Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Environmental Scientist
Conduct field remediation, assessments, and manage environmental projects in Darwin
Job Highlights
About the Role
A typical day involves delivering fieldwork for ground remediation and contaminated‑land projects, managing site investigations, remediation works, validation sampling and monitoring across the Northern Territory. The incumbent will oversee project performance, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage clients, regulators and stakeholders, and contribute to business‑development efforts while fostering a supportive, knowledge‑sharing team culture. • Conduct fieldwork for ground remediation and contaminated‑land projects, including investigations, remediation works, validation sampling and monitoring across the NT. • Manage environmental projects end‑to‑end, overseeing scope, schedule, budget and coordination with clients and internal teams. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality, client‑focused outcomes and support business‑development initiatives. • Engage with clients, regulators and stakeholders throughout project delivery. • Contribute to a positive team culture and knowledge‑sharing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸ground remediation
- ▸site investigation
- ▸validation sampling
- ▸project management
- ▸client engagement
- ▸team collaboration
What You Bring
In Darwin, the Environmental team is recruiting a Professional to Principal Environmental Scientist or Engineer to support projects for defence, government, mining and energy sectors. The role offers hands‑on experience in impact assessments, contaminated‑land investigations, hydrology, water‑quality monitoring, biodiversity surveys and environmental‑management planning, combining the agility of a small office with the resources of a global consultancy. Candidates should hold a degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline, possess a valid Australian driver’s licence and Australian citizenship, and have experience or strong interest in ground remediation and contaminated‑land assessment. They must be able to work independently, manage competing priorities, communicate technical concepts clearly, and demonstrate a collaborative, proactive attitude with a commitment to quality work. Experience managing full‑cycle environmental projects is desirable. • Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or related field; valid Australian driver’s licence and Australian citizenship. • Experience or strong interest in ground remediation, contaminated‑land assessment, soil and groundwater remediation. • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and thrive in a team‑focused setting. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts clearly. • Collaborative mindset, proactive attitude and commitment to delivering quality work; experience managing environmental projects is desirable.
Requirements
- ▸environmental degree
- ▸driver licence
- ▸ground remediation
- ▸contaminated land
- ▸project management
- ▸communication
Benefits
AECOM offers flexible work arrangements such as alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid options, along with the ability to purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave and swap public holidays. Employees benefit from continuous learning programs, professional development courses, financial study assistance, five days paid study leave and global career opportunities. The inclusive workplace welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides accommodations for disabilities or neurodiverse conditions throughout the hiring process. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the role may close early, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which they operate and is committed to meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples. The company’s global well‑being program and competitive compensation and benefits further support employee growth and success. • Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid options. • Option to purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave and swap public holidays. • Continuous learning opportunities: lunch‑and‑learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, five days paid study leave, global career opportunities. • Inclusive workplace supporting diverse backgrounds, disabilities, neurodiversity and providing accommodations during the hiring process. • Access to industry‑leading technology, global firm resources and competitive compensation and well‑being programs.
Work Environment
Hybrid