Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Environmental Scientist - Relocate to Darwin
Conduct environmental assessments, remediation, and management projects in Darwin.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Conduct fieldwork for ground remediation and contaminated land projects, including investigations, validation sampling, and monitoring across the NT. • Manage environmental project performance, scope, timelines, budgets, and coordinate with clients and internal teams. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver client‑focused outcomes and support business development. • Engage with clients, regulators, and stakeholders throughout project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸fieldwork
- ▸sampling
- ▸monitoring
- ▸project management
- ▸client coordination
- ▸stakeholder engagement
What You Bring
Our Darwin environmental team is hiring Professional to Principal Environmental Scientists and Engineers to support projects in defence, government, mining and energy. The role offers hands‑on experience in impact assessments, contaminated land investigations, hydrology, biodiversity surveys and environmental management planning. You will work in a small office environment while leveraging the resources of a global consultancy. We seek candidates with a degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline, a valid Australian driver’s licence and Australian citizenship for defence clearance. Experience or strong interest in ground remediation, soil and groundwater assessment, and the ability to manage projects independently are essential. Strong written and verbal communication, a collaborative mindset and a proactive attitude are also required. • Hold a degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or related field; valid Australian driver’s licence and citizenship for defence clearance. • Demonstrated experience or strong interest in ground remediation, contaminated land assessment, soil or groundwater remediation. • Ability to work independently, prioritize competing tasks, and communicate technical concepts clearly. • Proactive, collaborative mindset with strong written and verbal communication skills. • Experience managing end‑to‑end environmental projects (desirable).
Requirements
- ▸environmental degree
- ▸driver's licence
- ▸ground remediation
- ▸independent
- ▸communication
- ▸project management
Benefits
Our Darwin office provides a supportive, collaborative environment where knowledge sharing and positive team culture are encouraged. You will have opportunities to grow your skills, contribute to impactful projects and engage with multidisciplinary teams across the Top End. • Flexible work arrangements including hybrid, part‑time, job‑sharing and alternative start/finish times. • Purchase up to 6 weeks of additional annual leave and swap public holidays. • Continuous learning opportunities such as lunch‑and‑learns, professional development courses, paid study leave and global career moves. • Inclusive hiring process with accommodations for disabilities, health, mental health, and neurodiverse conditions.
Work Environment
Hybrid