi by 2027.
24% of business holds ISO 14001 certification for environmental management.
Net zero energy target achieved via LEED Platinum California DGS Natural Resources Headquarters project.
Sustainability-linked $1 billion credit facility tied to GHG reduction and improving lives metrics.

Inclusion & Diversity

20,400 people

STEM program engagement

The company's STEM program has engaged over 20,400 individuals, focusing on promoting participation and inclusivity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

TRIR 0.37 and LWDIR 0.12

Safety performance metrics

The company achieved a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.37 and a Lost Workday Injury Rate (LWDIR) of 0.12 in 2024, representing a 54% and 60% improvement over industry averages, respectively.

Strive for achievement: committed to high performance and delivering on promises
Be open and transparent: foster a culture where people can share openly and say what they mean
Listen to and respect people: value people, listen deeply, and ensure all voices are heard and respected
Pursue curiosity and have a passion for learning: constantly aim to learn and grow through research, feedback, and reflection
Embrace diversity and collaboration: work as one team that embraces diversity and actively invites different perspectives
Indigenous engagement commitments: respect land tenure and property rights; maximize meaningful employment and business opportunities for Indigenous Peoples; engage Indigenous suppliers; provide training and youth/elder opportunities
Women’s representation: supports the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Wiyi Yani U Thangani Report; targeting structural change for First Nations women and girls

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Role

Description

employee ownership

Ownership: Participate in our employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

cenvp

contaminated land

environmental science

hydrogeology

mentoring

business development

Excel at mentoring and inspiring technical teams?
CEnvP (Site Contamination Specialist) accreditation.
Extensive experience in contaminated land assessment, management, and remediation within consulting firms.
Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental engineering, geoscience or hydrogeology.
Australian working rights and driver’s licence required.
Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and repeat work generation.
Mentoring & technical leadership skills.
Proven track record in leading large-scale and complex contaminated land projects.
Established client base in Queensland (developers, infrastructure, energy, defence, mining and government sectors).
Commercially astute, with strong financial, risk, and contract management experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Parental Leave: Paid leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.
Growth Opportunities: Professional development, coaching, and mentorship from our top experts.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options, tailored hours, study breaks, and the ability to buy extra leave.
Access to diverse, high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
Diverse Projects: Work across a wide variety of projects, clients, and sectors.
Recognition: Our reward and recognition program makes sure your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
Travel Discounts: Great deals through our corporate traveller program.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Ongoing support and mentoring from our leaders.
The opportunity to shape and influence a growing, high-performing team.
A flexible and inclusive work environment that supports your professional and personal goals.
Memberships: Professional memberships to help you stay ahead in your field.
Support: Employee assistance program for you and your immediate family.
The opportunity to collaborate with technical specialists across multiple practice areas around Australia.
A supportive, collaborative, and safety-driven workplace culture.
Car Leasing: Take advantage of novated vehicle leasing options.
Clear career pathways for growth in leadership and technical excellence.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$5B

Annual Revenue

The company generates approximately $5 billion in revenue each year.

1966

Year Founded

Established in 1966 in Pasadena, the company has grown globally over the decades.

110,000

Annual Projects

It executes approximately 110,000 projects annually across various sectors.

Top ENR

Industry Rankings

The company is highly ranked in ENR for water treatment, wind power, and hydroelectric plant engineering.

Leveraging a signature science-driven approach, it tackles complex problems in water, environmental restoration and sustainable infrastructure.
It organizes itself into government and commercial/international groups, enabling tailored expertise across public and private sectors.
Its Digital Systems division develops advanced analytics and visualization tools (like FusionMap®), supporting clients in grid reliability and AI infrastructure.
Unusual among engineering firms, it bridges traditional civil projects with cutting-edge digital and AI-enabled infrastructure solutions.

Culture + Values

Service
Value
Excellence
Opportunity
Improving lives around the world by Leading with Science®
Our workforce is diverse and includes leading experts in our fields
Encouraging our associates to explore new technologies, ideas, and business trends

Environment + Sustainability

$1B Credit Facility

Sustainability-linked financial initiative

A $1 billion credit facility tied to greenhouse gas reduction and improving lives metrics.

78% Emissions Reduction

Greenhouse gas reduction from operations

Achieved a 78% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from operations, aligning with carbon negative targets.

100% Solar Energy

Net zero energy target achieved

Achieved net zero energy target via a LEED Platinum certified project with 100% solar energy and energy use intensity ≤ 30 kBtu/sf/year.

36% Emissions Reduction

GHG reduction per employee

Reduced greenhouse gas emissions per employee by 36% for Scope 1 and 2 compared to 2021 baseline.

Carbon negative target with UN Global Compact and SBTi alignment.
Independent verification of science-based targets in line with 1.5 °C Paris goal.
Reporting Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
60% of vendor spend to commit to SBTi by 2027.
24% of business holds ISO 14001 certification for environmental management.
Net zero energy target achieved via LEED Platinum California DGS Natural Resources Headquarters project.
Sustainability-linked $1 billion credit facility tied to GHG reduction and improving lives metrics.

Inclusion & Diversity

20,400 people

STEM program engagement

The company's STEM program has engaged over 20,400 individuals, focusing on promoting participation and inclusivity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

TRIR 0.37 and LWDIR 0.12

Safety performance metrics

The company achieved a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.37 and a Lost Workday Injury Rate (LWDIR) of 0.12 in 2024, representing a 54% and 60% improvement over industry averages, respectively.

Strive for achievement: committed to high performance and delivering on promises
Be open and transparent: foster a culture where people can share openly and say what they mean
Listen to and respect people: value people, listen deeply, and ensure all voices are heard and respected
Pursue curiosity and have a passion for learning: constantly aim to learn and grow through research, feedback, and reflection
Embrace diversity and collaboration: work as one team that embraces diversity and actively invites different perspectives
Indigenous engagement commitments: respect land tenure and property rights; maximize meaningful employment and business opportunities for Indigenous Peoples; engage Indigenous suppliers; provide training and youth/elder opportunities
Women’s representation: supports the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Wiyi Yani U Thangani Report; targeting structural change for First Nations women and girls

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