Early-Career Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Site Assessment & Remediation - Geelong, VIC

Job Description

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• Build your career with a growing, global organization
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• Lots of learning and development opportunities!
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• Geelong, Victoria
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Are you ready to take your career in environmental consulting to the next step?

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At Tetra Tech Coffey we offer you the opportunity to develop and apply your passion for sustainable environmental solutions to impactful projects across diverse sectors.

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Joining our Site Assessment and Remediation group means you'll work alongside our team of leading environmental scientists, engineers, hydrogeologists, risk assessors, and environmental auditors who are dedicated to helping you grow and succeed. You'll gain hands‐on experience in assessing and remediating contaminated land, while also developing essential skills in client engagement, proposal development, and project management.

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This is your chance to grow and thrive in a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in environmental solutions.

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About The Role

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Focused on the assessment and remediation of contaminated sites, our projects span various scales, locations, and industries. You'll collaborate with a diverse array of clients in the infrastructure, PFAS, petroleum or industrial chemical space.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Conduct fieldwork for a variety of contaminated site investigations, including soil and groundwater sampling, while supervising the operation of heavy plant and drilling equipment.
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• Observe, guide, and document site remediation activities to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
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• Manage, interpret, and ensure the quality of data through rigorous quality assurance and quality control processes.
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• Assist in writing client proposals, project correspondence, and technical reports to communicate findings and recommendations effectively.
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About You

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You will ideally have these qualifications and attributes:

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• A degree in and passion for Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology or other related disciplines.
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• A minimum of 2 years field work experience.
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
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• Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative team‐based attitude.
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• Experience with data management (Esdat) plus proficiency with Excel formulas.
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• A genuine enthusiasm for producing high‐quality work that delivers practical solutions for our clients.
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• Attention to detail and a proactive safety‐first mentality to care for yourself, your team, and those working around us.
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• Willingness to undertake remote fieldwork across Australia.
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• Permanent residency in Australia.
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• An Australian driver's license.
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What We Offer

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• Work‐Life balance: We help you create space for other important aspects of your life with flexible work arrangements, study breaks, and leave purchase plans, allowing you to enjoy up to 8 weeks of annual leave per year!
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• Diverse project opportunities: Work on a wide range of projects across various clients and sectors, keeping your experience fresh and engaging.
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• Professional growth: Access ongoing development opportunities, including coaching from our approachable technical experts and support for professional memberships.
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• Recognition & reward: Be part of our reward and recognition program that celebrates your contributions and achievements.
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• Employee ownership: Participate in our employee stock purchase plan and share in the company's success.
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• Paid parental leave: Enjoy paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.
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• Wellbeing support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available to all staff and their immediate families.
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Your application

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Please include a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and passion for environmental consulting with a current resume.

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About Us

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Tetra Tech Coffey provides high‐end environmental, geotechnical, digital, and engineering design consulting services in Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea. Every day, our people come together to solve complex challenges for our clients.

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With over 30,000 Tetra Tech colleagues across 550 offices globally, we deliver projects that improve lives through science, technology, and innovation.

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Our commitment to creating lasting, measurable value is reflected in our global 1 Billion People Challenge, which tracks how our 100,000+ annual projects benefit people and communities around the world.