Environmental Engineer/Scientist/Hydrogeologist (Contaminated Sites)

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Detail information about job Environmental Engineer/Scientist/Hydrogeologist (Contaminated Sites). Terms and conditions vacancy

• Diverse and technically complex projects to work on
• Opportunities for professional and career development
• Established and inclusive team of professionals, well regarded in industry

We have an opening for a full-time mid-level Environmental Engineer/Scientist/Hydrogeologist within our Contaminated Sites team, based in the Perth office. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for leading, supervising and performing fieldwork duties on site, as well as technical leadership of office-based work. Previous experience in the development of conceptual site models, phase separated hydrocarbons, hydro geochemistry, contaminant hydrogeology and contaminant fate and transport is considered an asset.
 
In the role you will interact with multiple disciplines, working on technically challenging projects.  You will have excellent industry mentoring by working with a WA Accredited Contaminated Sites Auditor and other industry leaders in Risk Assessment, Toxicology and Contaminant Hydrogeology.  This is an opportunity for you to be involved in a diverse range of high profile projects and develop your career within a dynamic and employee-owned professional consulting company.
 
Your responsibilities may involve:

• General field investigations which will include soil and groundwater investigations, monitoring programs and implementation and managing site remediation programs;
• Data management, interpretation and reporting for phased environmental site assessments, contaminant assessments, and remediation;
• Environmental assessments and planning including baseline environmental investigations, due diligence investigations, environmental hazard identification and risk assessment;
• Development of conceptual site models and source, pathway and receptor models;
• Safety leadership in identifying and alleviating/eliminating high priority safety hazards; and
• Training and supervising work of technicians and junior professional staff on site.

You will be qualified with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, Geology or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline. You will have previous fieldwork experience and a good understanding of Australian contaminated sites guidelines and procedures and environmental regulations. It is expected that you will be self-motivated, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and strong analytical and problem solving skills.
 
Our staff benefit from:

• option to own shares in our 100% privately owned company;
• career development opportunities across multiple disciplines;
• work/life balance initiatives such as additional annual leave and birthday leave;
• corporate fitness programs and subsidised gym memberships;
• field staff eligibility for over time;
• global technical networks; and
• strong health and safety culture.

Golder is a highly-specialised employee-owned global firm providing consulting, design, and construction services in the areas of earth, environment, and energy, across multiple industry sectors. We are a community of people of varied skills and backgrounds with the expertise to drive our industry forward working in an environment that offers challenge and reward, where we build lifelong relationships through collaboration and a pursuit of shared success. Our projects span the globe and our passion for technical excellence and innovation enables us to do the best work possible.
 
We care about our people – we operate with integrity and embrace diversity. Our ownership structure affords us the opportunity to invest in our careers and take pride in something we truly own.
 
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this role and all applications received will be considered strictly on merit.
 
Please note: Golder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.