Environmental Scientist / Engineer

Job Description

 

 

 

Environmental Scientist / Engineer

Ready to build a career in environmental consulting? Do you want to be part of an experienced national Contaminated Land Management team working on a diverse range of complex and challenging projects across Australia?

 

If you have the drive and desire to grow your career with a company that is focused on connecting the best people to the best work, then we want to hear from you.

 

The Opportunity

With ongoing success and growth across Australia, we are thrilled to welcome a motivated Environmental Engineer/Scientist to join our Sydney-based contaminated land management team. In this role, you will undertake and manage fieldwork preparation for contaminated land projects. You will also prepare proposals/tenders and reports, provide guidance on moderately complex projects, and develop scopes for both field and office tasks. Working under minimal supervision from your Manager or Project Manager, you will follow established guidelines and protocols for all fieldwork assignments. This role offers the opportunity to use and expand your technical skills across diverse Contaminated Land Management (CLM) projects for a range of sectors including private and government clients.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Scoping projects, assist with the development of proposals, and preparing for fieldwork.
• Executing on-ground fieldwork at contaminated sites and supporting geotechnical investigations, including soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater sampling, as well as supervising contractors.
• Adhering to and promoting our safety values, systems, and procedures in all activities.
• Evaluating and interpreting field and analytical data and preparing detailed scientific and technical reports.
• Collaborating with a broad team to solve complex environmental and ground risk challenges while providing guidance and supervision to entry-level professionals as needed.

 

About you

We are seeking talented and curious scientists/engineers who want to advance their career with a global environmental consultancy. You will bring:

• A degree in environmental science, geology, environmental engineering (or similar).
• Minimum of 1-3 years of related professional consulting experience in Contaminated Land investigations and management.
• A passion for field-based project work including soil and groundwater sampling, contractor supervision, drilling, , contractor supervision and safety management.
• An ability to undertake soil and rock logging in site investigation projects.
• Effective written and spoken communication skills and the aptitude to confidently liaise with project teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Safety leadership in the field and commitment to adopting behavioural based safety programs.
• A full driver’s license
• Ability and willingness to travel (Local and Interstate) for exciting projects if required.
• The drive and commitment to succeed and to be a strong contributor to the growth and success of Kleinfelder in Australia.

 

Who is Kleinfelder?

Kleinfelder Australia is an environmental and geotechnical consulting firm providing professional and technical services for land contamination and remediation, geotechnical services, environmental planning and approvals, ecology, heritage services, land rehabilitation, bushfire planning and design.

 

Kleinfelder Australia, as part of the global Kleinfelder Group, an environmental, engineering and science-based consulting firm, can utilise the experience of over 3,200 employees globally. With almost 100 staff operating across Australia, we deliver our projects with local and international experience across multiple disciplinary lines.

 

What Kleinfelder can offer

We are a team of collaborative, supportive, and passionate environmental professionals who prioritise work-life balance with flexible working options (including hybrid). We promote and support this so our team members can succeed in their careers whilst also having time to achieve their personal goals and interests.

 

Kleinfelder offers many benefits to ensure you are rewarded and respected for the part you play in the success of the business. These include but are not limited to:

• Highly competitive salary packages and benefits,
• Company Paid Parental Leave,
• Purchase an extra two weeks of annual leave per year,
• Australia day/public holiday swap,
• Reward and recognition programs including bonuses,
• Paid overtime, (as per the Kleinfelder Overtime Policy),
• Health and wellness initiatives (e.g., Employee Assistance Program, flu shots etc.),
• Professional career and technical development programs incl.: Graduate, Leadership, Project Management, and formal mentoring program, study assistance.
• Opportunities to participate in Corporate Social Responsibilities (volunteering, charity, community support, RAP Committee),
• Professional membership support,
• Professional, friendly, and supportive team environment and culture.

 

Kleinfelder prides itself with being an equal opportunity employer where we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to be part of our organisation and apply.

 

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, and require any further information, please email our HR team: [email protected]. Please apply by 3 July 2026.

 

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will commence with eligible candidates. Note: This role may be filled prior to the closing date.

To be eligible for this position you must have full unrestricted legal work rights to work in Australia.

 

Kleinfelder will be managing this process and applications from third party recruiters will not be accepted.