Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Environmental Scientist
Environmental scientist delivering remediation, assessments, monitoring & stakeholder work in NT.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Typical duties involve delivering fieldwork for ground remediation and contaminated‑land projects, managing project performance, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to produce client‑focused outcomes. The position also requires regular interaction with clients, regulators and stakeholders to support project delivery and business development, while fostering a collaborative and knowledge‑sharing team culture. • Conduct fieldwork for ground remediation and contaminated land projects, including site investigations, remediation works, validation sampling and monitoring across the NT. • Manage environmental project performance, scopes, timelines and budgets while coordinating with clients and internal teams. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality, client‑focused outcomes. • Engage with clients, regulators and stakeholders to support project delivery and business development. • Contribute to a positive team culture and knowledge‑sharing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸fieldwork
- ▸site investigation
- ▸remediation
- ▸project management
- ▸client coordination
- ▸stakeholder engagement
What You Bring
Based in Darwin, the highly regarded Environmental team is seeking professionals ranging from Environmental Scientists to Principal Engineers to work on Defence, government, mining and energy projects. The role offers hands‑on experience in environmental impact assessment, contaminated land investigations, hydrology and water‑quality monitoring, biodiversity surveys and environmental management planning. Candidates should hold a degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline, a valid Australian driver’s licence and Australian citizenship. Experience or strong interest in ground remediation, soil and groundwater assessment, and the ability to work independently while managing competing priorities are essential. Excellent written and verbal communication, a proactive attitude, curiosity to learn and a collaborative mindset are also required; experience managing full‑cycle environmental projects is desirable. • Hold a degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field, a valid Australian driver’s licence and Australian citizenship. • Demonstrated experience or strong interest in ground remediation, contaminated land assessment, soil and groundwater remediation. • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and communicate technical concepts clearly.
Requirements
- ▸environmental degree
- ▸australian citizenship
- ▸driver's licence
- ▸ground remediation
- ▸contaminated land
- ▸independent
Benefits
AECOM offers flexible work options such as alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid arrangements, as well as up to six weeks of additional leave purchase and public‑holiday swapping. Employees benefit from continuous learning programmes, paid study leave, professional development support and a global well‑being program. The company is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds and providing adjustments during the hiring process as needed. • Flexible work arrangements, up to six weeks of additional leave purchase, public‑holiday swapping, continuous learning opportunities and paid study leave.
Work Environment
Hybrid