Senior Environmental Engineer/Scientist - Contamination
Senior Environmental Engineer/Scientist - Contamination
- Flexible and friendly working environment
- Excellent opportunity to become a valued member of SMEC's multidisciplinary team
- Outstanding career prospects
About SMEC
SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.
SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and continues to win industry awards for technical excellence, design innovation and the management of environmental and social risks.
The SMEC Profile:
- It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
- We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
- We have an established network of over 70 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
- We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Geotechnics and Tunnels; Environment; Urban Development; Hydropower and Energy; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services; and Mining, Oil and Gas.
The role
We are currently seeking a talented Senior Environmental Engineer/Scientist to work closely with our other specialists in our Contamination team in Canberra.
You will play a key role in:
- Managing the engineering aspects of ACT's Site Services (Contamination) Team;
- Managing the clients for ACT's Site Services (Contamination) projects and any National Project run from ACT
- Managing, participating in and report on the delivery of contaminated land and water projects, principally within the ACT but possibly including projects elsewhere in Australia or overseas as required;
- Ensuring the Team's compliance with ACT's established protocols and regulations in the validation and compliance stages of SMEC's contamination / remediation projects.
With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.
Suitable applicants will have/be:
- Appropriate engineering degree /higher degree or equivalent from accredited university / college;
- Minimum 8 years of recent practical experience in contaminated land and ground water assessment and remediation including experience with large projects;
- Competent in use of the Microsoft Office suite of software, preferably including skills in the use of spread sheets and an ability to operate databases;
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work within a culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary environment;
- Professional delivery and appearance to ensure SMEC's image is maintained;
- Courteous and business orientated manner when communicating with stakeholders and clients to foster and promote good working relations;
- Co-operative and flexible work style and proven ability to work in a team environment and independently;
- Willingness to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge;
- Logical and innovative approach to problem solving;
- Attention to detail;
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to be a real business driver for this Centre of Excellence.
In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.
How to apply
All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Emilie Huckel, on 02 9925 5555.
To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com.
SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.
Advertised: 05 Aug 2013 Aus. Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Aug 2013 Aus. Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Aug 2013 Aus. Eastern Standard Time
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