Environmental Engineer / Scientist – Audit Assistant (Contaminated Land & Environmental)

Geosyntec Consultants • Sydney • 2w ago

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Environmental Engineer / Scientist with contaminated land audit experience, or wanting to have audit experience, or aspiring to become an Accredited Contaminated Site Auditor. Geosyntec has a great opportunity for you in our Sydney Australia office as a member of our Audit Team.

In this role you will be working in one of the leading audit practices in NSW (or other states) under the guidance of four experienced NSW EPA accredited Site Auditors. In addition to supporting complex, high-profile audits across a range of sectors, you will also have the opportunity to contribute and participate in a broad range of contaminated site assessments and innovative remediation solutions, expanding the breadth of your experience in this industry.

Specialised skills such as risk assessment, vapour intrusion/hazardous ground gas, hydrogeology, soil science, etc. will be highly regarded. If you don’t have an area of specialisation, we have many senior mentors to help you achieve your aspiring career ambition. Work flexibility is available for our Audit team members to fit personal schedule.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assisting Site Auditors with contaminated land audit projects under the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 including:
- Review of environmental reports;
- Preparation of audit advice;
- Preparation of site audit reports;
- Conducting site inspections; and
- Participation in client meetings.
Assisting Lead Auditors or conducting compliance audit projects, such as to meet state significant development/infrastructure projects including:
- Review of construction and operational environmental management plans
- Conducting field and desktop compliance audits
- Preparation of audit program and reports
Proposal and tender preparation;
Project management, including planning, budgeting, financial management, scheduling, quality reviews, and Client communication; and
Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other stakeholders.
Being a member of the Audit team does not mean that you can only do Audit work. If you are interested in managing or directing contaminated land projects, our environmental assessment team has many interesting assessment and remediation projects you can be involved in.

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals, technical experts and Site Auditors who will help integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture as you advance to this next stage of your career. Based on your current level of experience, you may be asked to take on task-level or project management responsibilities, along with business development, and staff management and mentoring tasks.

Geosyntec provides professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful, well-rounded consultants. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills.

Other benefits include:

Brand new office space with easy access to public transport
Training with 4 contaminated land auditors to allow you to progress in industry, as well as to potentially become an accredited site auditor
Hybrid work model & work flexibility
Bonus pool
Participation at global training sessions
Social activities
Membership to industry associations

Education and Licensure

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, geology, environmental science or a related field. (required)
Postgraduate qualifications. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

At least 5 years of environmental consulting experience in contaminated land in Australia; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
Knowledge of NSW and National contaminated land guidance and regulations. (required)
Demonstrated success in the development and management of client relationships. (preferred)
Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (preferred)
Experience in contaminated land auditing. (preferred)
Experience in human health and ecological risk assessment, hydrogeology, vapour intrusion/hazardous ground gas. (preferred)
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. (required)
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and travelling to client sites as needed. (required)
Valid NSW driver’s licence and satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
Ability to work for any Australian employer. (required)

Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest people in their fields. We look for exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, plus the passion for excellence and quality.

Geosyntec is a great place to build a career. If you're looking for an exciting place to work, a place with challenging and rewarding projects, and a place that has been nationally recognised for its employees' quality of life, technical expertise, and business success, then Geosyntec may be the place for you. You can learn more about careers and employment at Geosyntec by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/

Geosyntec offers excellent compensation packages commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive employee benefits package, as well as flexible working arrangements.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Geosyntec will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies

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