What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Environmental Soil Scientist – Contaminated Land, Brisbane, QLD position at Tetra Tech Careers?
- Apply your soil science expertise across diverse and meaningful projects
- Work alongside industry-leading specialists and Principals
- Tetra Tech Coffey: Level 5/120 Edward St, Brisbane
At Tetra Tech Coffey, we're passionate about helping our clients make informed decisions about land and the environment. As part of our multidisciplinary environmental team, you'll contribute specialist soil science advice across projects spanning Defence, Infrastructure, Mining, Property, Renewables and Government.
Working alongside environmental scientists, ecologists, engineers and hydrogeologists, you'll play an important role in understanding soil constraints, land capability, and sustainable land management to support major projects throughout Queensland.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Soil Scientist who enjoys combining field investigations with technical analysis and practical problem solving.
You'll undertake and lead soil investigations, interpret soil data and provide specialist advice that supports land development and rehabilitation projects.
Working closely with experienced Principals and technical specialists, you'll continue developing your expertise while contributing to a wide variety of projects.
What You'll Do
- Plan and undertake soil surveys and field investigations.
- Describe, classify and map soils in accordance with recognised standards.
- Collect and interpret soil samples and laboratory data.
- Assess land capability, contamination, soil constraints, and remediation requirements.
- Prepare high-quality technical reports, proposals and client deliverables.
- Provide practical soil management recommendations to support project development.
- Work collaboratively with environmental scientists, ecologists, geotechnical engineers and hydrogeologists on multidisciplinary projects.
- Develop trusted relationships with clients and regulators.
- Manage and mentor junior team members.
- Contribute to business development and proposal preparation.
About You
We're looking for a passionate Soil Scientist with approximately 8 years' experience within environmental or natural resource consulting.
You'll bring:
- A degree in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Agricultural Science, Natural Resource Management or a related discipline.
- Experience undertaking soil surveys, land capability assessments and soil investigations.
- Strong knowledge of Australian soil classification systems and soil assessment methodologies.
- Experience interpreting laboratory results and preparing technical reports.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in working across multidisciplinary projects.
Why Join Tetra Tech Coffey?
At Tetra Tech Coffey, you'll work with some of Australia's most respected environmental specialists on projects that create lasting benefits for communities and the environment.
We offer:
- A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Ongoing technical mentoring from recognised industry experts.
- Diverse and technically interesting projects across Australia.
- Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A collaborative, supportive and safety-focused culture.
- Flexible working arrangements that help you balance work and life.
About us
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.
With over 30,000 Tetra Tech colleagues across 550 offices globally, we deliver projects that improve lives through science, technology, and innovation.
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.